Costume – Run Oregon

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: 2017 Worst Day of the Year Run (DISCOUNT code and GIVEAWAY info included!)

January 6, 2017 // 0 Comments

If you’re an Oregon runner, you know that the “Worst Day” can’t stop you. So, we’re giving away four pairs of entries to the Worst Day of the Year run on January 28. To enter, simply post a photo of your feet – [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...]

The Costumed Runner Blog: Las Vegas Rock N Roll Half Marathon (November 16, 2014)

January 7, 2015 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon guest blogger Mel Ortiz is our resident “Costumed Runner”. She writes a monthly post about her adventures in running. Feel free to Submit a Guest Post in the “Contact Us” tab if you want to get involved. Pre-Race [read more...]

Race Recap – Terrapin’s Run Like Hell 10k (Portland)

October 31, 2014 // 0 Comments

When I woke up bright and early on Sunday morning, it was dark, cold, and I heard the rain pounding against the window. Signing up for Terrapin’s Run Like Hell had seemed like a good idea back in August when it was warm and dry… So I [read more...]

The Costumed Runner Blog: 2014 Superhero Fun Run

August 13, 2014 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon guest blogger Mel Ortiz is our resident “Costumed Runner”. She writes a monthly post about her adventures in running. Feel free to Submit a Guest Post in the “Contact Us” tab if you want to get involved. Pre-Race [read more...]

The Costumed Runner Blog: 2014 Starlight Parade

July 14, 2014 // 0 Comments

Pre-Race It all started when I found out about an awesome handmade costume worn by a mystery woman at a run in Disneyland. She was dressed in this towering “Kevin” costume from the Disney/Pixar beloved movie “UP” from 2009. After tracking [read more...]

The Costumed Runner Blog: 2014 Portland Rock n’ Roll Half Marathon

June 12, 2014 // 0 Comments

Pre-Race This was my third Portland Rock and Roll Half Marathon so I knew that this run was going to be mostly hills, hills, and more hills. I have been training on Terwilliger aka Pill Hill during the week and on Saturdays to make sure my body [read more...]

The Costumed Runner Blog: 2014 Bridge to Brews

May 13, 2014 // 0 Comments

Pre-Race Planning Several of my friends suggested I sign up for the Bridge to Brews Run since I have never done it before and the thought of being able to run over the Fremont Bridge was very enticing. I signed both my husband and I up and started [read more...]

Terrapin Events Run Like Hell – Registration Now Open!

April 17, 2014 // 0 Comments

Registration is now open for Terrapin Events’ “Run Like Hell” races. The event takes place on Sunday, October 26th, 2014. The half-marathon is scheduled to start at 7:45am, but the start time for the 10k, 5k and kids’ [read more...]

The Costumed Runner Blog: 2014 Shamrock Run

April 14, 2014 // 1 Comment

Pre-Race Planning This year for Shamrock, I knew I wanted to branch out to a new costume. The last two years I was the lone oversized shamrock running the Shamrock. I know, I love irony. I scoured the web and came across this unique costume as a [read more...]

The Costumed Runner Blog: 2014 Heartbreaker Half Marathon

March 10, 2014 // 0 Comments

Pre-Race Planning I’ve always wanted to run this Valentine themed race and was pleasantly surprised to hear that it was in my neck of the woods in Hillsboro. Previously in 2012 it was in downtown and would start at the World Trade Center. I [read more...]

Race Preview: Electrifying Shamrock Run on March 7

February 14, 2014 // 0 Comments

If you want to celebrate St Patrick’s Day with an organized run, but don’t feel like sharing the road with thousands of your closest friends, the City of Longview WA has just the thing for you. Through their Recreation Department, the [read more...]