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Race Recap: 2019 Pacific Northwest Marathon/Half (Harrisburg)

October 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

September 21, 2019, the end of Summer and the Pacific Northwest Marathon! I had decided to run this marathon all the way back in April. I have friends who had ran it in the past and highly recommended it to me. I signed up and began my training [read more...]

Race Preview: Eugene Multi Sport Adventure 5k Run/15k Bike/10 Shot Golf

October 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 2019 Eugene Multi Sport Adventure, brought to you by Eclectic Edge Racing, is coming up soon on October 27th. This event has a 5k run, a 15k bike ride, and even some golf (10 shots to be exact.) All the events start at 10a at the Eclectic Edge [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Cross Trot (Eugene)

September 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

For many student athletes, the beginning of the school year also marks the beginning of cross country running season. Casual (and competitive) adult athletes can get in on the fun as well, and one of those opportunities comes on Sunday, October [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Oakridge Triple Summit Challenge

September 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

Located in the dynamic forests of the Pacific Northwest, the Oakridge Triple Summit Challenge is truly in trail running paradise. This event is a three-day trial running extravaganza, where races are run over a whole weekend (Friday – Sunday). [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Pacific Northwest Marathon (Coburg/Harrisburg)

September 1, 2019 // 1 Comment

Anything is possible! That’s what Pacific Northwest Marathon believes as they help people overcome difficult challenges to achieve their fitness goals. Running a marathon takes time, commitment, and many hours of training. It also [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 McKenzie 50k River Trail Run (Eugene)

August 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

In the last two years, I’ve gotten into running 50ks and there’s one I keep hearing about from all the ultra runners. The 2019 McKenizie River Trail Run is now on my bucket list, and I plan to get in as soon as I’m ready for more. If you’ve [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Elijah Bristow 24 hour run (Eugene)

May 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Elijah Bristow 24 hour run is back for its 6th year, bringing with it many former racers who ran it last year. If there’s one thing about the ultra-running community I know, it’s that runners often love to challenge themselves by returning [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Miles on Memorial (Eugene)

May 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you’re looking to get a solid race in on Memorial Day, look no further than Eclectic Edge Racing’s Miles on Memorial. Taking place at Alton Baker Park on May 27, 2019, the chip timed event will feature a 5k, 10k, 15k, and 3-person [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Eugene Marathon

May 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

This spring I set a goal to PR at the Eugene Marathon, but when an injury derailed my plans to run, I didn’t want to miss this event entirely. Fortunately, this race is as fun to watch as it (presumably) is to run, and I absolutely loved being a [read more...]

1 Race, 2 Journeys: A Run Oregon friend-to-friend interview of the 2019 Eugene Marathon

April 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Eugene Marathon is just around the corner, and this historic race will have thousands people lining up to run the full marathon, half marathon, 5k or kids Duck Dash. The course is certified to ensure all runners are completing the same distance, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Save the Bee 5k (Veneta)

March 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

Richardson Park on Fern Ridge Lake near Eugene is the site for the 5th annual Save The Bee 5k. This fundraising event draws attention to our honeybees and their recent struggles, and all proceeds of the race go to support Glory Bee’s [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Eugene Marathon – Running Traditions and #foundchange (DISCOUNT CODE!)

March 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

I ran in High School. I wasn’t half bad either! After graduating, like many, I stopped running and started adulting. Little did I know as a young adult, running can really help you adult better! I started running as a 31 year old “adult.” I [read more...]

Small Race Preview: Strides for Education Eugene 4J 6K and Salmon Creek Run (Powers, OR)

March 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

The AVID Strides for Education Eugene 4J 6K takes place on Sunday, April 7 at 2pm at the School District office, and it raises funds for continuing support of the AVID system and strategies in Eugene’s classrooms. The course of the 6k race is [read more...]

