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Race Recap: 2019 Oregon Brewery Running Series 5k at Base Camp Brewing

November 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

Oregon Brewery Running Series hosts some of the best 5K fun runs in Portland (in my opinion). They host 5Ks throughout the Portland area, at local breweries. The 5Ks are un-timed and on an open course, and include the best post race celebration. [read more...]

Race Recap: The Scary Run 2019

November 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

October is such a great month for running. The weather is beginning to get chilly and crisp. The leaves on the trees are starting to fall, and everyone is gearing up for the holidays. One of my favorite running events of the season happens near the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Scary Run (Washougal, WA)

October 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

It is that time of year, spooky decorations, Halloween costumes and candy galore! A favorite time of year for many, myself included. This is the perfect time of year to sign up for some spooky holiday themed races. One of my favorite Halloween [read more...]

Small Race Preview: It’s my Ability 5k (Boring)

August 29, 2019 // 0 Comments

On Saturday September 7th, 2019 come join fellow runners for the 7th annual It’s My Ability 5K. This amazing race is a fundraiser, where 100% of the race sponsorship go directly to Camp Odakoda, a youth camp for Autism and Asperger’s [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Wings and Wheels Half Marathon (Scappoose)

August 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

On Saturday August 17th, come join fellow runners in the 3rd annual Wings and Wheels Half Marathon. This is presented by South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and will feature Uberthons as the official race timer. The race starts promptly at [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Sip and Slur 5k (Roseburg)

August 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

Are you in the Roseburg area? Mark your calendars for August 24th for this family friendly twilight fun run. 2019 marks the 2nd year for Sip and Slur. This fun run will tour participants through Roseburg making check point stops at local breweries [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Ralph Painter Run (Rainier)

July 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

On July 28th, 2019, join fellow participants in a 5K or 10K run in the Ralph Painter Run, at Rainier High School. This race is in memorial of Ralph Painter, it has been established in his honor. All proceeds from the race go towards a scholarship [read more...]

Small Race Preview: OR Brewery Running Series – Public Coast Brewery (Cannon Beach) THIS WEEKEND!

May 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Oregon Brewery Running Series puts on some amazing running events. For those who have never participated in a Oregon Brewery Running Series race, why not? These events are family friendly, un-timed, and in all honesty, put the “fun” [read more...]

Finishing first at the Oregon Brewery Running Series at Backwoods Brewing Company in the Pearl

May 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

There are so many great running events in Portland, but something I always look for in a race is how the course is, is it family friendly, and of course how the post race after party is. Some of my favorite running events are put on by the Oregon [read more...]

Race Recap: Blooms to Brews Half Marathon (Woodland WA)

May 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

I have always wanted to run Blooms to Brews half marathon. I had seen pictures from past events, and knew this was a race I wanted to be a part of. There is just something about running near the tulip fields, and running on a fast and scenic [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Hippie Chick Half Marathon / Quarter / 5k (Hillsboro)

April 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

Hippie Chick Half Marathon has been a tradition for female runners for many years! This year, the Hippie Chick Half Marathon will feature a half marathon, quarter marathon, and a 5k. It will be directed by the original event creator Paula Harkin, of [read more...]

Small Race Preview: Oregon Brewery Running Series 5k at Heathen Brewery (Vancouver)

March 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Oregon Brewery Running Series will be back at Heathen Brewing on April 27th, 2019. This family friendly 5k fun run, is unlike any event I have ever participated in. The races are all un-timed, feature fast courses around the brewery, are family [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 SW Hope 5K (Portland)

March 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

For those who love to race for a good cause, the SW Hope 5K is a great one to sign up for. Held on April 6th, 2019, at Gabriel Park in SW Portland. Racers can run, walk or even stroll through this family friendly 5K. Come join other racers in the [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...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Manzanita Beach Run

July 1, 2018 // 0 Comments

Destination Race Alert! If you are like me, I love to plan a trip around a race. There is nothing better than being on vacation, and running in a race. How does a picturesque course, sand between your toes, music and yummy post race snacks sound? [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Team up for Students 5K (Cornelius)

April 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

Mark your calendars on May 26th for the fourth annual Team up for Students. Team up for Students 5K is a 5K run/walk. This community wide event benefits the schools students deserve, in Washington County. Educators in this community invite all [read more...]