Rickreall race

A Run Oregon recap of the inaugural Legacy Estates Vineyards 5k (Eola Hills Vineyards)

June 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

In what is becoming a more common occurrence for me lately, I decided the night before the inaugural Legacy Estates Vineyard Run to register for the 5k. It had been one that has been on my list since it was announced late last year. I have been here [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Eola Hills Wine Cellars “No Hills” 5k walk/run 10k run (Rickreall)

October 8, 2018 // 0 Comments

Eola Hills Wine Cellar “No Hills” Run, will be held on November 10th 2018 this year. This small town country race is not only beautiful, but fast! Both the 5k and 10k start on the paved bike path just outside of Eola Hills Winery. [read more...]

Hump Day Happy Hour featuring Left Coast Cellars

April 25, 2018 // 0 Comments

The first time I visited Left Coast Cellars, it was for a pre-race dinner before The Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon, and it was like a little piece of Heaven on Earth, which was exactly what I needed in the midst of a heavy race season. If [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Eola Hills No Hills Harvest Run 5K & 10K (Rickreall)

October 15, 2017 // 0 Comments

Those familiar with Oregon’s Willamette Valley area know the beautiful rolling hills and myriad farms and wineries. There are a few “wine runs” to choose from, but none can boast a fast and flat course like the Eola Hills Wine [read more...]

FEATURED RACE Preview: 2017 Run for the Oaks 10k/5k (Left Coast Cellars)

July 8, 2017 // 0 Comments

One of my favorite events from last year just happened to be an inaugural race – the Run for the Oaks, which takes place at Left Coast Cellars in Rickreall (approximately 20 minutes west of Salem). I personally reside in a wine-rich region, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2016 Eola Hills Wine Cellars “No Hills” Harvest Run

October 18, 2016 // 0 Comments

There are those runners who love races that have hills mixed in them. There there are the sane runners who just want to run flat and straight. With a business name like Eola Hills Wine Cellars, one would think to expect a race at their location to [read more...]

First Time’s a Charm: A Run Oregon recap of the inaugural Run for the Oaks 8k

August 7, 2016 // 3 Comments

I find that inaugural events typically fall into one of two categories – providing a good experience with a few minor hiccups or trying really hard with some significant hiccups. It’s HARD to plan, manage, and deliver a race. It’s [read more...]

Race Preview: Inaugural Run for the Oaks 8k/5k at Left Coast Cellars (Rickreall) & DISCOUNT CODE

July 16, 2016 // 0 Comments

Inaugural events are always tough to preview. The first annual Run for the Oaks, which is taking place in Rickreall (15-20 minutes west of Salem), seems to have a lot of really exciting stuff going for it. The courses (8k here and 5k here) will be [read more...]