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Race Recap: 2017 Rock ‘N Roll Las Vegas

November 29, 2017 // 0 Comments

Everything that happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas… except for the blisters and sore muscles from the Rock ‘n Roll Las Vegas Races. On November 12th thousands upon thousands of runners pinned on their race bibs, hit the oxygen and vitamin bars to [read more...]

Race Preview: 2016 Newport Marathon and Half Marathon on June 4th

May 16, 2016 // 0 Comments

The Newport Marathon and Half Marathon takes advantage of our gorgeous central Oregon coastline, is a certified Boston qualifying marathon and raises money for athletics in Newport. This marathon is flat, fast and fun. Held on June 4th, the [read more...]

Guest Recap: 2015 Everest Marathon

December 21, 2015 // 0 Comments

Teresa met Darryl Houghtelling last September at the Gorgeous Relay and, thanks to Facebook, has been able to stay in touch. This man is an inspiration in so many ways. He’s probably one of the most tenacious and supportive runners [read more...]

Fast Guy Problems: The road to Boston 2016

November 8, 2015 // 2 Comments

Even with the exciting moments, life can seem like a lot of the ‘same old, same old’. We always remember the life changing events, or remarkable milestones that come with a great achievement or incredible experience. With years of toeing [read more...]

Race Preview: 2015 Lake Chelan Shore to Shore Marathon & Half Marathon – Lake Chelan, WA

August 12, 2015 // 0 Comments

Oregon is home to several “destination races” for a lot of runners who travel to here from outside of the Pacific Northwest. For those of us who call Oregon home, we look to races outside of our immediate area and sometimes we find a [read more...]

Wining and Dining with future Olympians: The Oregon Wine County Half Pre-Race Dinner experience

August 10, 2015 // 2 Comments

I lead a relatively simple running life. I don’t have the most expensive and top-of-the-line running gear. I run a fair amount (25-30 races per year), but haven’t yet gone on a really extrvagant running vacation. And I DEFINITELY [read more...]

Race Preview: 2015 Catherine Creek Classic Half, 5k, and mile

July 19, 2015 // 0 Comments

The Catherine Creek Classic Half Marathon, 5k, and one miler on August 1st in Union, Oregon looks like it will be an amazing event. I wish I lived closer or could make the trip but I have other commitments. I absolutely love what I’ve read about [read more...]

Guest recap: 2015 Tinkerbell Half Marathon

May 29, 2015 // 0 Comments

This recap was submitted by Run Oregon reader and Haley Bjerk. Feel free to Submit a Guest Post in the “Contact Us” tab if you are wanting to preview or recap your experiences as well! Full disclosure: I am not a runner. I am an occasional [read more...]

Picking and Choosing

March 27, 2015 // 0 Comments

With so many events out there, it’s getting increasingly difficult to pick races. I’m not obsessive, but would be doing an event every weekend if I didn’t have soccer games to attend and was independently wealthy. With three boys, I have [read more...]

Destination Race Preview: Mercer Island Half, 10K, 5K and Kids’ Dash

March 2, 2015 // 0 Comments

Kick off spring with a beautiful run or walk in the Pugent Sound on March 22nd. Mercer Island is hosting their 42nd annual Half Marathon, 10k run, 5k and a 1/2 mile kids’ dash. Last year the event hosted a record 5,000 participants running [read more...]

Race Preview: Hot Springs Trail Runs 4/18/2015 (McKenzie River Trail area, OR)

February 20, 2015 // 0 Comments

I feel like a broken record lately when I say this … but! There is a new race in town! Hooray! This new race, Hot Springs Trail Runs, by Pink Buffalo Racing, is a true destination trail running event. Registration opened today at 10 a.m. Folks in [read more...]

Vibram opens sweepstakes giving away an entry to the 2015 Antarctica Marathon

January 19, 2015 // 0 Comments

You have to be a special sort of crazy to want to run a marathon. Many of our readers, we know, are in that category. So what level of craziness do you reach when you sign up to run 26.2 in Antarctica? We don’t know, but Vibram is giving one [read more...]

Guest Destination Race Preview: the Inaugural Horse Capital Marathon and Half Marathon

October 7, 2014 // 0 Comments

This preview was submitted by Run Oregon reader Martrese White. Feel free to Submit a Guest Post in the “Contact Us” tab if you want to get involved. The Pacific Northwest isn’t just a paradise for runners. . .there’s also a plethora of [read more...]

