Runners all over the US, (and now all over the world thanks to some great international race options,) have heard of Hood To Coast. Aptly called “the Mother of All Relays,” it’s the most popular relay in the world and has been traveling from the mountains to the beaches of Oregon for over 30 years. But if 2 days in a sweaty van don’t appeal to your sense of adventure, Hood To Coast has a…
To celebrate the Prom Centennial, the Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District is hosting a 100K relay on the promenade in Seaside! This sounds like it’ll be a fun, grueling event, as it’s 20 laps along the prom…at night! The race begins at 8 PM on Friday, May 14th with each team member running as many laps as they please! Teams should be between 2-7 runners. Runners will be given a voucher to have breakfast…
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…
Relays are becoming more and more popular, and for good reason. We at Run Oregon are preparing for a number of them, most notably the Gorgeous Portland Pub Relay on Saturday, May 18. These events being together all of the aspects of running that draws us to the sport and adds on an extra flare of fun. Sharing this fun with a team increases the likelihood you will run fast and will have a blast…
Relays are a great way to share your love for running with some of your fastest or most fun friends. Whether for competitive reasons or just to have a great time, long-distance relays throw a little different challenge at participates that seen in your typical road race. Coordination, team-work and working well under pressure are keys to a successful and enjoyable event. The Roseburg to Coos Bay Relay is a 67-mile race that is run…
Running and racing in Central Oregon certainly has its perks. The views out here are out of this world, especially the closer you get to the mountains. One such place to experience Central Oregon for all its beauty is in the town of Sisters, located just a couple hours east of Portland, Salem and Eugene. One such race to experience is the Sisters Better Half Marathon, a family friendly event that features a flat, fast…
Champoeg State Park is a great venue for running a race of any distance. It’s like a destination event without having to travel too far (if you are coming from the Portland area). The Oregon Road Runners Club is taking full advantage of Champoeg Park with its upcoming Champoeg Marathon Relay, 30K, Half Marathon, 10K, and Kid’s Run on March 2, 2019. That’s right, apart from the kid’s run, there are four distance options to get you…
The 3rd Annual Teddy Twilight track meet is scheduled for Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 at Roosevelt High School in North Portland. No, the meet is not named after a Sinatra-like crooner or a boxer from the 1930s; the name “Teddy Twilight” refers to the school’s namesake Theodore Roosevelt and the fact that the events begin at 5:00p. The meet is open to all comers, and is a fundraiser for track athletes in North Portland. “All…
The weeks around Valentine’s Day can mean different things depending on what your relationship status during this time of year. If you are taken, grab your sweetheart for the Couple Shuffle 10K Relay, where couples will each run a 5K to complete a 10K course as a team. If you are the solo type, running the Love Stinks 5K allows you to showcase your independent spirit. The Couple Shuffle 10K Relay and the Love Stinks…
There is a long standing battle to be the best between Oregon State University and the University of Oregon and every year this battle is played out on the football field in what is known as the “Civil War”. This is the game where Ducks and Beavers get to see who comes out as the champion and who has bragging rights for the next year. But there is another Civil War going on around the…
