Fans of locally-organized running relays will be happy to see that the great people of Gorgeous Relays have created a Gorgeous Virtual Relay, with some really great pricing. A team of 5-6 is $30; teams of 3-4 can sign up for $20, pairs can register for $10, or you can run solo for just $5. (Note: every time you see “run” in this post, think “run OR walk.”) Registration is now open and will run…
One of my favorite relays is fast approaching: the Three Capes Relay is Saturday, February 29. Running from Tillamook to Pacific City, this is a 26.2-mile relay with five legs that can be run solo or in a team of up to 5 people. If you are planning on running or walking this one (or want to pull together a team quick), be sure to sign up by Monday – February 10th is the deadline…
Relay races are such a great way to be with friends, create memories, and get active. Three Capes Relay has been very popular amongst the Run Oregon team. We have had many racers over the years participate in this great race, myself included. With so many relay races to choose from, this one is definitely a top race in my book. The course, the distances, and the scenery are just a few reasons why I always recommend…
Have you ever wanted to run a relay but didn’t want to recruit friends for a team? Or maybe your friends that run are all just too busy or have a strict training schedule for their spring goal race … well, we’re here for you, friends. Run Oregon is collecting names of people who are interested in running the 2020 Three Capes Relay. If you’re 90% sure you can make it and want to run…
Getting ready for a relay used to mean packing, planning, and … a whole of preparation. Don’t get me wrong, I still had a blast at the 2019 Wild Rogue Relay, but Gorgeous Relays’ one-day relays have really spoiled me. With a job and two kids, plus ORRC and Run Oregon work, I prefer free-range relays. So I’m pretty amped for the 2019 Gorgeous Wine Relay coming up this Sunday and sending us on a…
Let’s face it, one-day relays are fun. You get a team of 3-6 runners together, spend half the day running, drinking beer, and laughing, then go out afterwards to keep the fun going! The Bend Beer Chase is one such one-day relay that keeps it short (55 miles) and keeps it real. The neat thing about the Beer Chase series is that at each exchange, there is a local brewery that sponsors that leg. So they…
Less than a month remains until the 2019 Gorgeous Portland Pub Relay, hosted by our friends at the Gorgeous Run Series. Their one-day relays are fun and known for offering amazing views, sometimes on less-traveled trails. They have a dedicated following, in part because the more of their relays you run each year, the bigger discounts you get on registration. This year’s Pub Relay is on Saturday, May 18, with the first teams starting at…
As I sit typing this (and lets be honest, probably as you are reading this), it’s raining outside. I don’t know about you, but I am about ready for some summertime running – or at least something dry. Summer also means the crossover into relay season, and do we have a fun one to relay. Cascade Relays (directors of the extremely popular CLR), are no strangers to the relay world and have expanded their one-day…
They sure got the name right, this was definitely a gorgeous relay. We were lucky to have great cool weather in the morning and a clear and sunny afternoon. I had the unique experience of starting off our team as Runner 1. Our team was made up of a veteran Run Oregon relay team from the Sunstone Running Club. Found Kelly Barten regularly runs with Sunstone and has convinced them to write for the blog…
by Guest Community Bloggers Michael Schrift and Marc Larson The training and preparation for the Gorgeous Coast Relay (our third relay of the year for this team) has been a little more haphazard than the other two we’ve run. Partly because the opportunity only up a couple of weeks ago and partly because we were busy doing other running events in the weeks prior. But we’ll go with the explanation that we are an “experienced…
