Race preview: 2018 Growl to Garden Road Mile (Eugene)
Road miles fill a unique niche when it comes to races. Running is a sport dominated in recent years by half and full marathons, trail running,…
Eastern Oregon Small Race Preview: Umatilla County Do or Dye Fun Run (Pendleton) & Drug Free Run (La Grande)
Color runs are generally a blast because everyone seems so happy despite getting pummeled with color packets. It’s like a cross between a race…
Race Preview: 2018 Superhero 5k & Kid’s Obstacle Challenge (Tigard)
My mom used to work at a children’s hospital, and if there’s one thing I learned from her, it’s that children are so much stronger than we…
Race Preview: 2018 Wings and Wheels Half Marathon (Scappoose)
It’s always interesting to look at a race website for the first time. A quick browse will often cause what appeals to you become…
Race Preview: Oregon Brewery Series – Laurelwood Brewing 5k Fun Run/Walk
If there’s anything that will motivate my husband to run, it’s the promise of a cold beer. On August 11th, he and I will be getting both when…
Race Preview: 2018 Mt. Ashland Hill Climb
Course Description: Up! Boasting of being one of the races with the most elevation gain of any continuous hill climb in the continental United…
Race Preview: 2018 Britt Woods Firehouse Run (Jacksonville, OR)
Question: What do you get when you combine a challenging race, a hilly and scenic course on trails through the woods, an historic venue, and a…
Race Preview: 2018 Kilted Mile and Youth Run (part of the Portland Highland Games)
The Portland Highland Games return to Mt. Hood Community College on Saturday, July 21st, and one of the highlights will be the Kilted Mile.…
Race Preview: 2018 Barrel to Keg Relay (Philomath)
Relays are all the rage. Have you tried the Barrel to Keg Relay yet? If not, you should consider giving this one along the Oregon Coast a try…
4th of July race previews: Stanfield 4th of July Fun Run & Vale 4th of July FunRun
Independence Day (which happens to fall on the 4th of July this year!) 😉 presents a rich assortment of races, with several to choose from in…