The Fueled by Fine Wine Half Marathon has become one of those races that people are putting on their bucket lists. It combines a unique race course through local area vineyards with a nice after party of wine drinking deliciousness. And this year it is reaching its 10th anniversary! The course just posted recently, so check out the map here. The RD actually shifts the route slightly from year to year so that runners will…
The Stoller 5k Vineyard Run & Walk will take place April 6, 2019 at the Stoller Family Estate in Dayton, Oregon. Participants will get the opportunity to race along varied surfaces that meander around the Estate, with beautiful views of the Willamette Valley. Kids will also have the opportunity to join in on the fun with the Kid’s Mile that loops around the tasting room. Proceeds from this annual event support the Dayton High School…
Returning to Heiser Farms just outside of Dayton, the Run the Dutch 5K is a cross country style race scheduled for June 2nd. With the proceeds going towards various local nonprofits, including the See Ya Later Foundation and the Mendonca Academy of Martial Arts, the $35 registration fee is going to be going towards great causes. Sponsored by Dutch Brothers and Heidi Moore of Country Financial, this family friendly event is always a great time,…
The zombie apocalypse is coming, or so some say. X-Dog Events give you the opportunity to test out your fleeing skills or perhaps… your zombie skills? On October 7th at the Heiser Farm in Dayton, OR will be the Zombie Chase 5K! This 5K race with SOME obstacles allows you to pick whether you want to be a citizen running from a zombie or a zombie chasing after its next meal. Citizens get a three…
It’s easy to find a beer run in Oregon, let’s be honest. But Oregon has more than just good beer – we’re also known for our wonderful wines and on June 3rd the Dayton High School track and basketball teams are hosting a 5K run/walk at Stoller Vineyard Winery in Dayton, OR. The winery is giving participants free wine tasting on race day, as well as 20% off all wines! The course starts and ends at…
If there are two things that can pull me out of a rut, those would be coffee and running. Combining the endorphins of a runner’s high and the caffeine from a warm (or iced) coffee is always a great partnership in my book. The 2017 Run The Dutch is a 5K fun run that combines these two essentials! The race has grown steadily over the years and 2017 is expected to be bigger and better than…
It isn’t too often that races share such similar names, but for one day in October two different races sharing essentially the same name are coming to the Mid-Valley! The 2016 Great Pumpkin 5k XC race in Dayton and the 2016 Great Pumpkin Run in Corvallis are both sure to be great events. Just make sure you head to the right city after registering!
Let’s take it back to middle school social studies class, back to when we learned about ancient Greece. Besides learning about the stunning and complex Doric, Ionic and Corinthian architectural systems and the Olympics, one of my favorite parts of 6th grade social studies was Greek mythology; tales of gods and heroes forever canonized in narrative form (and often artwork). Most of us know about the Greek gods and goddesses like Zeus, Demeter, Aphrodite and Hades, but there were…
There are very few ongoing races which rotate their race courses each year AND maintain a loyal following in the process. The Fueled by Fine Wine Half Marathon is one such event, and they do a masterful job at creating new experiences, while still staying true to their calling card. We here at Run Oregon have participated in this event over the past few years. I love to highlight some quotes from our previous…
What pairs well with your favorite vintage of Pinot Noir? The answer is obviously a 5k, and why not? Because in Portland you can have your wine and drink it too, or run with it, however you like.
