In 2017, I was introduced to the Gorgeous Relay Series. Having done several relays in the past, some good and some simply memorable, I was eager to try one of the Gorgeous races to see how they measured up. I’d heard that they lived up to their title – Epic and beautiful – and I loved that they were only ONE day relays, something that was much easier for this busy working mom who had…
If you’re a regular reader of Run Oregon, you know we really like the Gorgeous Series. Their one-day relays and free pub runs are a ton of fun because they’re kept small (so they’re not crowded) and the courses are beautiful and challenging. It helps that the owners, Kerry and Traci, have proven themselves time and time again by putting on great events, and they’re just great people. There was a time when I was…
Relays are becoming more and more popular, and for good reason. We at Run Oregon are preparing for a number of them, most notably the Gorgeous Portland Pub Relay on Saturday, May 18. These events being together all of the aspects of running that draws us to the sport and adds on an extra flare of fun. Sharing this fun with a team increases the likelihood you will run fast and will have a blast…
Welcome to Gorgeous Week! We have partnered with Run Oregon to reach out to all you Gorgeous Runners during the most appropriate week of all…that’s right Valentine’s Day is coming! We will be featuring one of our 2019 Gorgeous Series events each day this week. We hope you read something that sounds interesting, and that you decide to join us for one, or all, of our One Day, One Van, One Gorgeous Series events! For…
Welcome to Gorgeous Week! We have partnered with Run Oregon to reach out to all you Gorgeous Runners during the most appropriate week of all…that’s right Valentine’s Day is coming! We will be featuring one of our 2019 Gorgeous Series events each day this week. We hope you read something that sounds interesting, and that you decide to join us for one, or all, of our One Day, One Van, One Gorgeous Series events! For…
Welcome to Gorgeous Week! We have partnered with Run Oregon to reach out to all you Gorgeous Runners during the most appropriate week of all…that’s right Valentine’s Day is coming! We will be featuring one of our 2019 Gorgeous Series events each day this week. We hope you read something that sounds interesting, and that you decide to join us for one, or all, of our One Day, One Van, One Gorgeous Series events! For…
The 2018 Gorgeous Coast Relay was run on October 6 starting in Astoria. The Run Oregon team was made up of a group of friends who has done a number of relays together, but never a one-day relay. Read about their thoughts on Legs 1-6 here, and below for the final six legs. Leg 7 – 5.31 miles – Warrenton – (Sachleen) My second leg, leg 7, was a bit longer at 5.3 miles with a…
Last year, there were many sad runners when it was announced that the Gorgeous Relay had to be cancelled due to the devastating Eagle Creek fire. This year, the race is back, with a new and (of course) gorgeous course to look forward to. This race will be a celebration of the Columbia Gorge at the Friends of the Columbia Gorge! The 2018 Gorgeous Relay, “the one that started it all,” should be a treat…
Whether you love relays or would love to start loving relays, a Gorgeous Relay will be a memorable one, and even more so out in Yamhill County. The 2018 Gorgeous Wine Country Relay will be on July 15th this year, and this is one of my personal favorite races. The relay will begin in Dundee at Argyle Winery and you’ll get to tour some stunning vineyards and wineries along the scenic Willamette Valley and even get…
If you missed out on Hood to Coast or are having relay withdrawals, check out Gorgeous Relay running on Sunday, September 17th. Oregon’s original one-day relay, Gorgeous Relay starts just outside of Cascade Locks and finishes 60 miles west in Portland. Teams of 2-6 runners experience the historic Columbia River Highway, the Vista House at Crown Point and views of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers along this breathtaking course. It’s a day of gorgeous views…
