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Race Preview: 2019 Sean’s Run for ARROAutism 5K/10K (Cascade Locks)

August 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

Sean’s Run is a fundraiser for Autism Research and Resources of Oregon and has been a summer staple since 2007. This fun community event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities to participate in a 10k, 5k or children’s fun run. The race is [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Huckleberry Half/10k/5k (Welches)

August 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

There’s no shortage of beautiful races in the Pacific Northwest, but if you’ve never done the Huckleberry Half, you should add it to your list of race experiences. The website claims this race is “the most beautiful course in Oregon,” [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Timberjack 100K/30K (Bend)

August 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

Most anyone who runs trails knows that Bend is a Mecca, of sorts, when it comes to primo places to run and race. Out toward Mt Bachelor, and throughout the Cascade Lakes area, there are miles and miles of trails to lose yourself in, including some [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Millersburg Celebration Half & 5k

August 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

Though I only live about 30 minutes or so from Millersburg, I didn’t even know where it was located until this week. For some reason, Millersburg has a “middle-of-nowhere” sounding name, yet it’s actually a small community [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Oregon Brewery Running Series event at Ordnance Brewing (Boardman)

August 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

One thing that I love about the Oregon Brewery Running Series this year is their expansion to locations in Oregon and Washington. Boardman Brewing has actually hosted one of their events before, but at their taphouse in Wilsonville instead of their [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Gorgeous Wine Country Relay

August 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

Anyone who’s ever done a Gorgeous Race Series event knows they are in for a memorable event. These races, especially the relays, are fun, well organized, and as the series title would suggest, gorgeous!! The 2019 Gorgeous Wine Country Relay did [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Columbia River Triathlon & Multi-Sport Festival (Vancouver)

August 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

The beauty of the Pacific Northwest is never more evident than in multi-sport events like the 2019 Columbia River Triathlon & Endurance Sports Festival. You’ll have views from many mountains, (such as Mt. Hood and Mt. St. Helens) and a course [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Kids Obstacle Challenge (Sherwood)

August 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

Overcoming a challenge is an amazing boost no matter what your age is. Which makes it great that Kids Obstacle Challenge is a chance for kids ages 5 to 16 to be brave and work through 15 different obstacles on their way to finish line glory, and an [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Sip and Slur 5k (Roseburg)

August 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

Are you in the Roseburg area? Mark your calendars for August 24th for this family friendly twilight fun run. 2019 marks the 2nd year for Sip and Slur. This fun run will tour participants through Roseburg making check point stops at local breweries [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: Cola-Flavored Tailwind Nutrition

August 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

When I was training for my first marathon in 2006, there weren’t a lot of electrolyte choices. Over the years, I’ve watched the stores and races offer more and more options, and now it’s gotten a bit overwhelming. Where do you begin? [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Oregon Summer Quarter Marathon

August 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

July is the month for Uberthons’ big summer event in Vernonia/Banks, where it staged its very first full marathon several years ago. As in recent years, this was a big event with distance options of full, half, and quarter marathon. The half [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #31: August 6

August 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Tillamook Bay Run 5K/10K

August 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Tillamook Bay Run is coming up quick on Saturday, August 17th! It’s a beautiful course with views of the ocean and the bay; the website describes it as: The Tillamook Bay Run is a scenic trail run down the Bay Ocean Spit, down the bay, [read more...]

Run Oregon Road Trip: Staying and Playing on a #MorroBaycation

August 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon loves running – that’s no surprise. But we also love exploring new places and finding new places to run, stay, eat, and experience. Matt wrote about his runcation planning to Morro Bay, California, as well as a recap of his [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Gnar Gnar (Mt. Hood Skibowl)

August 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you haven’t heard of Go Beyond Racing, click on that link immediately, find a race distance that appeals, sign up, and enjoy one of the best trail running experiences to-date. If you already have some of their races under your belt, you [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Trailhead Adventure Shorts from Coalatree

August 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

With a name like Trailhead Adventure Shorts, you know you have an apparel item this is perfect for the outdoors. And though Coalatree is based out of my previous hometown of Salt Lake City, these shorts are ideal for the Pacific Northwest outdoor [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Oregon Brewery Running Series event at Victor-23 Brewing (Vancouver, WA)

August 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

One thing that I love about the Oregon Brewery Running Series this year is their expansion to new breweries in the region. While there are plenty of breweries who have been a host for years now, OBS has ran, or is running, in Cannon Beach, [read more...]

Kegs & Legs Beer of the Week: Da Shootz! by Deschutes Brewery

August 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

I love beer. After now having visited over 510 different breweries, it’s fair to say I have sampled a lot of beer (follow me on Untappd). From post-race pints and run club meeting locations, to beer miles and relays, running and the kegged [read more...]

Labor Day weekend is coming up – a Road Trip for the Sunriver Half is in order

August 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

Labor Day weekend is turning into the Rasmussen family annual trip to enjoy the final fleeting moments of summer in the High Desert at the Sunriver Resort and participating in the Sunriver Half Marathon (10k & 5k) for a Cause. Last year, my 5th [read more...]

Race Preview & DISCOUNT: 2019 Spirit of Oregon Half Marathon and High Street Hustle 5k and 10k (Salem)

August 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

Spirit of Oregon Half Marathon and The High Street Hustle 5k and 10k have joined forces for a single event – this October. It’s going to be something worth coming out to experience yourself, starting AND ending at Salem’s capital [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Blueberry Muffins (guilt free)

August 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

Blueberries are in season and I love them. I also love muffins for breakfast and that can be my downfall. My recipe (slightly different from the norm) is something I’ve come up with so I can eat a muffin with fresh blueberries every summer [read more...]

Run Oregon is kickin’ it in the Altra Supalante

August 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

I don’t generally wear zero-drop shoes to run. I tried a pair about 6 years ago form a random, now-defunct, shoe company. I think the shoes were actually made well, but running in them really gave me bad foot and achilles pain. Ever since then [read more...]

Run Oregon Road Trip: Running and Refueling on a #MorroBaycation

August 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon loves running – that’s no surprise. But we also love exploring new places and finding new places to run, stay, eat, and experience. Matt wrote about his runcation planning to Morro Bay, California, as well as a recap of his [read more...]

Race Preview: It’s a Grape Run! (Milton-Freewater)

August 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

Have plans August 17th? If not, you should take a road trip to Eastern Oregon and join other folks who live around Milton-Freewater and participate in the Rotary club’s annual It’s a Grape Run 5K. Supporting local children and the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Roses on the River (Portland)

August 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

The second annual Roses on the River 5k run takes place this year on Saturday, August 17th at Waterfront Park in downtown Portland. The race celebrates and teams up with the Portland Thorns FC women’s soccer team, and all participants of the [read more...]

Check out the Sertig Longsleeve – a sun protection top from MAMMUT

August 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’m sure it’s something we all realize when the warm weather hits – we need to stay protected from the sun. As runners, we are mostly hitting the streets and trails outside, and Oregon is about as beautiful a place in the country [read more...]