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Therapeutic Associates PDX Run Series: Free Group Runs with Cool Swag

March 25, 2019 // 2 Comments

Therapeutic Associates is a name most Portland-area runners are familiar with. They are a regular sponsor of a variety of running events, providing support in the form of promotion, pre-race taping, and post-race massages, among other things. [read more...]

Find a Long Run and Running Group: BRU (Bethany Runners Unite)

January 25, 2018 // 0 Comments

We are lucky in Oregon, where there are many local group runs put on by people who just want to go to group runs. They spend their personal time organizing routes, managing social media for their runs, and coordinating post-run coffee chats. But as [read more...]

Find a Weekend Long Run for Saturday, December 30, 2017: Coach Jim’s Run

December 28, 2017 // 0 Comments

Finding a group run, whether long or short, can provide good motivation to actually go get it done. Each, we provide info on one or two runs, so keep checking every Thursday at 5p to see what’s new this weekend. And be sure to check back with [read more...]

Free Saturday Long Runs: Bethany Runners Unite and Coach Jim’s Run

December 14, 2017 // 0 Comments

Bethany Runners Unite is a northwest Portland-area group of friendly runners who put together a group run on most Saturdays. They’ll meet up this Saturday at 8a at the Starbucks located at 4720 NW Bethany Road, near the Claremont Golf Course. [read more...]

Races on our Radar #50: Happy Holiday Edition

December 12, 2017 // 0 Comments

Here’s what Run Oregon has been keeping an eye on this week – mainly some free group runs related to the Christmas and New Year’s Holidays – but some fun New Year’s events you should get on your radar if you’re [read more...]

Find a Long Run and Running Group: (CORK) Central Oregon Running Klub Sun Runners (Bend)

December 7, 2017 // 0 Comments

We are lucky in Oregon, where there are many local running clubs from Ashland to Portland and everywhere in between. We’re also lucky in that there are people out there who put on free group runs, help with races, and support youth and other [read more...]

Find a Weekend Long Run: Saturday with Coach Jim and Sunday with the Red Lizards

November 30, 2017 // 0 Comments

As we look around for more an more options for you to join in a weekend long run, we want to be sure to also remind you of the long-standing Coach Jim runs. These are free group runs geared towards a spring marathon, led by experienced pace group [read more...]

Find a Group Run: Eugene Running Company

November 23, 2017 // 0 Comments

We are lucky in Oregon, where there are many locally-owned running stores in towns from Ashland to Portland. We’re also lucky in that the owners of these stores aren’t content with “just” selling shoes … they consider [read more...]

Find a Weekend Long Run for Saturday, Nov. 18: Portland Running Company and Coach Jim

November 16, 2017 // 0 Comments

If you want some company for your long run this Saturday, here are two options in the Portland metro area. Both are free, open to everyone, and offer a welcoming and supportive environment whether you’re an old friend or a new face. Portland [read more...]

Find a Long Run and Running Group: Rogue Valley Runners (Ashland)

November 9, 2017 // 0 Comments

We are lucky in Oregon, where there are many locally-owned running stores in towns from Ashland to Portland. We’re also lucky in that the owners of these stores aren’t content with “just” selling shoes … they consider [read more...]

Find a Weekend Long Run: Gallagher Fitness Resources (Salem)

October 26, 2017 // 0 Comments

We are lucky in Oregon, where there are many locally-owned running stores in towns from Ashland to Portland. We’re also lucky in that the owners of these stores aren’t content with “just” selling shoes … they consider [read more...]

Find a Weekend Long Run: Portland Running Company Options

October 19, 2017 // 0 Comments

We are lucky in Oregon, where there are many locally-owned running stores in towns from Ashland to Portland. We’re also lucky in that the owners of these stores aren’t content with “just” selling shoes … they consider [read more...]

First Thursday is this Thursday

August 31, 2016 // 0 Comments

Here is your friendly reminder that Fleet Feet PDX’s First Thursday Urban Adventure Run is this Thursday! Here are the details: When: Thursday, August 4, 2016 (see future dates below) What time: The run starts at 6p but people start showing [read more...]

