Races this Week: January 5-11, 2026
After a solid first week of racing in 2026, this week is pretty quiet across the area. There are still some fun options to check out however!…
2026 Race Series Preview: Willamette Valley Road Runners
The Willamette Valley Road Runners are a long-standing, community-focused running club based in the Salem area. They host a variety of…
Easy Rider: The Saucony Ride 19
The Saucony Ride 18 quietly became one of my most-worn shoes in the first half of 2025. I wasn’t blown away at first — which honestly tracks,…
25 Years of Running the Helvetia Half
The Helvetia Half Marathon (5k & 10k) is coming up soon, on June 13th – the 25th anniversary of this race! Like the Hippie Chick…
Where Art Meets Craft: Racing as a Masterpiece in Motion
After an injury-plagued freshman year at an East Coast Division I school, I made the decision to continue playing baseball at a small NCAA…
The Best Running Shoes of 2025
Before diving in, I want to preface this list with some perspective: every runner is different. I’m a 41-year-old, 195-pound runner, which…
January 2026 Races in Oregon & SW Washington
Check out our list of January 2026 events. Get registered to race! Race Name Date Location Distances Registration Link First Run 10K/5K Jan 1,…
Treat Your Feet: ROLL Recovery Solace Slides
After logging more miles (1200+) in 2025 than I have in the past seven years—plus over 2,500 miles on the bike—my feet and legs had every…
2026 Race Series Preview: Why Racing Events
Have you ever asked yourself why you run? Maybe you still need to try out one of Why Racing Events many running and triathlon events…
Mayu Be Warm in PAKA’s new Mayu Collection
It’s jacket weather right now—and here in the Pacific Northwest, that’s true for roughly eight or nine months of the year. From run-ready…