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Race Preview: The Royal Run 5K (Bend)

January 27, 2020 // 0 Comments

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, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Starlight Run (Portland)

May 2, 2018 // 0 Comments

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 people (those treadmill slogs didn’t count). So I am so excited to be preparing to run it this June with a new [read more...]

Running in Costume: Testing Your Costume (Part 3)

November 28, 2016 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Running in Costume: Choosing and Deciding on Your Costume (Part 2)

November 21, 2016 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Running in Costume: What to Consider Before You Run in Costume (Part 1)

November 14, 2016 // 0 Comments

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. Although I [read more...]

Race Preview: 2016 Run Like Hell Half Marathon, 10K & 5K & Kids Race (Portland, Or)

October 10, 2016 // 0 Comments

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 you haven’t already) in the anticipation of parties and trick-or-treating. October [read more...]

Race Recap: 2015 Halloweenathon 5K/10K/15K

November 3, 2015 // 0 Comments

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 31. What would it be like to run on Halloween? And what was the [read more...]

Race Preview: Lebanon Strawberry Festival Run 6/6/2015 (Lebanon, Ore.)

May 8, 2015 // 0 Comments

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 begin. Getting to do all this while [read more...]

The Costumed Runner Blog: 2015 Shamrock Run (March 15, 2015)

April 20, 2015 // 0 Comments

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 faces and eager runners out at the starting line. I was excited for my friend Carmen who this was [read more...]

Race Preview: Runaway Pumpkin Half Marathon 10/18/2014 (Lebanon, Oregon)

October 9, 2014 // 2 Comments

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. Let me take a moment of your time to tell you why the Runaway Pumpkin [read more...]

Limited Entries Remain for Uberthons Halloweenathon 10/25/2014 (Aloha, Oregon)

October 9, 2014 // 0 Comments

Okay, really, I hate to be the bearer of bad news. But if you are interested in registering for an absolutely amazing Halloween themed run this year, you absolutely must sign up for the Uberthons Halloweenathon really, really fast. Why? Because as [read more...]

Race Preview: Uberthons Halloweenathon 10/25/2014 (Aloha, Oregon)

September 10, 2014 // 0 Comments

Ready for another fantastic Uberthons event? Trying to find a race near Halloween where you can dress up and look super scary and not have people look at you funny? (I don’t look at costumed runners funny, but I know some runners do). Look no [read more...]