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Race Preview: 2019 Superhero 5K (Tigard)

June 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

Did you walk out of “Avengers: Endgame” thinking, That superhero stuff looks pretty cool; I’d like to be one? Well, short of finding some source of gamma radiation to expose yourself to (and hope to survive), or taking a massive [read more...]

Night Running for a Cause at the 2019 Sam Day 5k (PDX)

June 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

On June 29th, the 2nd annual 2019 Sam Day 5k will be held at Sunset High School in Cedar Mill at 8pm. The 5k will take place on the paved neighborhood streets and paths and there is also a kid’s 1k run which begins at 730pm. Sam Day battled bone [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Oregon Spring 5K (and more)

June 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

I always like to kick off Memorial Day weekend with Uberthons’ Oregon Spring race. In past years, however, it’s been a challenging race for me to participate in because the law school graduation ceremony has been on the same morning. [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Twilight Half Marathon, 5K & 10K (Vancouver)

June 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

On race day, my alarm typically goes off earlier than it does on a work day. But not on Saturday, June 29th. That’s the day I’ll be lining up at the start line for the Twilight 5K at a completely relaxing 6:30pm. The Twilight Half Marathon, 5K, [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Tillamook Milk Run 10k/5k/2-mile

June 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

As a parent of young children, it’s always nice when races come complete with other events. The 2019 Tillamook Milk Run is on the same day as the Dairy Parade and Rodeo, offering a fun day for the whole family – runners or not There are [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Osmo Nutrition hydration fuels

June 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s usually around this time of year that I realize that my hydration is lacking. I think about water and fuel consumption when the weather is warmer, and less so when we are getting bombarded with rain the rest of the year. I know [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Pioneer Dam Run (Brownsville)

June 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Pioneer Dam Run 5k and 10k in Brownsville, OR takes place each year on the Sunday of the third weekend in June, which this year is June 23. The race starts in front of the Linn County Historical Museum. The 5k and 10k start together at 8am, and [read more...]

Recap: 2019 Willamette Valley Marathon (Half) Salem

June 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

May 19th, 2019 was a beautiful Oregon morning. I had decided to run the Willamette Valley Half Marathon a few weeks before and was excited to run on a course so close to home. I live a mere 20 minutes away and it’s always nice to not have a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Aquafina Butte to Butte 10k / 5k (Eugene)

June 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

As many Run Oregon Blog readers know, I am probably the blogger that heads down to Eugene the most of any bloggers. I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to have participated in quite a few Eugene area races I have never raced in the [read more...]

Stay protected with the BlackStrap UV Daily Sleeve Set and Daily Tube Sun Mask

June 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

BlackStrap (BS) is a company out of Bend that is focused on quality and innovation to help fuel outdoor adventures. They take the motto “made in the USA” very seriously and insist on every step of their process (from raw textiles to shipping) be [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Oregon Brewery Running Series event at Crux Fermentation Project (Bend)

June 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

The summer version of the Oregon Brewery Running Series is expanding outside of the PDX area and is moving into some other great beer and running areas. Coming up on June 29, 2019 they are heading to Bend for their event at Crux Fermentation [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #22: June 4

June 4, 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 Recap: 2019 Up The Lazy River 10K (West Linn)

June 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

I am completely biased when it comes to events put on by Oregon Road Runners Club (ORRC). I joined the board last year and am in charge of their social media including Facebook and Instagram. But there is a reason that I, and everyone on the board, [read more...]

A rush of energy with Under Armour’s new RUSH line

June 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

Under Armour has seemingly been on the cutting edge of apparel construction over the past few years. One such venture has been a recently reviewed performance sleepwear line – designed to encourage better rest and recovery. Now, they are again [read more...]

Don’t miss the 10th Anniversary of the Fueled by Fine Wine Half Marathon (Dundee)

June 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Fueled by Fine Wine Half Marathon has become one of those races that people are putting on their bucket lists. It combines a unique race course through local area vineyards with a nice after party of wine drinking deliciousness. And this year it [read more...]

Race Preview: 5 on the 4th ; 5K Run and Walk (Wilsonville)

June 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

Oregon Road Runners Club is hosting their annual “5 on the 4th” 5K on July 4th at the Mentor Graphics campus in Wilsonville, Or. This well-attended evenyboasts a course that is USATF-certified! Every participant in this chip-timed race [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Rose City Mile (Portland)

June 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Rose City Mile is a chance to discover, in the words of the race leaders, “What is your sub-4?” There are a small number of runners who can actually complete a mile race in less than 4 minutes. For all the rest of us, we have different goals [read more...]

Running socks review: Injinji Liner + Runner Mini-Crew

June 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

Joe: Several years ago, I went through a period when I was getting consistent blisters and hot spots on my toes. That’s when I first ventured into the world of toe socks. I tried a few different brands with success and they were very consistent in [read more...]

Ask Miles Anything: Losing stink and keeping friends

June 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

Meet Miles! This cute little guy is the new mascot for Foot Traffic, one of the most well-respected running stores in Portland and SW PDX. Each month we will be doing an AMA with Miles (stay tuned to our Instagram) and posting his responses [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Old Cascadia 100M / 50M / 20M (Willamette National Forest)

June 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

Our friends at Alpine Running have an incredible lineup of races and Old Cascadia burst on the scene last year with 100M, 50M, and 20M distances; we’re glad to see it back again for 2019! It’s moved up a few months on the calendar and if [read more...]

The new Cambodia Collection graphic series from Janji – amazing all around

June 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

We have been reviewing and writing about Janji items for a few years now. We just love their unique take on the running world – that it’s a global connector and their items should express that. Their items are globally-inspired from the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Strawberry Fields Forever Ultra and 10k (North Bonneville, WA)

June 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you know your Beatles music, you know the lyrics to this song. Interestingly, one of the best lines (in my opinion) is in the first verse. John Lennon writes “Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see…” In the world [read more...]

Set your alarms for August 1, 2019 at 8am as registration for the Silver Falls Marathon events (with a new 5k) opens!

June 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

One of the first ever running events I ever participated in was the Silver Falls Half Marathon. At that point, it was essentially solely a 13.1 that had a loyal, and growing, participatory group. Fast forward to 2019 and this November will showcase [read more...]

Running on the solstice: 2019 Summer Solstice Shuffle (Redmond) & Salem Summer Solstice

June 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

One of my favorite events of the summer is the Salem Summer Solstice 10k / 5k held in the evening on the longest day of each year. The event seems to get bigger every year and Minto Brown Island Park, a large area itself, seems to become smaller [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Twilight Run at Dawn (Tigard)

June 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

On Saturday, June 22nd, 2019 the 10th Annual Twilight Run 5k will take place in the scenic Cook Park, in Tigard. Being that this is the 10th year, the event will now take place as a morning run, instead of evening, like it has been in the past. They [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 ORRC Summer Solstice 5k at the Zoo (Portland)

May 31, 2019 // 0 Comments

One of my favorite parts of participating in organized races is running in new and unique locations. While I have been to the Oregon Zoo many times, the course for the Summer Solstice 5k at the Zoo will take participants through some areas that are [read more...]