One of my very favorite friends lives in Canby and she’s not wrong: it’s a cute little town somewhere between Portland and Salem. It’s also home to the Canby Dahlia Run, a half marathon and 10K coming up this year on August 27th for its 11th year. The half marathon takes racers on a scenic course past a golf course, through wooded forests, and a stretch along the Willamette River. After two miles through quaint…
Oregon offers a lot of different scenery with plenty of trails through all of them. Lay It Out Events in Bend gives you the opportunity to run through beautiful Ponderosa pine forests (which smell of butterscotch!) with breathtaking mountain views. At the Haulin’ Aspen Trail Run you can choose between the Full, Half, or Half-As (6.55mi) Marathon, and athletes of all speeds are welcome. Check out a Run Oregon recap here and here! The race starts…
If the Shamrock Run is the run that officially starts race season, there’s no doubt that the Foot Traffic Flat Marathon/Half/Quarter/5k is the race that ushers in Summer. Sure, it doesn’t come around until July 4th every year, but let’s face it – summer doesn’t always come in June around here, especially not this year. Some years, the Foot Traffic Flat is a bit hot, as it wraps around Sauvie Island without much shade. However,…
One of the many benefits of living in Oregon is that we have really good wine. In addition to that, we have lots of beautiful places to run, so some of the best races combine these two elements. NW Dirt Churners hosts one such event on Saturday, July 30th at Chehalem Ridge Nature Park near Gaston, OR called the Wine Country Trail Runs. Here, runners get the opportunity to run a half marathon, a 10k,…
Nestled amongst rolling, picturesque hills in Gaston, Oregon, the 2022 Hagg Lake Triathlon and Trail Festival draws athletes from all over the region. With both Olympic and Sprint distance courses available, as well as Duathlon and AquaBike races, seasoned athletes and novices alike can find a home at this event. The Hagg Lake course is known for its beauty and tradition. The Hagg Lake Triathlon is one of the oldest and longest-running triathlon events in the…
Going to the coast for the 4th of July this year? Need a good excuse to head to Newport that week? The 2022 Newport Celebration Run could be it. You’ll get some awesome goodies with your registration for this race, not to mention you’ll celebrate at Rogue Brewery and get to run on the NOAA Pier. There are several distances to choose from for this event. There’s a 5k Run/Walk, a 10k Run, a…
“Put your money where your love is” Happy Father’s Day!! If you are a father or you are looking to find a gift for the man in your life (or really if you just want to run a race), check out Terrapin Events’ 2022 Grateful Dad Half Marathon /10k/ 5k Run/Walk. There will also be a kid’s race – a perfect dad and family experience. If you’d prefer to run this race on your own,…
It’s time for the 22nd Annual Helvetia Half Marathon/10k/5k!! Last year, Run With Paula Events made a triumphant return after COVID, and we’re back for another successful run in 2022! The Helvetia Half Marathon was voted the BEST HALF MARATHON in the Northwest, and it’s easy to see why! The course tells runners to “Leave the City Behind,” and does just that. The challenging course starts at Hillsboro Stadium, meanders out onto rolling hills, through…
Of all the things that I am fueled by before, during, and after a race (oatmeal, nervousness, water, energy gel, the risk of embarrassing myself), the best thing I can think of may just be fine wine. The 2022 Fueled by Fine Wine Half, Quarter, and newly added 5k is a local race held in the fertile grape growing town of Dundee. The race partners with local Dundee charities and Oregon sponsors to support the…
There’s no arguing that Newport is a quintessential Oregon coast town. From the iconic bridge to the sea fishing vibes downtown, it’s such a great town at the heart of the central coast. In early June, about 1,000 runners will descend on the community to run their gorgeous marathon (and half). The race starts in Yaquina Bay State Park at the lighthouse and the course heads north along the ocean, loops through the city, then…
