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Small Race Preview: 2019 Prineville Hotshot Memorial Run (5K/10K)

April 22, 2019 // 2 Comments

For 25 years, the Wildland Firefighter Foundation has paid tribute to 14 hotshot firefighters that lost their lives in a terrible tragedy. Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been raised over that time, thanks to the Prineville Hotshot Memorial [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 Family Dogs Walk and 5K Run (Portland)

June 29, 2018 // 0 Comments

The 9th annual Family Dogs Fun Walk and 5k Run, a fundraiser for the Family Dogs New Life Shelter, will be held on Sunday, July 29th at Mt. Tabor in Portland. The Family Dogs New Life Shelter is a non profit 501(c)(3) no kill dog shelter dedicated [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 Run Mama Run (Portland)

April 19, 2018 // 0 Comments

Mother’s Day is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate and kick off the weekend than with a race that supports a fantastic cause? Run Mama Run is celebrating its 10th year this year and will be going to support an incredibly [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 Previews: 2018 Run for Rovers 5K and and 4J6K Strides for Education (Eugene)

March 6, 2018 // 0 Comments

Woof woof! The Run for Rovers 5k is a great fundraiser that raises money for Pro-Bone-O which is a non-profit organization in Eugene, Oregon that provides free veterinary services, food and supplies for pets of people who are homeless. Even [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: 2017 Mad Hatter Dash (Salem)

September 6, 2017 // 0 Comments

The 6th annual Mad Hatter Dash on Saturday, September 30th, invites participants to wear their best, most outrageous hats for this fun 5k run/walk benefiting the Dream Center in Salem. The money raised goes towards a college scholarship for at least [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 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...]

Race Preview: 2017 Tour des Chutes – 5k run/walk (Bend)

June 11, 2017 // 0 Comments

Now in its 13th year, the Tour des Chutes is primarily a multi-distance cycling event (7, 25, 50, 75 and 100 miles) but if you are of the non-cycling type of athletic like me (I have no balance on bikes at all!), then you can still participate in [read more...]

Southern Oregon Small Race Previews: Ashland Fourth of July Run and Eagle Point Independence Day Fun Run

June 10, 2017 // 0 Comments

If you happen to find yourself in Southern Oregon on the Fourth of July, there are two great small town races to check out! The 41st Annual Ashland, Oregon 4th of July run offers you two options to choose from: a 2 mile fun run or a 10k run – [read more...]