Whine and Run and Wine and Run and Wine and Run and Wine and Run and Whine! A recap of the Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon

September 6, 2014 // 1 Comment

You get all that? Yeah, figured not. So here’s how this all fits into my running of the Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon on August 31, [read more...]

Weekend Events Preview: 2014 Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon and Relay

July 30, 2014 // 0 Comments

Wine and Running! Combining two of my fav things in the world together? I am in!! Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon and Relay has wine, amazing scenery, but that’s not all. It also has quite the inclusive experience as [read more...]

Fast Guy Problems: ‘Chasing Champions’ returns

June 6, 2014 // 1 Comment

It makes me happy that so many races benefit charitable causes. The twofold positives of getting exercise and assisting a good cause makes our hobby so much better. Now our running becomes about so much more than just being beneficial to us as [read more...]

Race Preview: Fueled By Fine Wine

May 30, 2014 // 1 Comment

Any event that advertises a Post-Race Wine Celebration has got my attention. Now, I know Portland is a beer town, but just outside of glorious PDX are some of the best vineyards you’ll find in the NW. Fueled By Fine Wine combines my two favorite [read more...]

Hi. My Name is Jessica and I am Addicted to Racing.

May 15, 2014 // 12 Comments

“Hi. My name is Jessica and I am addicted to racing.” Admitting you have a problem is the first step. Having a running and racing addiction is such a great thing, in my opinion. I’ve been advised that discussing my addiction openly is a good [read more...]

Make a Trip of It: A Runcation recap Mike to Mike Half Marathon (and All American Marathon)

May 14, 2014 // 1 Comment

On Sunday, May 4th I participated in the Mike to Mike Half Marathon in Fayetteville, North Carolina. I flew from Portland and landed in Fayetteville, North Carolina the evening before the race. I was lucky enough to have someone else pick up my [read more...]

Put the “weekend” in “Eugene Marathon Weekend” – Day trips and activities to in Eugene

May 11, 2014 // 1 Comment

In 2009, when I ran the Eugene Marathon, my husband and I made a weekend out of it. We stayed at the adorable Secret Garden Bed & Breakfast mere blocks for Hayward Field and then zipped out to the coast the following day to the Newport Aquarium. [read more...]

Preview: Registration for the Enchanted Forest Wine Run in Grants Pass (An OR Destination Race) opens today

May 1, 2014 // 0 Comments

Looking for yet another awesome wine run this year? Well the 3rd Annual Enchanted Forest Wine Run looks to be a great ‘destination’ trail race nestled in the Rogue Valley at Wooldridge Creek Winery that focuses on fun, wine and nature. Shape [read more...]

Make a Trip of It: A Runcation preview of the All American Marathon and Mike to Mike Half Marathon

April 23, 2014 // 1 Comment

I was given the wonderful opportunity to participate in a very unique race called the Mike to Mike Half Marathon. In less than two weeks I will be packing my running shoes and race gear into a suitcase and traveling almost 2500 miles across the [read more...]

Fast Guy Problems: Part 5- The tortoise and the hare, plus an Oregon Wine Country Half preview

April 9, 2014 // 2 Comments

Everyone knows Aesop’s fable about the tortoise and the hare. The basic premise is the fleet hare loses a footrace to the sluggish tortoise because he takes off too fast and stops for naps and breakfast, causing him to lose. In a very [read more...]

Race Preview: Oregon Spring Half 5/3/2014 (Canby, Oregon)

March 20, 2014 // 1 Comment

The Überthons Oregon Spring Half Marathon will be taking place on Saturday, May 3, 2014. This year, as the race will be starting and ending at the St. Josef Winery, it is also coined the St. Josef’s Half Marathon. Whatever you wish to call it, it [read more...]

Will Run for Wine: The 2014 Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon and Relay

March 16, 2014 // 1 Comment

I love wine. Red wine, white wine—as long as its not a box of Franzia Chillable Red—I’m not picky. A year ago I moved here from Arkansas. In Arkansas (and in many states, unfortunately), we like to pretend that we have a wine country. Of [read more...]

Oregon Wine Country Announces VIP Experience (Maybe a Valentine Gift for your Sweetie? Code Inside)

February 13, 2014 // 2 Comments

Valentines Day is tomorrow and if you are still looking for a gift for your runner sweetie or framily (yes friends and family) then look no further than the Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon. Forget the flowers and chocolate, this is sure to please [read more...]