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Race Preview: 2020 Run on the River (Virtual)

April 29, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Run on the River is an annual favorite for the Astoria Parks, Recreation and Community Foundation, helping people come together and stay healthy. Thanks to coronavirus those two goals are currently at odds with one another, but the spirit of the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Dirty Leprechaun 5k/10k Obstacle Race (Tualatin)

February 14, 2020 // 0 Comments

Spring is coming. Yep, really. And what that means to runners is that race season is going to be in full swing soon. The 2020 Dirty Leprechaun will be on March 14th this year and it will be one great way to celebrate the return of lighter days and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Heartbreaker Half, 10K and 5K (Hillsboro)

February 1, 2020 // 0 Comments

Held in Hillsboro at Liberty High School, with a course that explores the rural areas to the north, the Heartbreaker races are scheduled to occur on Sunday, February 16th this year. I have attended this event several times over the years and find [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Sweetheart Run 5k & 10k (Sweet Home)

December 31, 2019 // 0 Comments

One of the main, fun reasons for me to participate in organized road races is the fact that I would be running through areas I haven’t seen before. A few years ago I made the trip to Sweet Home to participate in a beautiful small town race. [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Daimler Holiday Half/10 Miler/10k/5k (PDX)

November 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you’ve never heard of Freddi the Yeti, you’ve probably never done the Holiday Half in Portland. He’s a celebrity here in the running community, as he helps provide some motivation to run in the winter months. There aren’t really a ton of [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Newport Turkey Trot 10K/5K/Kids Run

November 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

Do you have a Turkey Trot on your calendar yet? If not, and you’re going to be at the coast (or want to be at the coast) on Thanksgiving morning, sign up for the Newport Turkey Trot to make room for the afternoon feast! This is a great family [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Jingle Bell Run 5K / 1K (Bend)

November 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

Jingle bells are taking the place of cowbells at this great event in Bend – the Jingle Bell Run! Grab your most festive [running-friendly] outfit and come out for a quick 5K to benefit The Arthritis Foundation. As always, 100% of the proceeds [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Grants Pass Marathon/Half Marathon/10k/5k/1M

October 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

In 2018, The Grants Pass Half Marathon added a Full Marathon to the agenda, and this year, it’s back! Come out on Saturday, October 26 th to join your running community for the 2019 Grants Pass Marathon/Half Marathon/10k/5k/1M. There’s also a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Monster Dash Run for Education 10K/5K/1M (Ashland)

October 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 11th annual Monster Dash Run for Education, hosted by the Yogurt Hut, the Ashland Kiwanis, and the Ashland Schools Foundation (the beneficiary), will be held on Saturday, October 26th. Pick your distance of choice from a 10K run, 5K run/walk, or [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Runtoberfest 5K and Kids Run (McMinnville)

September 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 2019 Runtoberfest 5K & Kids Run in McMinnville is coming up fast on Saturday, October 5th! Both events will be held at the McMinnville High School stadium and 2019 is the second year for the new route! The 5K participants will complete a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Champions Run For Heroes (McMinnville) – THIS WEEKEND

September 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

McMinnville may be a bit off the beaten path, but located about 30 minutes south of Sherwood on 99W, there are a couple fun races in this city. One of the best, benefiting local causes and put on by the nonprofit See Ya Later Foundation, is the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Tigard K9-5K

August 31, 2019 // 0 Comments

For those of us that race regularly in the greater Portland area, Cook Park should be a familiar location. Expansive, with greenways along the river, forest, and meadow as well as near the typical playgrounds and ball fields, it’s a nice place [read more...]

