Foot Traffic is not only the perfect place to shop for all your running gear. It’s also a great race organization that happens to puts on some of the best races in the Portland area! Foot Traffic is known to have well organized races with some of the greatest swag, the best courses, and the most infectious cheer! On the docket each year .. A top notch Easter race, a gorgeous 4th of July tour…
Of all the things that I am fueled by before, during, and after a race (oatmeal, nervousness, water, energy gel, the risk of embarrassing myself), the best thing I can think of may just be fine wine. The 2022 Fueled by Fine Wine Half, Quarter, and newly added 5k is a local race held in the fertile grape growing town of Dundee. The race partners with local Dundee charities and Oregon sponsors to support the…
Everything is cancelled the next few weeks – and if it’s not yet, it should be. Please do your part and lay low, maintain distance from others, and in general follow the recommendations by the CDC to keep the community healthy. We’ll continue to notify you of important deadlines for races that are further out, so you can plan accordingly. Check the full Run Oregon Race Calendar here. Deadlines & Deals Registration for the Portland…
When 2019 started, we knew that the 10th annual Fueled by Fine Wine, was in its final year. The RD was moving on and that left many people sad to think that this “bucket list” race was going to be no more. Luckily, this final year turned from an encore into a rebirth, with Foot Traffic agreeing to take over this iconic race. Nonetheless, the 2019 FBFW was (like always) one to remember and celebrate.…
The Fueled by Fine Wine Half Marathon has become one of those races that people are putting on their bucket lists. It combines a unique race course through local area vineyards with a nice after party of wine drinking deliciousness. And this year it is reaching its 10th anniversary! The course just posted recently, so check out the map here. The RD actually shifts the route slightly from year to year so that runners will…
I am definitely not a stranger to running half marathons, especially in the Portland Metro area. I have run in many events over the years, but have never signed up and ran Fueled by Fine Wine half marathon. This event featured some of my favorite things, running, wine, and wine. How could I not sign up and race? I was not able to pick up my race packet until the day of the race. Usually,…
I love beer. After now having visited over 365 different breweries, it’s fair to say I have sampled a lot of beer (follow me on Untappd). From post-race pints and run club meeting locations, to beer miles and relays, running and the kegged nectar seem to go hand-in-hand in Oregon. Our Kegs and Legs feature is where beer drinking runners like me can go to find some new favorite beverages. Check out previous posts here! We are…
Here’s what Run Oregon has been keeping an eye on this week. Remember, if you know a really cool small race, an important registration deadline, or other fun running news, please send it our way so we can share it with our readers! Reminder: Silver Falls is opening registration at 8a TOMORROW. This race will sell out within a few hours – the half marathon is the big draw, and it’s running on Sunday, Nov. 5.…
I had the opportunity to run the Fueled by Fine Wine half marathon in Dundee, OR on July 9th and if you’re a regular reader of Run Oregon, you know we’re big fans of this race. It’s a great event with spectacular views, a demanding (and ever changing) course, and a sweet after party. This event is really one for the books. I am a trail runner through and through, which means I typically gravitate…
‘To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift’ -Steve Prefontaine This is a meaningful and simple quote that really underlies what it means to be successful in running. Everyone is out there trying to do their best. Personally, I also find meaning in using my gift to help others. The Chasing Champions event has been occurring for the last couple years, at the Fueled by Fine Wine Half Marathon. The beneficiary…
