Dallas race

Looking for quiet? Check out Aaron Mercer Reservoir – including the “Infamous” OREGON Rock!

June 17, 2020 // 0 Comments

I am a road runner who likes to add an off road adventure to my long weekend runs whenever possible. During this time of “no races” and “quarantine” I find [...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Back to School Dash 5K Fun Run/Walk (Dallas)

September 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Back to School Dash 5K Fun Run / Walk in Dallas OR will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 9:00 AM. This event benefits the backpack and [...]

Mid-Valley Small Race Previews: 2019 Polk County Back to School Dash (Dallas) and Run for the Climate (Salem)

July 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

Polk Country Back to School Dash 5k in Dallas OR will benefit Dallas Family Night Out/backpack drive. It’s a great family friendly event coming early August. This 5k will [...]

Race Preview: Inaugural Lift for the 22 5k (Dallas, OR)

May 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

My guess is that most people haven’t spent much time running in Dallas. I live 20 minutes away and I don’t think I have actually ever ran there. The Lift [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]