Running in Costume – Run Oregon

Starlight Memories (running in costume tips and tricks)

May 15, 2017 // 0 Comments

The first time I had ever head of the Starlight Run, I was innocently hanging out with friends anticipating the Starlight Parade. I had absolutely no idea there was a 5K race before the parade and was shocked and amused to see a man running zig-zag [read more...]

Running in Costume: Testing Your Costume (Part 3)

November 28, 2016 // 0 Comments

This series was initially published by us in 2013 – prior to us moving over to our current web format. Maryalicia was a costume-running guru, and with the Holiday Half coming up, we thought we would re-post these through November. Check out [read more...]

Running in Costume: Choosing and Deciding on Your Costume (Part 2)

November 21, 2016 // 0 Comments

This series was initially published by us in 2013 – prior to us moving over to our current web format. Maryalicia was a costume-running guru, and with the Holiday Half coming up, we thought we would re-post these through November. So now [read more...]

Running in Costume: What to Consider Before You Run in Costume (Part 1)

November 14, 2016 // 0 Comments

This series was initially published by us in 2013 – prior to us moving over to our current web format. Maryalicia was a costume-running guru, and with the Holiday Half coming up, we thought we would re-post these through November. Although I [read more...]

Race Recap: 2015 Run Like Hell 5K

October 28, 2015 // 0 Comments

I ran my first serious race in full costume last Sunday at the Run Like Hell 5K. I’m great at coming up with concepts for costumes, but I’m a lot less good at actually creating and executing them in time for a race. Run Like Hell is one [read more...]

The Costumed Runner Blog: 2015 Volcano Run 5k (May 3, 2015)

May 14, 2015 // 0 Comments

Race: Volcano Run – May 3, 2015 Pre-Race Preparations I had made this fun volcano costume for Halloween out of a Chris March foam wig/hat from Target. I hand sewed a poncho to look like the volcano itself with hot magma dripping down in [read more...]

The Costumed Runner Blog: Run Like Hell (October 26, 2014)

March 3, 2015 // 0 Comments

Pre-Race Preparations The theme this year was “Under the Sea” and I had a feeling there would be many a mermaid and fish so decided to take on a crustacean aka Lobster. It was perfect timing since I just bought at Target the new bevy of foam [read more...]

The Costumed Runner Blog: 2015 Worst Day of the Year Run (January 31, 2015)

February 13, 2015 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon guest blogger Mel Ortiz is our resident “Costumed Runner”. She writes a monthly post about her adventures in running. Feel free to Submit a Guest Post in the “Contact Us” tab if you want to get involved. Pre-Race [read more...]

The Costumed Runner Blog: Portland Half Marathon (October 5, 2014)

November 3, 2014 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon guest blogger Mel Ortiz is our resident “Costumed Runner”. She writes a monthly post about her adventures in running. Feel free to Submit a Guest Post in the “Contact Us” tab if you want to get involved. Pre-Race [read more...]

The Costumed Runner Blog: 2014 Hood to Coast Recap as Bacon

September 12, 2014 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon guest blogger Mel Ortiz is our resident “Costumed Runner”. She writes a monthly post about her adventures in running. Feel free to Submit a Guest Post in the “Contact Us” tab if you want to get involved. The Day of the [read more...]

The Costumed Runner Blog: 2014 Superhero Fun Run

August 13, 2014 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon guest blogger Mel Ortiz is our resident “Costumed Runner”. She writes a monthly post about her adventures in running. Feel free to Submit a Guest Post in the “Contact Us” tab if you want to get involved. Pre-Race [read more...]

The Costumed Runner Blog: 2014 Starlight Parade

July 14, 2014 // 0 Comments

Pre-Race It all started when I found out about an awesome handmade costume worn by a mystery woman at a run in Disneyland. She was dressed in this towering “Kevin” costume from the Disney/Pixar beloved movie “UP” from 2009. After tracking [read more...]

Recap: The Starlight Run 5K – Bringing the Crowd Energy UP!

June 3, 2014 // 0 Comments

About 8,500 runners finished the The Legacy Health Starlight 5K Run, the largest Fun Run 5K in Portland on May 31, 2014! The Lincoln High School Field Track started filling up at 5pm, and only got busier as participants, family, and friends perused [read more...]

Preview: The Starlight Run 5K -Largest Costume Race in Portland, OR

May 22, 2014 // 0 Comments

Soon! Soon my Group and I will be competing against Epic costumes at the annual Legacy Health Starlight 5K Run. Although it is a heavily costumed race with about 7,500-8,000 runners we surely will only be competing against 20-30 other groups and we [read more...]

The Costumed Runner Blog: 2014 Bridge to Brews

May 13, 2014 // 0 Comments

Pre-Race Planning Several of my friends suggested I sign up for the Bridge to Brews Run since I have never done it before and the thought of being able to run over the Fremont Bridge was very enticing. I signed both my husband and I up and started [read more...]

Preview: The Starlight Run 5K, A Night Race in Portland, OR

April 30, 2014 // 0 Comments

The Legacy Health Starlight 5K Run, with about 7,500-8,000 runners is one of the largest Fun Run 5K in Portland and may be the largest Fun Run 5K in the entire Northwest! Hamilton Events sure knows how to put on a race, as this is definitely a fun [read more...]

The Costumed Runner Blog: 2014 Shamrock Run

April 14, 2014 // 1 Comment

Pre-Race Planning This year for Shamrock, I knew I wanted to branch out to a new costume. The last two years I was the lone oversized shamrock running the Shamrock. I know, I love irony. I scoured the web and came across this unique costume as a [read more...]

The Costumed Runner Blog: 2014 Heartbreaker Half Marathon

March 10, 2014 // 0 Comments

Pre-Race Planning I’ve always wanted to run this Valentine themed race and was pleasantly surprised to hear that it was in my neck of the woods in Hillsboro. Previously in 2012 it was in downtown and would start at the World Trade Center. I [read more...]

The Costumed Runner Blog: 2014 First Run/Walk

February 10, 2014 // 1 Comment

I decided to ring in 2014 with a 5K run and of course with a run in costume. I wasn’t brazen enough to do the famous baby new year costume in diapers and I could only imagine the chafing. My costume choice would be something that many [read more...]

The Costumed Runner Blog: 2013 Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis

January 13, 2014 // 0 Comments

by Mel Ortiz, community blogger For years I have always wanted to do this event and finally 2013 was the year! My co-worker Lindsay invited me to join her team and of course once I signed up I needed to have a costume that would be perfect for this [read more...]