#FinishontheFifty – A Run Oregon race preview of the 2019 Eugene Marathon

February 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

Few cities have as rich a history with running as Eugene. Between Nike and Steve Prefontaine, any race held in Track Town USA should be nothing less than historic. As such, the 13th annual Eugene Marathon and Half Marathon offer participants an [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Couples Classic 5k (Eugene)

January 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

Couples that run together, Valentines Day is approaching! If your significant other doesn’t run, this is a good day to give it a try! Saturday February 9th 2019 brings us the 42nd Michael DeRobertis Memorial Couples Classic 5000 meter Run and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Frost Trot 5K (Eugene)

January 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

2019 is right around the corner and there is no better way to kick off your New Year resolutions than with a frosty 5K. On January 13th, Electric Edge Racing Company offers just that with the Frost Trot 5K in Eugene. This race goes along the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Truffle Shuffle (Eugene)

December 27, 2018 // 0 Comments

While many Oregonians may associate the Truffle Shuffle with Chunk’s signature dance in The Goonies, Eclectic Edge Racing has a much sweeter interpretation. The 37th annual Truffle Shuffle benefits families of veterans through St. Vincent de Paul [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Jingle Bells Run (Eugene)

November 21, 2018 // 0 Comments

Eclectic Edge Racing is bringing on the holiday cheer on December 22nd for the 2018 Jingle Bells Run 5k/15k in Eugene. If you’re a runner who’s also a mom like me, family-friendly holiday races are a really fun way to get in the spirit. This [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Civil War Relay (Corvallis to Eugene)

November 13, 2018 // 0 Comments

There is a long standing battle to be the best between Oregon State University and the University of Oregon and every year this battle is played out on the football field in what is known as the “Civil War”. This is the game where Ducks [read more...]

Why Run Eugene in 2019? Here’s why.

November 12, 2018 // 4 Comments

Why would you pick Eugene Marathon to be your Spring Full or Half? I have run Eugene Marathon myself, Eugene was good to me and it’s been good to so many of my friends! I ran my my fastest marathon time at Eugene in 2018. Eugene ’18 was [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Autumn Trails Eugene (3.5 Mile/6 Mile/10 Mile/16 Mile)

October 3, 2018 // 0 Comments

Who doesn’t love running through the park trails in Eugene? This year’s Autumn Trails Eugene event, brought to you by Level 32 Racing, is on Sunday, November 4th and you have 4 different distances to choose from. The distances are 3.5 miles, 6 [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Willamette Family 5k Run for a Cause (Eugene)

August 25, 2018 // 0 Comments

Walk for a reason or run for a cause! Come to Maurie Jacobs Park in Eugene OR (301 North Adams Street Eugene 97404) for this family friendly 5k and fundraiser on September 23rd. There will be activities for the whole family including temporary [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Miles on Memorial – 5K, 10K, 15K, and 15K relay (Eugene)

April 28, 2018 // 0 Comments

Are you looking for a race to do on Memorial Day? You might consider Miles on Memorial in Alton Baker Park in Eugene, Oregon. The 5K runs all through the park and along the Willamette River. The 10K is a double loop of the same 5K and the 15k [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Ridgeline Ramble 10k/20k Trail Run & Relay (Eugene)

April 23, 2018 // 1 Comment

Ready for adventure? The 10th annual Ridgeline Ramble 20k/10k Trail Run is a great way to spend Memorial Weekend. This Level 32 Racing event on May 26th will cover the entire Ridgeline Trail in South Eugene and it’s going to be fun!! You [read more...]

13.1 miles, 3 wineries, 1 race: A Run Oregon preview of the 2018 Grapes of Half (Eugene)

April 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

Wine Country in Oregon has become something to behold. People come from near and far to explore the gorgeous wineries and drink the delectable wines that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. And lucky for those of us who run, we get the opportunity [read more...]

Race Preview: Run Fast and Flat at the 2018 Eugene Marathon weekend

March 31, 2018 // 0 Comments

April not only brings the wonders of Spring to beautiful Oregon, it brings Fast and Flat to Tracktown USA! Named the “perfect race” by Runners World! Don’t miss out on the 12th year of the Eugene Marathon. This race (which also [read more...]