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Race Preview: 2019 Oregon Winterfest Royal Run

January 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

Bend OR is a well known playground in the Pacific Northwest that caters to outdoor enthusiasts. With the Oregon Winterfest, a 3 day celebration starting on February 15th, they have numerous activities, including the Royal Run 5K and a special Hot [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Heart Breaker Half, 10k, & 5k Run/Walk

January 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

Last year, I was looking for a race that I could do myself that also had a great kid’s race for my sons to participate in. A lot of races that have options for the kiddos don’t work out time-wise if I want to run first, but the Heart Breaker [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Truffle Shuffle (Eugene)

December 27, 2018 // 0 Comments

While many Oregonians may associate the Truffle Shuffle with Chunk’s signature dance in The Goonies, Eclectic Edge Racing has a much sweeter interpretation. The 37th annual Truffle Shuffle benefits families of veterans through St. Vincent de Paul [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Jingle Bells Run (Eugene)

November 21, 2018 // 0 Comments

Eclectic Edge Racing is bringing on the holiday cheer on December 22nd for the 2018 Jingle Bells Run 5k/15k in Eugene. If you’re a runner who’s also a mom like me, family-friendly holiday races are a really fun way to get in the spirit. This [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Turkey on the Run 12k/5k/Kids Race (Wenatchee)

November 1, 2018 // 0 Comments

If your Thanksgiving plans involve anything near Wenatchee, WA, come run in the 2018 Turkey on the Run on their 10th anniversary! This family friendly race includes a 12k, a 5k, and a kids run, with all distances welcome to walkers as well as [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Runtoberfest (McMinnville)

September 25, 2018 // 0 Comments

Small town races for a good cause are at the core of fun in running. The Runtoberfest in McMinnville, scheduled for October 6th is a benefit for the McMinnville Education Foundation. Featuring a 5K and kids mile (taking place on the track) the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Corvallis Fall Festival 5k/10k

August 29, 2018 // 0 Comments

Heart of the Valley Runners’ 40th annual Corvallis Fall Festival Run takes place on Sunday, September 23 in conjunction with the annual Corvallis Fall Festival, the area’s largest art festival. The run starts and ends in the park near [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Willamette Family 5k Run for a Cause (Eugene)

August 25, 2018 // 0 Comments

Walk for a reason or run for a cause! Come to Maurie Jacobs Park in Eugene OR (301 North Adams Street Eugene 97404) for this family friendly 5k and fundraiser on September 23rd. There will be activities for the whole family including temporary [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Champions Run for Heroes (McMinnville)

August 23, 2018 // 0 Comments

One of the best parts about racing is the ability to pick events that benefit a great cause. The Champions Run for Heroes is a 5K/10K put on the non profit See Ya Later Foundation. Located in McMinnville, about 30 minutes south of Sherwood on 99W, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Forest Grove Lions Club 5k/10k Run & Walk for Sight

August 12, 2018 // 0 Comments

Help out Pacific University College of Optometry and School of Audiology by running the 18th Annual Forest Grove Lions Club Run & Walk for Sight on September 8th. 100% of the funds raised by this 5k and 10k race will go back to the community to [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Superhero 5k & Kid’s Obstacle Challenge (Tigard)

July 23, 2018 // 0 Comments

My mom used to work at a children’s hospital, and if there’s one thing I learned from her, it’s that children are so much stronger than we are. They really are the superheroes of the world, and the 2018 Superhero 5k & Kid’s Obstacle [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Ralph Painter Memorial Run – 5K and 10K (Rainier)

June 29, 2018 // 0 Comments

Ralph Painter, a long-time resident of Columbia County and most recently Chief of Police for the city of Rainier, Oregon, was an avid runner for many, many years. He was always a top contender in any race he ran in high school and earned [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Kilted Mile and Youth Run (part of the Portland Highland Games)

June 23, 2018 // 0 Comments

The Portland Highland Games return to Mt. Hood Community College on Saturday, July 21st, and one of the highlights will be the Kilted Mile. Since 1991, athletes have competed in a mile race on the track, running in Highland kilts. The overall winner [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Freedomthon by Uberthons

June 21, 2018 // 0 Comments

Fourth of July offers many race options but nothing compares to the huge event that surrounds the Freedomthon in Beaverton. The Freedomthon is a 5K on a flat and fun course but also has a TON of fun things going on after and around the race. This [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Newport Celebration Run 5k/10k/Half Marathon

June 5, 2018 // 0 Comments

Going to the coast for the 4th of July this year? Need a good excuse to head to Newport that week? The 2018 Newport Celebration Run could be it. You’ll get some awesome goodies with your registration for this race, not to mention you’ll [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Grateful Dad Half Marathon/10k/5k

May 31, 2018 // 0 Comments

Looking for a fun race for Father’s Day weekend? The 2018 Grateful Dad Half Marathon/10k/5k will be a great excuse to lace up your running shoes and find some fun for the entire family. There will also be a kid’s race available and you can [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Tillamook Family YMCA Milk Run (10k/5k/2 Mile)

May 29, 2018 // 0 Comments

Everyone loves running at the coast and Tillamook offers a lot of charm as well as ice cream and cheese. If you’ve got nothing else on the calendar for Saturday, June 23rd, consider heading to the Tillamook YMCA for the 2018 Tillamook Family YMCA [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 ZERO Prostate Cancer 5K Run/Walk (Portland)

May 23, 2018 // 0 Comments

The 2018 ZERO Prostate Cancer 5K run/walk returns to Portland on Sunday, June 10th on the South Waterfront. There’s something for everyone, with a 5K run or walk, 1 mile walk, Kids’ Superhero Dash for Dad, and virtual Snooze for Dudes [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 WillaMutt Strut Fun 5k Run/Walk (Salem)

May 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

Head down to Riverfront Park along the Willamette River in Salem on June 10th with the whole family, (Fido included!) for the 2018 WillaMutt Strut 5k Run/Walk ! This awesome race will benefit the adoptable cats and dogs of the [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Klamath Hospice Remembrance 5k Run/Walk

May 12, 2018 // 0 Comments

The 6th Annual Klamath Hospice Remembrance Run is a chance for us to honor the lives of those who are no longer with us and to celebrate those memories. This family-friendly event, which includes a ½ mile walk and a 5k Walk/Run, will be held on [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Lake of the Woods 5k/15k (Klamath Falls)

May 10, 2018 // 0 Comments

Do you enjoy family weekends at the lake? The Lake of the Woods Run is a 5k Run/Walk and a 15k Run with a free Kids Run, and you can make a weekend of it with swimming, hiking, fishing, camping, and boating to enjoy just minutes away from the race. [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...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Hero Half Marathon & 8K (Sweet Home)

April 27, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you’re looking for a way to get in a good run while honoring what Memorial Weekend is all about, then head to Sweet Home on Saturday, May 26th for the Hero Half Marathon. Race day includes a half marathon, 8k, 1.3 mile mini race, and [read more...]

Race preview: 2018 Banks Linear Trail Brave Run

April 26, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you like supporting well-organized, low-key, local races that support a good cause, one of the best ones around is the Banks Linear Trail Brave Run, coming up this year on Saturday, May 19th. As the name implies, the event takes place in Banks, [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 McMinnville Alien Abduction Dash 5K

April 20, 2018 // 0 Comments

Here’s a low key race to add to the calendar that also mixes well with family outings. Scheduled during the McMenamins UFO Festival in McMinnville, the Alien Abduction Dash 5K and kids fun run are simple affairs that take the pressure out of [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...]