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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...]

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...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Recharge Press On 5K Fun Run (Bend)

September 4, 2018 // 0 Comments

Summer is waning and the kids are about to head back to school. Soon we will be talking about those cool, crisp, wet days of fall. But before we get there, we have some fun local races happening that highlight the brilliant weather, climate and [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Miles for Midwives 5K (St. Paul)

August 28, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you’ve never been to Champoeg State Park in Saint Paul, here is a great reason to go! If you have been, you know it’s ideal for a 5K so put the Miles for Midwives 5k race on your calendar for Saturday, September 22nd – [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Heart of the Country Fun Run (Helix)

May 18, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you happen to find yourself out in Eastern Oregon in June and want to do a cute little race, the Heart of the Country Fun Run is a great one to check out! After an unfortunate flood destroyed much of the city’s park a few years back, the [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Run for Recovery – 5K and 10K (Redmond)

April 29, 2018 // 0 Comments

In 2003, a group of volunteers in Redmond, Oregon, created the Redmond Alano Club. This group provides a central location for 12 step support meetings to thousands of individuals each year. One of their fundraisers is the Run for Recovery, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Lake Run (Lake Oswego)

April 9, 2018 // 0 Comments

Now in it’s 42nd year, the Lake Run put on by the Lake Oswego Women’s Club is known for its hilly terrain, great views and is the club’s biggest fundraiser of the year! All proceeds will benefit Annie Ross House, the only [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Medford Rotary Prom Run

April 1, 2018 // 0 Comments

The Medford Rotary Prom Run is the newest run in Oregon this Spring as it is brand new this year! Imagine a fun-spirited event that mixes formal wear, tuxedos, corsages and running shoes! Sounds like a good time to me! This event will begin [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Goat Mountain Gallop Half Marathon (Molalla)

March 27, 2018 // 0 Comments

Are you looking for a historic half marathon to run that has been going on for 35 years? Well if you are, the Goat Mountain Gallop Half Marathon is just the race for you! 🙂 Organized, directed and all race proceeds going to the Molalla [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2017 Monster Dash Run for Education – 5K/10K/1 Miler (Ashland)

October 9, 2017 // 0 Comments

I have yet to attempt to run in a costume, but I think if I were to, I’d opt for the old school jack-o-latern giant pumpkin one. The Ashland Monster Dash Run for Education has been going on for 9 years now and their tag line is “So Fun [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2017 Tamale Trot 5K & 10K (Salem)

October 8, 2017 // 2 Comments

For whatever reason, post-run I crave salsa and chips. And I devour them if I get my hands on them! I also love Mexican food in general – tamales and tacos for days! Combine that together for a race?! OMG I’m there! The first ever, [read more...]

Small Race Preview: Tigard K9 5K Run/Walk and Kids Run (Tigard)

September 14, 2017 // 0 Comments

Woof! Woof woof! Being an animal lover and a dog owner, I am all about combining running and dogs together. The Tigard K9 5K is a fundraiser for the Tigard Police K-9 program and local youth projects. Last year the race raised $3,000 for the K-9 [read more...]

Small Race Preview: Free Flight Run – 10K, 5K and Kid’s Mile Run (Newport)

September 13, 2017 // 0 Comments

Do you want to run the oldest continuous race held in Lincoln County? The Free Flight Run, named after migrating brown pelicans flying along the beach at this time of year, is put on by the Coast Hills Running Club, and offers a 10K, 5K and Kids [read more...]

Small Race Preview: Run Foster 5K and Kids Fun Run (Portland)

September 5, 2017 // 0 Comments

The Run Foster 5k race is a fundraiser race put on by Embrace Oregon, an organization that connects community members to foster children throughout Oregon and they are dedicated to the flourishing of each foster child. Every day twenty children [read more...]

