Dallas race

Small Race Preview: 2019 Dragon Run (Dallas)

March 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

Dragon Run 2019 is in it’s 12th year, raising funds for Dallas Education Foundation. This family fun event is a big hit in the city of Dallas, drawing runners/walkers of all ages. This was my son’s very first 5k a few years back. [read more...]

How to race near Salem EVERY month in 2019 for only $280!

December 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

It’s no surprise that race fees can get a little pricey over the course of a year. That’s why runners need to know about all kinds of great events out there to offset the cost of the big boys that we all know and love. If you happen to [read more...]

Race Recap: The 2018 Glow Run (Dallas)

November 7, 2018 // 0 Comments

On the evening of October 13th 2018 the 3rd annual Dallas Glow Run took place starting at the Academy Building, downtown Dallas. It was a beautiful evening, excellent running weather and many locals were out to take part in this family event! [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Glow Run 5k (Dallas)

September 21, 2018 // 0 Comments

There’s something special about a smaller town race! Dallas, OR is a great town for runners with a beautiful city park, lovely river trail and inviting downtown! As I drive to and from work each day, I almost always see someone out [read more...]

Previews: Back to School Dash & Homer’s Classic – a Weekend in the Valley

July 11, 2018 // 0 Comments

August 4th and August 5th is a great weekend for a double with the Back to School 5k Dash in Dallas and Homer’s Classic 8k. Sign up by July 14 for the Back to School 5k for just $30, and for Homer’s Classic by August 4th for $18. Two [read more...]

The Eclipse is coming! Run Oregon prepares you in the most important way!

July 31, 2017 // 0 Comments

Hey guys – I don’t know if you heard, but there’s an eclipse coming up. Man, I can’t believe nobody is talking about this… All sarcasm aside, it is sure to be an interesting eclipse day and weekend (August 19-21), with numbers of [read more...]

Unique Race Previews: Grid Kids Color Splash N’ Dash and SummerQuest Scavenger Hunt

July 8, 2017 // 0 Comments

Two unique events on July 29th in two different towns will be benefiting local sports. The Grid Kids Splash N’ Dash in Irrigon and the SummerQuest Scavenger Hunt Fun Run in Dallas are local fundraisers that are keeping it interesting. Grid [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2017 Dragon Run (Dallas)

March 18, 2017 // 0 Comments

Are you a Star Wars fan that loves to run for a good cause? Check out the Dragon Run in Dallas on April 8th. This 5K and varying distance fun run benefits the Dallas Education Foundation, which goes directly into the schools in Dallas School [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2016 Fearless 5k (Dallas)

June 2, 2016 // 0 Comments

The Fearless 5k race takes place in Dallas on Saturday, June 18th. The event is a fundraiser for Grace Church’s High School mission trip to the Philippines. Race entry also includes an event t-shirt and authentic Filipino lunch. If you [read more...]

Run Oregon Virtual Race Series: 5-Miler on the 1000th Trail

April 2, 2016 // 2 Comments

Run Oregon has created virtual, free “time trials” in areas around Oregon, along with a form through which you can submit your times. Use it to compare times to friends (and competitors), or track your own progress – we will create [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2015 Dragon Run 5k in Dallas

March 14, 2015 // 0 Comments

Dallas is a small-ish city in Polk County – about 20 minutes west of Salem. Despite its relatively small size, it does host a handful of really solid races throughout the year – as do many of the small cities in this farming and winery [read more...]

Race Preview: 2014 Summerfest Run (10k & 5k) in Dallas

July 3, 2014 // 0 Comments

Add another race with a summer festival to your summer mix. The 2014 Summerfest Run, held on July 26, 2014, features a 10k, 5k, and kid’s run that traverses through the shaded Dallas creek trails and Dallas City Park, as well as running [read more...]

Race Preview: 2014 Dragon Run

March 13, 2014 // 0 Comments

There is little I love more than a small, local race that benefits the community. If you share the love, then you’ve come to the right place. The Dragon Run will be taking place this year on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Whitworth Elementary [read more...]