Race Preview & DISCOUNT: 2019 Spirit of Oregon Half Marathon and High Street Hustle 5k and 10k (Salem)

August 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

Spirit of Oregon Half Marathon and The High Street Hustle 5k and 10k have joined forces for a single event – this October. It’s going to be something worth coming out to experience yourself, starting AND ending at Salem’s capital [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Seaside Beach Run (Seaside)

July 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

To break up the monotony of a treadmill or standard neighborhood loop, many runners try visualization and imagine themselves on the beach like Baywatch or Chariots of Fire. This July in Seaside, runners can make those fantasies a reality. Now in its [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 South Slough Trail ‘N Treat (Charleston)

July 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

Come to Charleston on July 13th to run a fun 5k and support a good cause! The 2019 South Slough Trail ‘N Treat, quoted as a run “where the river meets the sea, along vast tidal flats, extensive marshes, and meandering channels” will be an [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...]

Oregon Coast Small July 4th Races: 2019 Mayor’s Firecracker 4k & 2019 Neskowin 5k Runabout

June 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

Come out to beautiful Mingus Park in Coos Bay on July 4th for the 2019 Mayor’s Firecracker Run. This race is a great option for families with a free kid’s run and a 4k for the grown ups. This summer holiday race, hosted by South Coast Running [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Britt Woods Firehouse Run (Jacksonville, OR) and Firecracker 5k (Harrisburg, OR)

June 11, 2019 // 1 Comment

In theory, running is a simple sport, but many races are so elaborate and expensive that they seem to miss the point. Two races in greater Oregon that are bucking this trend are the Britt Woods Firehouse Run in Jacksonville and the Firecracker 5k [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Newport Celebration Run 5k/10k/Half Marathon

June 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 2019 Newport Celebration Run will be held on the 4th of July, as always, in Newport. Starting/finishing at Rogue Brewery, these races offer participants the rare opportunity to run on the 1,300+ ft NOAA Pier! There’s a distance for [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 ORRC Summer Solstice 5k at the Zoo (Portland)

May 31, 2019 // 0 Comments

One of my favorite parts of participating in organized races is running in new and unique locations. While I have been to the Oregon Zoo many times, the course for the Summer Solstice 5k at the Zoo will take participants through some areas that are [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 ECEC Butterfly 5k Run/Walk (Elkton)

May 29, 2019 // 0 Comments

Fly like a butterfly on Saturday June 22nd for the 2019 ECEC Butterfly 5k Run/Walk. This will be a beautiful run (or walk if you prefer!) along the Umpqua River in Elkton, OR. Get the kiddos involved too, as there’s a FREE kids race for little [read more...]

Small Mid Valley Race Previews: 2019 Strawberry 5k/1m Fun Run/Walk (Lebanon) & 2019 Santiam Hospital 3k/5k/10k Fun Run/Walk (Stayton)

May 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

Strawberries in June .. I can’t think of much better than this symbol of summer. The 33rd Annual Weyerhaeuser Strawberry 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is coming up fast on June 1st in Lebanon, OR and it should be a fun one. Consider bringing the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Happy Girls Run (Bend)

May 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

If Beyoncé’s “Run the World (Girls)” wasn’t already on your running playlist (you mean you haven’t spent the last few weeks inhaling both the documentary and live album versions of Homecoming?), perhaps it will be as you train for the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Grants Pass Freedom Run – 5k Run/Walk

April 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

Check out the Rogue River by running a fun 5k on May 25th in Grants Pass! The 2019 Grants Pass Freedom Run will have a “red, white, & blue” theme this year and it should be a great day to celebrate your strength!! The Boatnik Parade will be [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Run Mama Run PDX 5k/10k/Kids Run

April 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

Being a mom is a thankless job sometimes. Yes, that’s a cliché thing to say, but it doesn’t make it any less true. With Mother’s Day coming, there’s no better way to celebrate a mother’s strength than by participating in an event like the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Happy Valley Fun Run (10K and 5K run/walk)

April 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

Each time I drive through Happy Valley I invariably think to myself “It’s so pretty here!” and always want to explore more. Luckily, coming up on Saturday, May 11th, the 40th annual Happy Valley Fun Run gives that exact [read more...]