Small Race Previews: Pinksox Run to Live 5K/10K (Eugene) & Walk For Life 3K/5K (Redmond)

August 21, 2017 // 0 Comments

There are 2 wonderful opportunities coming up to support women’s health, which in turn supports the health of all of us! On Saturday, September 16th you can choose from a 25 year tradition in Eugene that raises awareness and funds for women [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 MAC Dash Sprint Triathlon (Madras)

August 17, 2017 // 0 Comments

As a relatively new runner/racer, I spend 5 days a week running/training to get better, faster, farther and stronger. This is why I find triathlons so amazing – these triathletes train how I do on just running on THREE different athletic [read more...]

Small Race Preview: It’s My Ability 5k Run/Walk (Boring)

August 11, 2017 // 0 Comments

“Dad, Autism is not my disability, it’s my ability.” This statement was the foundation of the It’s My Ability 5k Run/Walk that is now in its 5th successful year. Put on by Harmony Orthodontics, this race has raised $90,000 [read more...]

Small Race Preview: Riverhawk Run – 1k, 3k or 5k run/walk (The Dalles)

August 4, 2017 // 0 Comments

Ever wanted to run on cross country courses in The Dalles? The Riverhawk Run is just that so you are in luck! There are 3 options to choose from for this small town race – 1k, 3k or 5k and all are run/walk and family friendly. All courses use [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2017 Silvan Ridge Winery Twilight 5k (Eugene)

July 30, 2017 // 0 Comments

Wine and Running. Music and Sunset. What else could you want for a 5k race? The Silvan Ridge Winery Twilight 5k race is a chip timed race on lovely rolling hills around the Silvan Ridge Winery. The out and back route takes you through the gorgeous [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2017 Don’t Sweat It 5k Run/Walk (Wilsonville)

July 23, 2017 // 0 Comments

Now in just it’s 2nd year, the Don’t Sweat it 5k Walk/Run is a race organized by the Nehrkorn Family, in honor of their son, Oliver, who was diagnosed with Ectodermal Dysplasias, which is a disorder that creates defects in the hair, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 SHOC Foundation Run/Walk

July 15, 2017 // 0 Comments

Based in Portland, Oregon, the Sherie Hildreth Ovarian Cancer (SHOC) Foundation is a fund-raising organization founded in honor of a beloved local teacher who passed away from the disease in 2009. The foundation strives to spread awareness about [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Family Dogs 1 Mile Fun Walk and 5k Run/Walk (Portland)

July 6, 2017 // 0 Comments

The Family Dogs Fun Walk and 5k Run is now in it’s 8th year and is a fundraiser for the Family Dogs New Life Shelter, a non profit 501c3 no kill dog shelter dedicated to rescuing and re-homing needy dogs of all ages, breeds and backgrounds. [read more...]

Race Preview: Barrel to Keg Relay to End Poverty (Philomath to Newport) – ONE DAY RELAY

June 28, 2017 // 0 Comments

Wine. Beer. Fundraiser to help people in poverty. Costumes. Lots of running, with friends or all by yourself. What else could you need in a day? The 7th Annual Barrel to Keg Relay to End Poverty is a great and scenic one day relay through the back [read more...]

Mid-Valley Small Race previews: Running Wild 5k (Monmouth) and Finish at the the Flag 5k (Lebanon)

June 1, 2017 // 0 Comments

Does the idea of running a 5k and doing an outdoors skills challenge at the same time sound intriguing to you? The annual Running Wild 5k Run/Walk incorporates archery, trap shooting, spin casting and animal tracking identification as an [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 ZERO Prostate Cancer 5k (Portland)

May 17, 2017 // 0 Comments

Portland is honored to host this great event again for the 2nd year! The ZERO Prostate 5k Run/Walk in Portland, Oregon, is a fundraiser for the national organization, ZERO Prostate, who’s mission is to end prostate cancer and make prostate [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2017 Youth Dynamics FUNd Run 5K

February 28, 2017 // 0 Comments

In the Pacific Northwest, there are no shortage of race venues to choose from, but sometimes the best motivation for joining a particular race may be to support the causes that the race helps financially sustain and keep going. Youth Dynamics FUNd [read more...]