Don’t we all need a little more fancy in our lives? Especially when that fancy can do some good for others. If you agree, consider joining in The Fanciest 5K. Ever. this November 13 in Salem. For those who want to get all the joy but can’t make it in person, not to worry: there is a virtual race option. The in-person event begins at West Salem Courthouse Club Fitness and loops through Wallace…
Getting up at 5:30 A.M. on a Saturday isn’t my favorite thing, but as I drove to Cook Park in the semi-darkness I was treated to the sight of 2 hot air balloons hovering over farmland with the flames periodically glowing in the sky. I decided it wasn’t so bad to be up early after all. Besides, I was excited to run the Hero Up 5K. It felt like it had been awhile since I…
‘Tis the season for pumpkin everything… pumpkin lattes, pumpkin bread, and pumpkin RACES! There are so many great pumpkin themed races throughout October and here are two awesome, small ones to consider when trying to figure out which one you want to run! The Great Pumpkin Run offers a 5K and 10K option and the courses take racers around the Benton County Fairgrounds and surrounding areas. Also, there is a 1K obstacle course for…
Looking for a fun, affordable 5K in Bend? Need a little more to while you’re here? The Royal Run 5K takes place amidst the super-fun atmosphere that is Oregon WinterFest, which is a 3 day affair offering live music, amazing food, and family fun, all in Bend. The Royal Run is definitely all about the costumes, and it benefits you to wear one, because as you make your way through the 5K course, you will…
Relays are becoming more and more popular, and for good reason. We at Run Oregon are preparing for a number of them, most notably the Gorgeous Portland Pub Relay on Saturday, May 18. These events being together all of the aspects of running that draws us to the sport and adds on an extra flare of fun. Sharing this fun with a team increases the likelihood you will run fast and will have a blast…
https://dpn1qne7q4y5f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/262/2017/06/header-image-handsinair.jpg Since the Starlight Run was my very first 5K eight years ago, I was so excited to be back again this year with my friend Yevette for her first race. We had been training for this event since January with one or two runs together every week. The outfits were planned. The faces were painted. And the weather report said 80 degrees. Let’s do this! If you have never participated in or been to…
The Medford Rotary Prom Run is the newest run in Oregon this Spring as it is brand new this year! Imagine a fun-spirited event that mixes formal wear, tuxedos, corsages and running shoes! Sounds like a good time to me! This event will begin and finish at Cummins Inc in Talent and runners will enjoy the beauty of the Bear Creek Trail. There are several options to choose from: a one-mile fun run, a 5K…
Are you itching to hit the trails this fall? The 26th annual Kevin’s Cup 8K Trail Run is just around the corner. The website states, “This nasty lil’ trail serves up a variety of challenges… mud, creeks, trails, brutal ankle twisting switchbacks, bone-jarring down-hills, lung-searing up-hills and more . . . If you enjoy the eye watering, sweat dropping, and snot flying challenge that this course will promise — then… risk the skinned knee, scraped…
This series was initially published by us in 2013 – prior to us moving over to our current web format. Maryalicia was a costume-running guru, and with the Holiday Half coming up, we thought we would re-post these through November. Check out Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Once you have your idea- it’s time to test it out! I really mean it – how do you know it will be functional and feasible…
This series was initially published by us in 2013 – prior to us moving over to our current web format. Maryalicia was a costume-running guru, and with the Holiday Half coming up, we thought we would re-post these through November. So now that you have checked out my blog post on ‘what to consider before running‘, now it is time to select your costume! There are so many ideas and ways to choose a costume and…
