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Mid Valley Small Race Previews: 2019 Victor Point Run for the Hills 5k/10k/15k & 2019 BLT Cheadle Lake 5k/10k

April 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s time to run for the hills! The 4th annual 2019 Victory Point Run for the Hills is a fun opportunity to race as well as a great community event that benefits the Victor Point School in Silverton. The race will be held on Saturday May 4th and [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Farm Fresh Clothing Co.

April 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

I have a friend who manufactures quality clothing, and we were recently talking about how “fast fashion” has taken over the retail industry and how people are constantly looking to get the best bang for their buck by buying cheap clothing. Those [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Silverton Health Fun Run 5K + Kids Run

April 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

The annual Silverton Health Fun Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, May 11th and what better way to kick off Mother’s Day weekend than with a quick 5K for a good cause!? This run began in 1983 by a local physician, Michael Grady, MD, and was [read more...]

Run Oregon is kickin’ it in the Altra Superior 4.0 Shoes

April 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

Altra continues its dominance in the trail shoe market with its latest update to the Superior model. Version 4.0 is a major jump from 3.5, with many notable changes. The first big thing is the weight. Altra dropped 2 ounces with this latest edition, [read more...]

Everything to love about Kea Peak visors (including free shipping for Run Oregon readers)

April 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

I feel weird when I don’t wear a hat running. This started back when I decided to grow out my bangs (I know) and hated the long wisps getting in my face. I’m also (thanks, Ancestry.com) 100% ginger, so hats afford me some sun protection. [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Carson to Stevenson Ridge Run

April 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

May 11th will be the 13th Annual Carson to Stevenson Ridge Run. This 10 mile point to point run is held on the Washington side of the Columbia River and is known to be a challenging course – regardless of which direction you run it. (Some [read more...]

How to Prepare for Single-Day Relays

April 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

Relays are becoming more and more popular, and for good reason. We at Run Oregon are preparing for a number of them, most notably the Gorgeous Portland Pub Relay on Saturday, May 18. These events being together all of the aspects of running that [read more...]

Mid-Valley Small Race Previews: 2019 CASA Superheroes for the Child 10k/5k (Salem) & Elementary River Run (Stayton) on April 27, 2019

April 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

Join the community of Salem on April 27th for Superheroes for the Child 5k, 10k and 1-Mile Lap. Every child needs a hero, but abused children need “superheros” to assist in advocating for their needs. Run, walk or put on a superhero [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: Buff DryFlx collection – out this Spring!

April 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

Ever since the TV show Survivor came on the air 20 years ago, we know about the many uses of a Buff Multifunctional Headwear piece, and the brand name Buff has become the proprietary eponym for any such piece of clothing. Buff continues to produce [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #15: April 9

April 9, 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 Portland Shamrock Run 15k

April 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

Sunday, March 17, 2019 was my fifth time racing Shamrock 15k out of the 41 years that this event has been happening. I always love to run the 15k, as it’s a nice challenge in the hills of Portland that never leaves me disappointed. My husband [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: rabbit running apparel ready for warm temps

April 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s no secret that ‘true’ Oregonians look askance at Californians. As Brian is a California born runner, he found it amusing to be given a chance to wear some gear from rabbit, a company based in that state. He hopes he has [read more...]

Race Preview: Tygh Valley Infinity Ultra – New Event!

April 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

X-Dog Events introduces the Tygh Valley Infinity Ultra! This is not your typical ultra, but X-Dog Events is not your typical race company either. After running a few X-Dog races, I’ve learned that these guys are a little bit crazy, quite [read more...]

Hopworks Rebrands its BikeBar as Hopworks North Williams Pub & Beergarden

April 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you live in Oregon, you know we have a reputation for good beer and lots of breweries to choose from. It’s hard to stand out in the crowd, but Hopworks Urban Brewery has done just that by being the first Certified B Corporation brewery [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the Under Armour HOVR Infinite

April 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Under Armour (UA) HOVR Infinite is the neutral running shoe designed for everyone, and any running goal. In order to develop this shoe, UA polled the pros and asked them “what do you need in your shoes?”. They responded with, [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Canyon Crawl (Madras)

April 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

Madras is a city on the way to Bend from Portland, and it’s also the site of the annual Canyon Crawl race, a 7.5 mile run from the city’s Public Works parking lot to nearby Lake Simtustus. There’s no race course available on the [read more...]

Need a relay on your schedule in 2019? Well, then you need the Bend Beer Chase (6/1/19)

April 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

Believe it or not, it’s probably time to start planning for your 2019 relay (or relays) of choice. Since you have your choice of a handful here in the PNW, it’s probably even more imperative that you start thinking about planning. One [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Run for Recovery 5K/10K (Redmond)

April 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

For 2019, the Redmond Alano Club says, May the Fourth Be With You! The Run for Recovery happens to fall on the 4th this year, and with it comes the opportunity to seize on a popular phrase. The Run for Recovery is a 10K/5K/Kids run that takes [read more...]

Kegs & Legs Beers of the Week: Rebranded cans of IPA from Worthy Brewing (Available on Earth Day!)

April 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

I love beer. After now having visited over 490 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...]

Race Preview: 2019 Cinco de Mayo Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids’ Run (Portland)

April 7, 2019 // 2 Comments

After starting with a series of smaller neighborhood races in Portland parks, Terrapin Events became a major player on the Portland race scene with two downtown events that nicely bookended the annual racing season: Cinco de Mayo in the spring and [read more...]

Race preview: Portland Parks 5K Series (Race #1 Fernhill Park)

April 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 8th Annual Portland Parks 5K Series kicks off on April 28th at Fernhill Park in NE Portland with the first of seven events at parks throughout the city. “Portland Parks & Recreation’s 8th Annual 5K Fun Run Series are family-friendly [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Picky Bars

April 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you are not in the know, Picky Bars hail from our backyard – Bend. They were the brainchild of some bad ass athletes – Lauren Fleshman and Jesse Thomas, along with their friend Steph Bruce – who wanted to create something that [read more...]

Race Recap: Oregon Trail Runs’ 2019 Alsea Falls Spring Fling

April 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

The road was long and winding. The cell service spotty, until it failed altogether. As I drove farther away from the familiarity of I-5 and into the countryside, the mood took a turn from pre-race jitters to awe of the forest before me. As I neared [read more...]

Race Preview: 5-year Royal Celebration of Blooms to Brews in Woodland, WA

April 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

This coming April 28th, marks the date of the Royal 5th year anniversary of Blooms to Brews. With race options of a full marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 10K and 5K, there is surely a distance for everyone. And that royal anniversary means [read more...]

Running Meme and Strava Segment of the Week: Mary S. Young Upper Loop

April 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

This week, the segment is on a trail that not everyone may know about, although it’s a gem – and part of a longer loop run that connects Mary S. Young and George Roberts Parks in West Linn and Lake Oswego, respectively. The Mary S. Young [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Homeless 2 Hopeful Superhero Run (Gold Hill)

April 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

Running through the streets of Portland, I often come across people who are living outside. Individuals will stand at busy corners with a sign asking for help, or have a blanket out with items for sale. Tents line some of the sidewalks in my [read more...]