First Thursday is this Thursday

August 28, 2016 // 0 Comments

Well, friends, it’s official. Summer is almost over. But there is still one First Thursday Urban Adventure Run on the calendar for 2016, so be sure to add it to your schedule! Here are the details: When: Thursday, Thursday, Sept 1, 2016 What [read more...]

Portland Marathon Clinic run for July 23, 2016

July 21, 2016 // 0 Comments

Road Runner Sports in NW Portland is the start/finish for this Saturday’s PMC run. The guided routes offered are of 16 and 19 miles. PMC notes on their facebook page that the parking structure at the Uptown Center only allows for 2-hour [read more...]

Portland Marathon Clinic run for July 16, 2016

July 14, 2016 // 0 Comments

The Portland Marathon Clinic is up to 16 and 18 miles this week on their run from Mountain Hardwear downtown. There will be two aid stations on the course, which starts out by crossing to the East Side on the Steel Bridge and then more or [read more...]

Portland Marathon Clinic run for July 9, 2016

July 7, 2016 // 0 Comments

Join the Portland Marathon Clinic this Saturday, July 9, for an 15, 16 or 18-mile run starting from their sponsor Road Runner Sports’ Tualatin location! The run starts out through Tualatin’s neighborhoods to the east of I-5, circling [read more...]

First Thursday is this Thursday

July 3, 2016 // 0 Comments

July’s First Thursday is here (already) so get your friends together and mark your calendar to head to NW Portland and go for a run (or walk). As always, the maps come out at 6p, the raffle starts at 7p, and the party goes until 8p. This is a [read more...]

Portland Marathon Clinic run for July 2, 2016

June 30, 2016 // 0 Comments

Join the Portland Marathon Clinic this Saturday, July 2, for a run of 14 or 16 miles, starting from their sponsor Road Runner Sports’ NW 23rd Place location! The course was not posted as of June 30, so you will have to be in for a surprise. [read more...]

Portland Marathon Clinic run for June 25, 2016

June 23, 2016 // 0 Comments

Join the Portland Marathon Clinic this Saturday, June 25, for an 13, 15 or 16- mile run starting from their sponsor ClubSport location! This week’s route is a real treat. You will start out running north on Lower Boones Ferry before [read more...]

Portland Marathon Clinic run for June 18, 2016

June 16, 2016 // 0 Comments

The Portland Marathon Clinic is running 12, 14 & 16 miles from Mountain Hardwear in downtown Portland this Saturday. You can join them – anyone can! It’s free and extremely fun. It’s also a great way to get your long run [read more...]

Portland Marathon Clinic run for June 11, 2016

June 9, 2016 // 0 Comments

Join the Portland Marathon Clinic this Saturday, June 11, for a 12, 13, or 15-mile run starting from their sponsor Road Runner Sports’ Tualatin location. All runners will start out on the same loop, which heads away from the freeway and into [read more...]

First Thursday is this Thursday

May 29, 2016 // 0 Comments

It’s that time of the month again … time to head to NW Portland for the summertime group run party that is the First Thursday Urban Adventure Run, hosted by Fleet Feet Sports PDX! This is a FREE event, open to runners and walkers. [read more...]

Portland Marathon Clinic run for May 28, 2016

May 26, 2016 // 0 Comments

Join the Portland Marathon Clinic this Saturday, May 7, for a 10, 12 or 13 mile run starting from their sponsor ClubSport location. Parking is available in the parking lot of the Tualatin Foursquare Church just across the [read more...]

Portland Marathon Clinic run for May 21, 2016

May 19, 2016 // 0 Comments

Join the Portland Marathon Clinic this Saturday, May 21, for a 10 or 12 mile run with their experienced pace group leaders. This week’s run is from the Road Runner Sports in NW Portland. The route will make a beeline for the river, crossing [read more...]

Portland Marathon Clinic run for May 14, 2016

May 12, 2016 // 0 Comments

Join the Portland Marathon Clinic this Saturday, May 14, for a 9, 10 or 12-mile run starting from the Tualatin location of Road Runner Sports, located at 7063 SW Nyberg Street. The store is in the Nyberg Woods shopping center located just off the [read more...]