5K Fun Run

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...]

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: Oregon Brewery Running 5K Series at Migration Brewing in NE Portland

April 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

On May 11th, 2019, come join The Oregon Brewery Running Series back for the fourth year in a row at Migration Brewing, held in NE Portland. The race will have a start line and finish line at Migration Brewing. Participants will run a 5K (ish) [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...]

Small Race Preview: Oregon Brewery Running Series 5k at Heathen Brewery (Vancouver)

March 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Oregon Brewery Running Series will be back at Heathen Brewing on April 27th, 2019. This family friendly 5k fun run, is unlike any event I have ever participated in. The races are all un-timed, feature fast courses around the brewery, are family [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Oregon Brewery Running Series 5k at Laurelwood Brewing

February 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

Some of my favorite “fun run” events are put on by Oregon Brewery Running Series. For a variety of reasons, the atmosphere, the giveaways, free craft beer, the people, you get the idea. Taking some time off from running, due to an [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 St. Patrick’s Day Dash & Bash (Bend)

February 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

The city of Bend certainly has become synonymous with many things, including the stunning mountain views, year-round outdoor activities, a micro-brew scene unlike most any other, and a running community that continues to get bigger and bigger every [read more...]

Oregon Brewery Running Series – Von Ebert Brewing in downtown Portland

January 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

2019 is upon us and the Oregon Brewery Running Series will begin the year by kicking off their season at Von Ebert Brewing in the Pearl District on February 9th, 2019. Combining running, with beer, these run events will definitely please any [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: 2018 Glow Run 5k (Dallas)

September 21, 2018 // 0 Comments

There’s something special about a smaller town race! Dallas, OR is a great town for runners with a beautiful city park, lovely river trail and inviting downtown! As I drive to and from work each day, I almost always see someone out [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K (Milwaukie)

September 15, 2018 // 0 Comments

Running for a cause is usually a good thing. Running for ostomy is good too, although it’s also good to know what it is, in case you don’t. For a wealth of information, check out the United Ostomy Associations of America website to learn [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Recharge Press On 5K Fun Run (Bend)

September 4, 2018 // 0 Comments

Summer is waning and the kids are about to head back to school. Soon we will be talking about those cool, crisp, wet days of fall. But before we get there, we have some fun local races happening that highlight the brilliant weather, climate and [read more...]

Small Race Preview: Oregon Brewery Running Series – Ordnance Brewing (Wilsonville)

July 17, 2018 // 0 Comments

Come join the fun with Oregon Brewery Running Series 5K fun run at Ordnance Brewing, on August 4th, 2018. This race is part of the OR Brewery Running Series, which features non-competitive “fun” runs, at local breweries. This is THE race [read more...]

Small Race Preview: Oregon Brewery Running Series at Grixsen Brewing in Portland

June 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

The Oregon Brewery Running Series is at it again, teaming up with Grixsen Brewery for a 5K fun run/ walk. This is part of the Oregon Brewery Running Series Summer Races. The Oregon Brewery Running Series is the perfect race for non-competitive [read more...]

Southern Oregon Small Race Previews: ECEC Butterfly Run (Elkton) & Rooster Crow Fun Run (Rogue River)

June 3, 2018 // 0 Comments

Part of the annual Blooms and Butterflies event in Elkton, Oregon, is the 5K Butterfly Run! The course starts at ECEC’s Native Plant Park, follows River Road through town with scenic views of the Umpqua River, crosses Elk Creek, and ends back at [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Team up for Students 5K (Cornelius)

April 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

Mark your calendars on May 26th for the fourth annual Team up for Students. Team up for Students 5K is a 5K run/walk. This community wide event benefits the schools students deserve, in Washington County. Educators in this community invite all [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Lompoc Brewing 5K Fun Run (Portland)

April 4, 2018 // 0 Comments

One of the best parts about finishing a run, is the afterparty. I love the atmosphere, the congratulations and the beverages. If this is right up your alley, I encourage you to sign up for this non-competitive 5K fun run with Lompoc Brewing, which [read more...]

Small Race Previews: 2018 Run for Rovers 5K and and 4J6K Strides for Education (Eugene)

March 6, 2018 // 0 Comments

As we kick off spring race season, more and more races around the state are popping up on Run Oregon’s radar. We LOVE big races, but small races (especially ones that support local causes) are ones we hold dear because there is an added sense [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Ugly Sweater Run (Klamath Falls)

November 8, 2017 // 0 Comments

It’s time to dig out that ugly Christmas sweater, the one that only your Great Aunt Irma would love, and join the 4th Annual Ugly Sweater Run in Klamath Falls. This festive 5K fun run is held at Harbor Links Golf Course and has no official [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2017 The Kindness Rocks 5K Fun Run and Walk (Amity)

August 5, 2017 // 0 Comments

The first annual Kindness Rocks 5K Family Fun Run and Walk is coming up in the small city of Amity, OR. This run is put on by Carlie’s Kindness Campaign which is led by a local woman dedicated to making a change and build community. For the [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2017 Good Samaritan Challenge (Corvallis)

July 21, 2017 // 0 Comments

There are lots of races to choose from this summer, but if you really want to make a difference in someone’s life, The Good Samaritan Challenge on August 12th in Corvallis would be a good place to start. The purpose of this race is to raise [read more...]

Small Race Preview: PJ’s to Pancakes 5k run/walk and kids 1 mile dash (West Linn)

June 20, 2017 // 0 Comments

I’m one of those runners who takes hours to decide on the final race outfit the night before a race which I then have to triple check I have every piece of gear I need. And then check it again right before I go to bed too! I really think I [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Tour des Chutes – 5k run/walk (Bend)

June 11, 2017 // 0 Comments

Now in its 13th year, the Tour des Chutes is primarily a multi-distance cycling event (7, 25, 50, 75 and 100 miles) but if you are of the non-cycling type of athletic like me (I have no balance on bikes at all!), then you can still participate in [read more...]

Southern Oregon Small Race Previews: Ashland Fourth of July Run and Eagle Point Independence Day Fun Run

June 10, 2017 // 0 Comments

If you happen to find yourself in Southern Oregon on the Fourth of July, there are two great small town races to check out! The 41st Annual Ashland, Oregon 4th of July run offers you two options to choose from: a 2 mile fun run or a 10k run – [read more...]

Recap: Oregon Brewery Series Run #1 – Basecamp Brewing

October 11, 2016 // 0 Comments

Driving to the first-ever Oregon Brewery Series Run on Saturday, I was hoping there rain would hold off. It did – but I don’t think anyone there would have cared. The atmosphere was incredibly mellow, relaxed, and friendly. I was able to [read more...]