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Race Preview: 2019 Canby Dahlia Run

August 15, 2019 // 1 Comment

The central Willamette Valley may be one of the nicest areas to run, generally with moderate temperatures and scenic views along with the freedom from hassles that go with less population density. Canby is no exception, a smaller town south of the [read more...]

Race Preview & DISCOUNT: 2019 Spirit of Oregon Half Marathon and High Street Hustle 5k and 10k (Salem)

August 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

Spirit of Oregon Half Marathon and The High Street Hustle 5k and 10k have joined forces for a single event – this October. It’s going to be something worth coming out to experience yourself, starting AND ending at Salem’s capital [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Deschutes Dash Multi-Sport Event (Bend)

July 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

Deschutes Dash in Bend is back for its 16th year, with the same great events it hasbecome known for, including both an Olympic distance triathlon and a sprint triathlon, as well as a 10K and 5K run. All events take place on the same day, with all [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...]

Small Central Oregon Race Previews: Dog Gone Run 5K/10K (Redmond) & Run For The Birds 5K (Sunriver)

May 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

Dogs. Birds. All the animals! If you love dogs, birds, or any animal for that matter,chances are you will be benefitting them as you participate in either of these events. The Dog Gone Run in Redmond is a 5K, 10K, or 1 mile fun walk, all designed [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Capital FC Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Runs (Salem)

May 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

Capital Futbol Club is back at it again with their annual half marathon, 10K and 5K races. These races have a special place in my heart due to the fact that I grew up playing soccer with the club, back when it was called Salem United Soccer Club and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Miles on Memorial (Eugene)

May 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you’re looking to get a solid race in on Memorial Day, look no further than Eclectic Edge Racing’s Miles on Memorial. Taking place at Alton Baker Park on May 27, 2019, the chip timed event will feature a 5k, 10k, 15k, and 3-person [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Prineville Hotshot Memorial Run (5K/10K)

April 22, 2019 // 2 Comments

For 25 years, the Wildland Firefighter Foundation has paid tribute to 14 hotshot firefighters that lost their lives in a terrible tragedy. Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been raised over that time, thanks to the Prineville Hotshot Memorial [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...]

Eastern Oregon Small Race Previews: 2019 Steps to Success 5K/10K (Hermiston) & Truffle Shuffle 5K/10K (Baker City)

March 30, 2019 // 0 Comments

Hermiston and Baker City are certainly not right next to each other, at least not close enough to make both of these events. But which ever one you choose, you will find a real sense of small town appeal and fun in either city, not to mention a real [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Paddy Pint Run (Prineville) – NEW FEATURED EVENT

February 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

For its 6th annual race, the Paddy Pint Run folks have added a 10K to help spread out their growing numbers. For a race that benefits the Tooth Taxi and the Crook County Foundation, that takes place in a town of less than 10,000 people, the Paddy [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Freeze Your Gizzard Blizzard 3K/5K/10K (The Dalles)

December 15, 2018 // 0 Comments

As most of you probably know, running in Oregon in January can be a bit frosty, especially in the gorge where the wind is known to have teeth. However, we aren’t going to let frozen eyebrows and ice-cold fingertips slow us down, right?! The fine [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Frostbite Run (Talent)

December 5, 2018 // 0 Comments

2019 is fast approaching, much like a runner going downhill with no way to stop. Soon, it will be here and it will bring New Years races galore!! One such race is the Frostbite 5K/10K in Talent, which is tucked right between Medford and Ashland, in [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Canyon Rumble Frozen Half (Madras)

November 13, 2018 // 0 Comments

For many runners, the season tends to end when the weather changes from warm to cold, from dry to wet, or from ideal to disgusting. And yet, every year there are dozens of solid local races where the elements become the biggest part of the race. [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Eola Hills Wine Cellars “No Hills” 5k walk/run 10k run (Rickreall)

October 8, 2018 // 0 Comments

Eola Hills Wine Cellar “No Hills” Run, will be held on November 10th 2018 this year. This small town country race is not only beautiful, but fast! Both the 5k and 10k start on the paved bike path just outside of Eola Hills Winery. [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Champions Run for Heroes 10K (McMinnville)

September 18, 2018 // 0 Comments

Located in McMinnville at the Evergreen Aviation Museum, the Champions Run for Heroes is an important race for me. Not only does it have a flat fast course away from busy roads, but it is hosted by a non profit organization and gives the proceeds to [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Storm King Trail Races (Bend)

September 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

For those of you who know SuperFit Productions and the sweet races they put on, youknow that Dave Thomason pours his heart into every detail. For the past several years, the Down & Dirty Half has been a late season staple (also known as the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Champions Run for Heroes (McMinnville)

August 23, 2018 // 0 Comments

One of the best parts about racing is the ability to pick events that benefit a great cause. The Champions Run for Heroes is a 5K/10K put on the non profit See Ya Later Foundation. Located in McMinnville, about 30 minutes south of Sherwood on 99W, [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Ralph Painter Memorial Run – 5K and 10K (Rainier)

June 29, 2018 // 0 Comments

Ralph Painter, a long-time resident of Columbia County and most recently Chief of Police for the city of Rainier, Oregon, was an avid runner for many, many years. He was always a top contender in any race he ran in high school and earned [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 HTC Red, White, & Blues 10K, 15K and Half Marathon Run/Walk (West Linn)

June 1, 2018 // 0 Comments

Last year, I ran the 10K race at the Les Schwab Tires Red, White and Blues event – it was my very first 10K race ever and I’m sure you can imagine I was both excited and nervous for it! Beautiful, peaceful, and fast is what this race is [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Dog Gone Run 10k/5k (Redmond)

May 26, 2018 // 0 Comments

Have you ever run with a dog? It can be crazy fun one moment and life threatening the next (as your best friend cuts left to chase a rabbit), but it’s always an adventure. Running a race specifically made for you and your furry companion? Yup, [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Run for Recovery – 5K and 10K (Redmond)

April 29, 2018 // 0 Comments

In 2003, a group of volunteers in Redmond, Oregon, created the Redmond Alano Club. This group provides a central location for 12 step support meetings to thousands of individuals each year. One of their fundraisers is the Run for Recovery, [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Miles on Memorial – 5K, 10K, 15K, and 15K relay (Eugene)

April 28, 2018 // 0 Comments

Are you looking for a race to do on Memorial Day? You might consider Miles on Memorial in Alton Baker Park in Eugene, Oregon. The 5K runs all through the park and along the Willamette River. The 10K is a double loop of the same 5K and the 15k [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Prineville Hotshot Memorial 5K/10K

April 19, 2018 // 0 Comments

24 years ago, on July 6th, 1994, a group of wildland firefighters from Prineville lost their lives fighting the Storm King fire in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Of the 14 men and women who died that day, 9 of them were from Prineville and were [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Miles for Mothers (Redmond)

April 18, 2018 // 1 Comment

Mother’s Day is fast approaching! There’s no better way to tell your mom you love her than to make her run 3.1 miles with you, as you sweat together and share memories of your childhood. Right? Seriously though, Miles for Mothers is fun race for [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Run for the Birds (Klamath Falls)

April 14, 2018 // 0 Comments

In association with International Migratory Bird Day, this beautiful run lets you enjoy some of the best birding areas in Klamath Falls. The Run for the Birds start and finish are at Veterans Park in Klamath Falls. The 5K course runs on the [read more...]