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2020 Oregon Brewery Run Series – Fort George Brewery (at The Run Pub)

September 7, 2020 // 0 Comments

How much have you missed the OR Brewery Running Series? If you are a runner in Portland who loves beer, you’ve surely heard of this 5k-ish running series and hopefully been to a few. Chances are, you also know that most races have been a bit of a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Oregon Brewery Running Series – Hoppy Earth Day Brewfest (McMinnville)

March 14, 2020 // 0 Comments

**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** On April [read more...]

Eastern Oregon Race Previews: 2020 Owyhee Off-Road Challenge (Adrian) & Big Cats Fun Run (Echo)

February 23, 2020 // 0 Comments

**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** The [read more...]

Eugene Race Previews: 2020 Oregon Brewery Running Series at Ninkasi and 2020 Great Green Run ‘n Relay

February 20, 2020 // 0 Comments

**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** Oregon [read more...]

Columbia Gorge Race Previews (3/14/20): OBRS 5k at Ferment Brewing (Hood River) and St. Patty Day Columbia River Trail run/walk (The Dalles)

February 13, 2020 // 0 Comments

On March 14th, 2020, join Oregon Brewery Running Series in the Columbia Gorge at Ferment Brewing in Hood River. “Located on Hood River’s waterfront, the second floor tasting room at Ferment offers expansive views of the Columbia River Gorge, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Oregon Brewery Running Series – Baerlic Brewing (Portland)

February 7, 2020 // 0 Comments

Oregon Brewery Running Series returns to Baerlic Beergarden and Food Pod in NE Portland for their run on March 7th, 2020. This Baerlic Brewing location offers a tap room surrounded by some of the best and varied food carts. From this location, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Oregon Brewery Running Series – Vagabond Brewing (PDX)

January 31, 2020 // 0 Comments

The third event in the 2020 Oregon Brewery Running Series takes place at Vagabond Brewing in SE Portland on Saturday, February 29. This untimed fun run starts and ends at the brewery, and it is supportive of runners and walkers of all ages and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Oregon Brewery 5k Running Series – Hopworks Urban Brewery (Vancouver)

January 25, 2020 // 0 Comments

Please tell me you’ve tried out the Oregon Brewery Running Series. These 5k (or 5k-ish) races, all held at some of greatest breweries that Oregon and Vancouver have to offer, are super fun, low key, and worth the price of admission by a long shot. [read more...]

Race Preview: Oregon Brewery Running Series 5k at Level Beer (PDX)

January 18, 2020 // 0 Comments

Sure running a 5k is fun, but what about running a 5k and then having it immediately followed up with live music, great food, and refreshing craft brews? The Oregon Brewery Running Series kicks off their 2020 season Saturday, February 15, 2020 at [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Worst Day of the Year Run (Troutdale)

January 6, 2020 // 0 Comments

Last winter was my first experience with the Worst Day of the Year Run. And it was the most fun I ever had at a worst anything. There is so much about this race that is fun. To start with, you get to choose your start time: 9, 10, or 11am. So, you [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Oregon Brewery Running Series – Baerlic Brewing (Portland)

November 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

To close out the 2019 season, the Oregon Brewery Running Series held its finale 5k at Baerlic Brewing in NE Portland. As is always the case with OBRS races, the event was well organized, welcoming to runners of all paces, and above all fun for [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 The Fanciest 5K. Ever.

November 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

Looking for a fun race to do before your hangover run on New Year’s Day and after stuffing your face since Thanksgiving? This years Fanciest 5K. Ever. will not disappoint as you try and squeeze yourself into that old suit or dress you [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Oregon Brewery Series 5k Fun Run/Walk at McMenamins Kennedy School

November 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

The largest event for the Oregon Brewery Running Series is the one hosted by the Kennedy School McMenamins. On October 26th, I was lucky enough to attend this “Boos & Brews” Halloween 5k Fun Run/Walk in NE Portland. It turned out to be an [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Jingle Bell Run 5K / 1K (Bend)

