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 and 5K marks it’s 7th year! Last year’s race saw nearly 400 runners cross the finish line for all races combined and had 169 finishers for the half marathon. The race will start and…
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 the year. I wonder what next year will bring.” Well then, have I got a race for you. 🙂 First Run in Eugene gives participants the opportunity to…
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 December 8th. And covered the parking cost to take away that excuse from an adventure. Runners have options ranging from a 5K, up through 15K, 25K, and 50K distance options. The…
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 than 5ks are usually restricted to the track, making road races for “middle distance” runners a special treat. That’s why I was so excited when the Growl to Garden Road Mile…
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 love them, so I quickly registered us! As an afternoon race in Eugene on a Saturday, August 19, Growl to Garden…
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 who are battling cancer. Over in Redmond, the fine folks at Pregnancy Resource Center are raising awareness for the services they provide, free of charge, for young girls, women, men and their babies.…
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 know it it’s over and you’ve had a blast racing your friends through the streets with no need for aid stations or mile markers. The newest road mile…
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 will host a ‘Run with a Researcher’ run & walk. There is no fee and no sign-up required – just show up in some workout clothes and good shoes and enjoy…
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 with a warm finish at the Belknap Hot Springs Lodge and Garden for you to relax before and after you run either 18 or 5 miles. This beautiful, mostly gradual downhill,…
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 Curling. I also attended some medals ceremonies and took in all the magic that those 3 weeks brought. I still get goosebumps when I think about it. I still regret…
