In the past few years, I’ve participated in a few of the Oregon Brewery Running Series events, though as a competitive racer, they were not my typical choice of event. The non competitive atmosphere, (generally) smaller crowds and unabashed focus on a group run for social people means they are a great way to get together with fellow runners that is a bit more involved than a simple group run, but not quite as focused…
To close out the 2019 season, the Oregon Brewery Running Series held its finale 5k at Baerlic Brewing in NE Portland. As is always the case with OBRS races, the event was well organized, welcoming to runners of all paces, and above all fun for everyone. A record number of runners (228!) joined the grand finale, and even with the large crowd there was ample street parking within a block or two of the brewery…
Carbing up is an important part of any race preparation, and the Brewery Running Series has combined carbs and running in the most simple way possible: beer + running = fun. Each race in this series partners with a brewery, and on Saturday, November 9th, the final event of the 2019 series will be held at Baerlic Brewing in NE Portland’s Barley Pod. Proceeds of the event go to the Oregon Brewshed Alliance, Dollar For…