November 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

Jingle bells are taking the place of cowbells at this great event in Bend – the Jingle Bell Run! Grab your most festive [running-friendly] outfit and come out for a quick 5K to benefit The Arthritis Foundation. As always, 100% of the proceeds [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Oregon Brewery Running Series – Portland Cider Co. (Clackamas)

November 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

Just as running and drinking combine hard work with fun, the Oregon Brewery Running Series series combines the casual attitude of a 5k with the organization and swagger of a larger race. On Saturday, October 19th I ran the 5k hosted by Portland [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Oregon Brewery Running Series – Base Camp Brewing 5k

October 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

Have you ever had a S’more Stout beer from Base Camp Brewing Company? Come to the Oregon Brewery Running Series 5k Run at Basecamp Brewing on November 2nd, and you can celebrate with a free one, roasted marshmellow and all. Yep, really, they do [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Baerlic Brewing 5k Fun Run (Portland)

October 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

Carbing up is an important part of any race preparation, and the Brewery Running Series has combined carbs and running in the most simple way possible: beer + running = fun. Each race in this series partners with a brewery, and on Saturday, November [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Hit the Barlow Trail 5K (Gresham)

October 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Sam Barlow High School Alumni Association (SBHSAA) presents the inaugural Hit the Barlow Trail 5K and Kid’s Run. Proceeds from this event go to support the SBHSAA which will be establishing scholarships for graduates of Sam Barlow High [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Oregon Brewery Series – McMenamins Kennedy School 5k Fun Run

September 30, 2019 // 0 Comments

There are many things that the Pacific Northwest is known for, and beer is certainly one of them. So is running, and so are the McMenamins pubs. So how better to combine all three with the Oregon Brewery Series latest and greatest McMenamins Kennedy [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 OR Brewery Series – Trap Door Brewing 5k Fun Run/Walk (Vancouver)

September 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you still haven’t come to a one of the 5k events in the Oregon Brewery Series, October could be your last chance before the weather starts getting colder and wetter. The Trap Door Brewing 5k Fun Run/Walk in the series will be on Saturday, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Reed College 5k FUNd Run/Walk (Portland) – THIS WEEKEND

September 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

Nestled in SE Portland, Reed College is an impressive school with an equally impressive aesthetic. The lovely brick buildings are complemented by the stunning Reed Canyon, and on Saturday, September 21, runners and walkers are invited to explore the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Mad Hatter Dash 5k Fun Run (Salem)

September 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s all about the hats. Come for the sweat and stay for the fun at Salem’s 8th annual Mad Hatter Dash on Saturday, September 28th, 2019. This event is a 5k fun run which benefits the Salem Dream Center which helps poverty stricken kids through [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Back to School Dash 5K Fun Run/Walk (Dallas)

September 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Back to School Dash 5K Fun Run / Walk in Dallas OR will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 9:00 AM. This event benefits the backpack and school supply giveaway for kids in Polk County. The course will start and finish at the Dallas [read more...]

Race Preview & DISCOUNT: 2019 Spirit of Oregon Half Marathon and High Street Hustle 5k and 10k (Salem)

August 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

Spirit of Oregon Half Marathon and The High Street Hustle 5k and 10k have joined forces for a single event – this October. It’s going to be something worth coming out to experience yourself, starting AND ending at Salem’s capital [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Aunty Diva 5k Aloha Fun Run/Walk (Vancouver)

July 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

There’s a wonderful celebration of Hawaiian and Polynesian Culture at the 4 Days Of Aloha Festival in Vancouver at the end of July. Part of this celebratory weekend is the 2019 Aunty Diva 5k Aloha Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, July 28th at Esther Short [read more...]

Small Race Preview: C.A.T Walk and Fun Run (Hillsboro)

June 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

There are so many 4th of July races in beautiful Oregon! If you are anywhere near Hillsboro on the 4th, check out the C.A.T. Walk and Fun Run. This year marks their 19th year of fighting to eliminate barriers to cancer care! They are fighting [read more...]