Race Preview: The Royal Run 5K (Bend)
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, [...]
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Race Preview: 2018 Starlight Run (Portland)
https://dpn1qne7q4y5f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/262/2017/04/Printable-2015-Starlight-Run-6282.jpg The Starlight Run eight years ago was my first 5K ever. It was also my first race ever and the first time I had run in front of other [...]
Running in Costume: Testing Your Costume (Part 3)
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 [...]
Running in Costume: Choosing and Deciding on Your Costume (Part 2)
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 [...]
Running in Costume: What to Consider Before You Run in Costume (Part 1)
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 [...]
Race Preview: 2016 Run Like Hell Half Marathon, 10K & 5K & Kids Race (Portland, Or)
Lately the air has that signature fall chill to it and the leaves are mushy under foot due to the rainy PNW weather. It’s time to start planning your costume (if [...]
Race Recap: 2015 Halloweenathon 5K/10K/15K
It’s been six years since Halloween fell on a Saturday, which means that the Halloweenathon – which made its debut in 2012 – has never taken place before on October [...]
Race Preview: Lebanon Strawberry Festival Run 6/6/2015 (Lebanon, Ore.)
The World’s Largest Shortcake; strawberry shortcake large enough to feed 15,000 people. Running along the parade route, being cheered on by jovial folks waiting for the 106th Strawberry Festival parade to [...]
The Costumed Runner Blog: 2015 Shamrock Run (March 15, 2015)
Race: Shamrock Run 3/15/15 The Day of the Race I knew it was going to be a blustery Shamrock Run but was excited to see there was still many smiling [...]
Race Preview: Runaway Pumpkin Half Marathon 10/18/2014 (Lebanon, Oregon)
There is still time to register for the 2014 Runaway Pumpkin Half Marathon, occurring on Saturday, October 18! Are you not already registered for this race? Well, you should be. [...]