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Womxn Run the Vote Relay – September 21-27

September 11, 2020 // 0 Comments

Are you on a team yet for the Womxn Run The Vote Relay? This is an epic relay: 680 miles run by teams of 15-20 people, symbolizing the distance from Atlanta, Georgia to Washington, D.C. $23 from each registration is donated to the non-profit Black [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: DNX Bars

September 10, 2020 // 0 Comments

I’m an omnivore, but I generally try to limit my meat intake if I can. However, there are times when a little lean meat in my life just hits the spot. In a world of granola, oats, chocolate, and nuts, meat is not generally something that you [read more...]

Race Recap: Tigard Virtual 5k Fun Run

September 9, 2020 // 0 Comments

The City of Tigard put together a great 5k course, marked it well, and opened it up for anyone to come run starting on September 5 through this Saturday, September 12. My family and I decided to tackle the Tigard Virtual 5k Fun Run as a family, with [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: Hibear All-Day Adventure Flask (GOAL MET IN 45 MINUTES!)

September 8, 2020 // 0 Comments

Details: Product: Hibear’s All-Day Adventure Flask Location: Reno, NV End Date: October 9, 2020 Pledge for: $65 Delivery Expectations: May 2021 I am pretty sure every person in Oregon has an insulated water bottle of some sort. I know I have a [read more...]

2020 Oregon Brewery Run Series – Fort George Brewery (at The Run Pub)

September 7, 2020 // 0 Comments

How much have you missed the OR Brewery Running Series? If you are a runner in Portland who loves beer, you’ve surely heard of this 5k-ish running series and hopefully been to a few. Chances are, you also know that most races have been a bit of a [read more...]

Virtual Race Preview: Bell’s Run Hoppy 5K and Stroll

September 6, 2020 // 0 Comments

Editor’s note: I love beer. After now having visited over 560 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, [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Kahtoola Gaiters

September 5, 2020 // 1 Comment

Gaiters are funny. The word alone sounds like something only fishermen would understand, and does not seem like the thing runners would need. And yet, for those of us who have ever run in sand, loose dirt, dusty, dry loam, or any surface that might [read more...]

Oregon Brewery Running Series: September 2020 QuaRUNtine Virtual Distance Challenge

September 4, 2020 // 0 Comments

Now in the sixth month of restrictions on social gatherings, Oregon Brewery Running Series is again inviting us to join the September 2020 QuaRUNtine Virtual Distance Challenge, setting a mileage goal and tracking it through Strava to work towards [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: nuun Instant

September 3, 2020 // 0 Comments

As someone who hasn’t really spent much time on hydration, except water, until this past year, I have really come to enjoy and appreciate nuun. As I have been spending more time running in more distant locations, as well as on the treadmill in [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Best in the West Triathlon Festival (Sweet Home)

September 2, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Best in the West Triathlon Festival is the perfect event for the athlete who doesn’t know what they want. It is like the buffet of races with multiple distances and sports available. And to keep participants safe, modifications have been made [read more...]

Kegs & Legs Beers of the Week: Rip City Lager from Deschutes Brewing

September 1, 2020 // 0 Comments

I love beer. After now having visited over 560 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 [read more...]

Guest Race Preview: 2020 OYO Portland

August 31, 2020 // 0 Comments

The following has been submitted by Run Oregon reader, Laura Owen. As with so many other races this year, The Portland Marathon has succumbed to the pandemic and been cancelled. However, the organizers have put an interesting and unique opportunity [read more...]

New Kid’s Book About Running: Fauja Singh Keeps Going

August 30, 2020 // 0 Comments

The first 100-year-old to run a marathon, Fauja Singh, is also the first Sikh to be the main character in a book from a major publisher. Written by Simran Jeet Singh, the book tells the story of Fauja Singh including his 2011 marathon which made him [read more...]

My Gorgeous Memories: Why you should sign up for the 2020 Virtual Gorgeous Relay

August 29, 2020 // 0 Comments

In 2017, I was introduced to the Gorgeous Relay Series. Having done several relays in the past, some good and some simply memorable, I was eager to try one of the Gorgeous races to see how they measured up. I’d heard that they lived up to their [read more...]

Review: Running Masks from Rabbit

August 28, 2020 // 0 Comments

Wearing a mask is the smart, kind thing to do – even while running. So recently we set out to try various masks specifically made for running. I got two masks from Rabbit, a California-based company that makes exceptional running clothes [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Perfect Bars

August 27, 2020 // 0 Comments

Chances are, you’ve seen Perfect Snacks in grocery stores. They aren’t in the granola bar section like other protein bars though .. You’ll find these in the refrigerated section. What this means is these are FRESH and different than your [read more...]

City of Tigard Hosting FREE Virtual 5k Fun Run Sept 5-12

August 26, 2020 // 0 Comments

The price is right and the course is one of my favorite place to run … much of it on roads that we’ve used for the (currently on hold) Run Oregon Tigard Taphouse Run. The City of Tigard is hosting a virtual 5k on a designated course from [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Momentum Tee with Polartec

August 25, 2020 // 0 Comments

As you may be aware, Myles makes some really nice workout and casual crossover clothes for active individuals. We have reviewed a variety of their items over the years. However, this summer they took things a step further and partnered with Polartec [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Rogue Gorge 50k (SOLD OUT – Get on the Waitlist!)

August 24, 2020 // 0 Comments

If there’s anything that makes me feel sane in these uncertain times, it’s getting out into the woods and surrounding myself with nature. Daybreak Racing has some great races on the agenda, and the 2020 Rogue Gorge 50k sounds a lot like [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5k

August 23, 2020 // 0 Comments

The bad news is we are STILL living through a pandemic and it doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere for awhile. The good news is that WHY Racing Events wants to make sure that the show WILL go on for runners! It’s that time of year for the [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: Volcanxx adaptive clothing (Campaign ends 9/9)

August 22, 2020 // 0 Comments

Details: Product: Volcanxx Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Funding Status: ~$34,000 of $15,000 (WILL BE FUNDED) End Date: September 9, 2020 Pledge for: $42 for shirt Delivery Expectations: January 2021 It’s been hot outside lately. Just a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Cloud Cap (Mt. Hood)

August 21, 2020 // 0 Comments

With all of the beautiful blue skies this past month, you might have had extra opportunities to notices majestic Mt. Hood looking out over the treetops. And Daybreak Racing is providing the opportunity to hit the trails up there this September. With [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in Cole Haan ZERØGRAND Outpace running shoes

August 20, 2020 // 0 Comments

Meg’s Impressions: When I had the opportunity to try out the new ZERØGRAND Outpace Running Shoe, the hardest part of the decision was which color to pick. The four options all had combinations that were stylish and looked more like something [read more...]

Eat Here! Carioca Bowls – 20% off coupon inside!

August 19, 2020 // 0 Comments

Açaí. Chances are you’ve heard of it, seen it in Whole Foods, read about it on a smoothie menu, and tasted it in a list of healthy ingredients. The açaí berry is the superior super-food, with antioxidants, omegas, fiber, and pretty much triple [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: HOKA Perfomance shirt with Polartec

August 18, 2020 // 0 Comments

As you area aware, HOKA ONE ONE makes a damn fine pair of shoes. However, this past spring they released their first line of performance apparel and partnered with Polartec – an amazing decision. We were sent an item from their new line [read more...]

Virtual Race Preview: 2020 Run Wilsonville

August 17, 2020 // 0 Comments

The year 2020 has been challenging for events, and when the event is a fundraiser, the beneficiary misses out on those funds. Wilsonville’s Fun in the Park event has been a long standing tradition on the first Saturday in August. Since it was [read more...]