Strut for a Cause at The Fanciest 5K. Ever.
Don’t we all need a little more fancy in our lives? Especially when that fancy helps support survivors of sexual exploitation and trafficking.…
Cherry City Half Marathon: Racing Through My Own Backyard
For as much as I love traveling and running in new places, there is something pretty awesome about a race in your own backyard. Maybe it’s the…
The 2026 Cherry City Half Marathon/10k/5k is Coming Soon!
Come to Salem on Sunday, September 13th for the 2026 Cherry City Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k! This will be a fun Fall event and y’all can…
Aged to Perfection: Running Oregon’s Oldest Race at the Zena Road Runs
The Zena Road Runs (15K, 6 Mile, and 3 Mile) return once again for their annual running in Salem on Sunday, February 15, 2026. As the oldest…
Put on your Sunday Best for the 2025 Fanciest 5k Ever
Have you ever run a race in a prom dress or a suit? If you’re looking to get fancy this race season, consider signing up for the 2025 Fanciest…
Sun-Kissed Ks: The Salem Summer Solstice 5/10K
One of my favorite events of the summer is the Salem Summer Solstice 10k / 5k held in the evening around the longest day of each year –…
From the Big City into the Wilderness: 2024 Willamette Valley Half Marathon & 10K (Salem, OR)
While a certain big city in Oregon tends to get the most attention, the state has a beautiful capital city that is just waiting for runners…
It’s a Festivus Miracle! Salem Holiday Festivus 5K
If you don’t know what Festivus is at this juncture, stop reading this post and quickly go watch the Youtube clip below (or the whole…
Be Fancy and Do Good NEXT WEEKEND at The Fanciest 5K Ever (Salem)
Among the effects of COVID-19 is a lot more focus on comfortable. We all spent so much time at home that the effort to get out can still feel…
No Wining Until You’re Done – Willamette Valley Marathon 2023
The Willamette Valley Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K will be held in Salem on Sunday, September 17. Breakaway Promotions WVM is once again…