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Eastern Oregon Race Previews: Hoofin’ It to Beef Fit (Baker City) and Catherine Creek Classic (Union)

July 18, 2017 // 0 Comments

If you are in Eastern Oregon on August 5th, you have two great races to choose from. Hoofin’ it to Beef Fit in Baker City or Catherine Creek Classic in Union. Both events are uniquely Eastern Oregon. Hoofin’ it to Beef Fit is hosted by [read more...]

“Those Hills”: A Run Oregon review of the 2017 Fueled by Fine Wine Half

July 18, 2017 // 0 Comments

I had the opportunity to run the Fueled by Fine Wine half marathon in Dundee, OR on July 9th and if you’re a regular reader of Run Oregon, you know we’re big fans of this race. It’s a great event with spectacular views, a demanding [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Mt Ashland Hillclimb Run

July 17, 2017 // 0 Comments

It’s no secret that runners want to be challenged. That’s why they keep running. If you’re looking for a hilly run, you’ll find that and more at the 40th Annual Mt Ashland Hillclimb Run in Ashland, OR on August 12th. This is one of the [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2017 Iron 44 & Wildland Firefighters Association Tribute Run

July 17, 2017 // 0 Comments

I think we can all agree that firefighters do amazing things every day. I can’t think of a better reason to run than to generate money for the Wildland Firefighters Foundation, which helps injured and deceased firefighters as well as their [read more...]

Race Recap: 2017 Twilight Half 10k/5k (Vancouver WA)

July 17, 2017 // 0 Comments

When you look at a race calendar, you’ll notice that most races take place in the morning, which often makes for early wakeup times on the weekend. Occasionally there will be a later start, or also an evening race to enjoy. The Twilight Half [read more...]

Do the Hustle – the 2017 High Street Hustle 8k/5k (Salem)

July 17, 2017 // 0 Comments

The third annual High Street Hustle is hitting the Salem streets once again on August 12, 2017. This event has only expanded and gotten better with each year (1300 last year – by far the largest in the city), which makes this Salem-ite happy [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Topo Athletic Fli-Lyte 2

July 16, 2017 // 0 Comments

I typically wear a neutral running shoe, so I was curious to try the Fli-Lyte 2 due to the fact that it is light, has a minimal drop, and promised a more natural feel without being a neutral shoe. At first look, these shoes appeared to [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 All Ability Tri4Youth (Beaverton)

July 16, 2017 // 0 Comments

Hosted by FACT Oregon and Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, the 2017 All Ability Tri4Youth is sure to be a wonderful experience for kids of all ages and abilities. Held on Saturday August 12th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. this [read more...]

Race preview: 2017 Crawfish Crawl 5K, Half Marathon, and Relay (Tualatin)

July 16, 2017 // 0 Comments

Tualatin’s Crawfish Crawl goes back several years, and has become a favorite among Portland area runners. Held every year in conjunction with the annual Tualatin Crawfish Festival, the race has gone through various changes, but has remained a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 SHOC Foundation Run/Walk

July 15, 2017 // 0 Comments

Based in Portland, Oregon, the Sherie Hildreth Ovarian Cancer (SHOC) Foundation is a fund-raising organization founded in honor of a beloved local teacher who passed away from the disease in 2009. The foundation strives to spread awareness about [read more...]