The Newport Resolution Run on Saturday, January 7, 2023 not only offers a 5k, 10k, and half marathon, but also ties a Polar Bear Plunge into the event. The half marathon starts first at 9am, followed by the shorter distances at 10am. You can view the courses here: the 5K and 10K are fast and flat, while the half marathon is a more challenging run, with a mix of pavement, singletrack trails, and gravel roads.…
The Happy Girls Run offers a half marathon and 5k in Sisters, Oregon on Saturday, November 5th. For women only, this is a great excuse to head to Sisters for a fall weekend getaway with girlfriends. The half marathon is a point- to-point trail run along the Peterson Ridge Trail System, just outside of Sisters. It starts at the top of Peterson Ridge and follows single-track trails for the majority of the run with forest,…
Welcome to the 10th year of the Hell of the Northwest Trail Relay! There are several running options for this gorgeous trail run through Alsea Falls. If running solo is your thing, there’s a full marathon, a half marathon, and a 10k. Or if you want to make it especially epic, run the relay with 2, 3, or 4 people. And since this race is being held in October (October 22nd to be exact,) this…
You know what is scary? We are starting to preview races for late-October and early-November! Where did 2022 go? You know what’s not scary? Why Racing Events has their 7th annual Scary Run Half/10k/5k coming to Washougal on Sunday, October 30th, 2022. This is the perfect cap to a great WRE season, and it’s one of the last major half marathons of the year. The courses will all follow along the Washougal Dike, with the…
I finally got to stand on the Bridge of the Gods again. It had been 8 years since the inaugural year of the Bridge of the Goddess Half Marathon/10k/5k, which was the first time I got to stand on that gorgeous bridge with the breath-taking views. 5 years ago, I did this race and the wildfires forced Paula Harkin to move the race to Vancouver. Last year I did this race again and we started…
Run Oregon loves the Columbia Gorge, and Hood River is one of our favorite places to explore. Aside from the great breweries and small-town charm, the scenery is breathtaking. There are a few cool places to run, and one of them happens to be the Columbia Gorge Marathon this fall. As quoted from a Run Oregon blogger’s experience in a previous year: I can only speak to the half marathon distance, but I thought the…
Whoo hoo! Another Run With Paula Events is right around the corner! If you haven’t run the Beaverton Half Marathon/10k/5k before, you’ll get another chance on Sunday, October 16th 2022! There’s a good chance this popular Paula Harkin race will sell out, so make sure to register NOW! This USATF sanctioned event will start and end at Portland Running Company’s Beaverton location on Nimbus Avenue. The course will take you through Old Town Beaverton before…
The Moore Mountain Runs are nestled in one of the best kept secrets in the heart of Klamath Falls. Over 90% of the courses are on high quality single track and include sweeping views of Upper Klamath Lake and Mt. Shasta. The Linkville Lopers, who put on the races, are all about fun and community. Every dollar from their races goes right back into local charities and places that promote outdoor recreation. The 5k is…
Need a good excuse to go to the coast for a race? We’ve got a good one! The Twisted Pine Run offers 3 race distances, and is located in Newport, at South Beach State Park. Every distance is a little different, and not just in length. The 5K is mostly single-track trail and is fully within the state park. It includes about 3/4 miles of pavement, and has approximately 124’ of elevation gain. The actual…
Alpine Running continues to add amazing races to their lineup and while I’ve done a handful, this one has eluded me year after year. Don’t be like me – sign up and get on these dreamy trails! The Three Sisters Skyline is a great end-of-summer-but-not-quite-fall timeframe on September 24th this year and once again offers the 50K and half marathon distance options. Both courses are considered “fast” by trail running standards, however, the 50K gets…
