eugene running

Mid-Valley Previews: 2020 Wooden Shoe Tulip Fest Run (Woodburn) & Bring in Spring 5K &amp / McKenzie River Half (Eugene)

March 2, 2020 // 1 Comment

**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** The first [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Winter Predictor (Eugene)

December 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

While most runners know how fast they can run a mile, very few of us would be able to say how fast they are at 3.73 miles or 8.06 miles. And in case you’re trying to do the math, that’s 6K and 13K. And good luck at that math because I couldn’t [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Eugene Brews Cruise 5K

August 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Eugene Brews Cruise 5K is a great event for folks who want to try out several different adventures in one great Labor Day. And with that day starting at noon, you could even sleep in beforehand. The 5K race starts at the old Whiteaker School and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Silvan Ridge Twilight 5K (Eugene)

May 30, 2019 // 0 Comments

It is almost a given fact that races start in the morning, generally at 7 or 8 am. The Silvan Ridge Twilight 5K switches things up with a 6 pm start time at the Silvan Ridge Winery, just outside of Eugene. The course is described as an out and back [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 My Breast Friends 5K / 10K (Eugene)

May 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

We all need a little help from our friends some times. And other times, we are the friend who gets to be the helper. At My Breast Friends 5K and 10K this June, you can be a friend and ally through your time, money, and sweat. This is the second year [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Grapes of Half (Eugene)

April 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

According to Wikipedia, The Grapes of Wrath was a novel about “the Joads, a poor family of tenant farmers driven from their Oklahoma home by drought, economic hardship, agricultural industry changes, and bank foreclosures forcing tenant farmers [read more...]

Recap “Preview Run 1” Eugene Marathon and Preview for “Preview Run 2”: April 13th (Eugene)

March 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

Eugene Marathon 2019 is approaching fast. If you are signed up and training, it’s getting real! The preview runs are a big help to those wanting a friendly group run and getting to know the course. I went to Preview 1, last Saturday. I knew [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Oregon Women’s Half (Eugene)

February 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

First thing’s first in describing the Oregon Women’s Half: YES, MEN CAN PARTICIPATE, TOO! This yearly event is a fantastic women’s getaway complete with a race and an afterparty at a winery. Participants can choose from the half marathon or 5K [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Run for the Shamrock (Eugene)

February 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

March is such a festive time of year, whether you are Irish or not. With fun events the whole weekend of March 17th, it can be hard to choose what to do! Luckily, Run For The Shamrock in Eugene, takes place on March 9th, 2019. This is the perfect [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Winter Predictor (Eugene)

December 12, 2018 // 0 Comments

When I sign up for a 5K race, I know my PR, my average pace, and what I can do after a bleh week and I just need to get some movement in. Now if I signed up for a 6K race, all those numbers are a lot less certain. The Winter Predictor 6K and 13K [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Eugene Holiday Half and Hustle (Eugene)

December 1, 2018 // 0 Comments

Get into the spirt this holiday season while staying in shape by running in the Eugene Holiday Half and Hustle (5K and 10K). On December 15th, 2018 join participants in a festive race celebration. The Eugene Holiday Half Marathon & Hustle 10K [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 & 2019 First Run (Eugene)

November 27, 2018 // 0 Comments

Ever had one of these thoughts after crossing a finish line: • “That was so much fun. Too bad it’s over.” • “Wow, I could totally have done that better.” • “The race is over. Now what am I going to train for?” • “Last race of [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Frozen Trail Run Fest (Eugene)

November 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

In their description of the Frozen Trail Run Fest, race organizers make it clear that this is a challenging event that is also, somehow, a lot of fun. Level 32 Racing has organized multiple distance options for athletes to take part in on Saturday [read more...]

Race preview: 2018 Growl to Garden Road Mile (Eugene)

July 28, 2018 // 0 Comments

Road miles fill a unique niche when it comes to races. Running is a sport dominated in recent years by half and full marathons, trail running, relays, and adventure races like the Warrior Dash, with the occasional 10k and 5k mixed in. Races shorter [read more...]

Race recap: Growl to Garden Road Mile (Eugene)

August 28, 2017 // 0 Comments

I hadn’t heard of the Growl to Garden Road Mile until Matt assigned me to do a preview of the race for Run Oregon. But as soon as I clicked the link to the race website I knew I had to run it. I love road miles and my wife Charissa is learning to [read more...]

Small Race Previews: Pinksox Run to Live 5K/10K (Eugene) & Walk For Life 3K/5K (Redmond)

August 21, 2017 // 0 Comments

There are 2 wonderful opportunities coming up to support women’s health, which in turn supports the health of all of us! On Saturday, September 16th you can choose from a 25 year tradition in Eugene that raises awareness and funds for women [read more...]

Race Preview: Growl to Garden Road Mile (Eugene)

July 29, 2017 // 1 Comment

Two words: Road mile! Got your attention, didn’t I? If you’ve been a regular Run Oregon reader, you probably know that I love road miles. You just take off at the sound of the starting gun, give it all you’ve got for 5,280 feet, and before you [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Run with a Researcher in Eugene (FREE!)

July 12, 2017 // 0 Comments

This isn’t a race and it’s not really a group run, either. It’s something totally unique and it makes me want to trek down to Eugene to participate! On the 1st Saturday of the month (next one is Aug 5th), the University of Oregon [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Hot Springs Trail Run

March 18, 2017 // 0 Comments

Put away those mountain bikes and grab your trail running shoes and a towel, for this race location is one of the top mountain biking and running trails in America. The Hot Springs Trail Run is on the McKenzie River Trail for 16+ miles, complete [read more...]

#TrackTown16 – US Olympic Trials hits Eugene from June 30 – July 10

June 24, 2016 // 0 Comments

The Heroes are Coming! I don’t know about you, but I am a big Olympics fan. I attended the 2002 Winter Games when they came to Salt Lake City (my US hometown), and got to attend some great events – Biathlon, Cross Country Skiing, and [read more...]

Race Recap: Lucky Clover 3/17/16 (Springfield, Ore.)

March 26, 2016 // 0 Comments

Holy smokes! Was it a gorgeous evening on St. Patrick’s Day all over Oregon?! The weather was absolutely incredible for us in Eugene/Springfield, as close to 150 racers participated in the 10th Annual Lucky Clover 10K/5K event at Dorris [read more...]