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Race Preview: 2019 Happy Valley Fun Run (10K and 5K run/walk)

April 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

Each time I drive through Happy Valley I invariably think to myself “It’s so pretty here!” and always want to explore more. Luckily, coming up on Saturday, May 11th, the 40th annual Happy Valley Fun Run gives that exact [read more...]

Mid Valley Small Race Previews: 2019 Victor Point Run for the Hills 5k/10k/15k & 2019 BLT Cheadle Lake 5k/10k

April 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s time to run for the hills! The 4th annual 2019 Victory Point Run for the Hills is a fun opportunity to race as well as a great community event that benefits the Victor Point School in Silverton. The race will be held on Saturday May 4th and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Troutdale Trot 10k Run & Walk

April 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 41st year of the Troutdale Trot 10k Run & Walk is almost here! This year, this event brought to Troutdale by the Kiwanis Club of the Columbia Gorge is on May 4th and there’s fun for everyone here. In addition to the 10k walk & run, [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Portland Shamrock Run (Half Marathon)

March 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

Have you heard of this little event called the Portland Shamrock Run? If you live anywhere near Portland, you’d be living under a rock if you hadn’t, as it’s the largest running and walking event in Oregon and the 3rd largest in the Western [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 CPRD Camellia Run/Walk 5k & 10k (Newberg)

March 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

Flowers are magical. They make everyone smile and can brighten a day in a moment. So why not surround yourself with them this year at the 2019 CPRD Camillia Run/Walk in Newberg, OR on April 13th? The Eclectic Edge Racing event is in it’s 11th [read more...]

Small Race Previews: 2019 Jumpstart St. Patrick’s Day River Run/Walk (The Dalles) & TVW Charity Fun-Run for People of all Abilities (Hillsboro)

February 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

Come to the Dalles for the 2019 Jumpstart St. Patrick’s Day River Run/Walk. This will be a fun event and a great opportunity to get in a winter time trial. There will be 3 distances to choose from on Saturday, March 16th, 2019. Run or walk the 3k, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Owyhee Off-Road Challenge – Half, 10K, and 5K (Adrian, OR)

February 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

A quick hour drive from Boise Idaho lays Adrian, Oregon and the location on the Owyhee Off-Road Challenge. This quaint town is nestled in the Owyhee Canyonlands, and offers amazing Snake River Canyon scenery and mountain tops whose views make it [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Rogue River Rampage (Gold Beach)

February 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

Not only can you enjoy the beauty of the Rogue River south bank on Saturday March 16th for the 2019 Rogue River Rampage, but it’s an obstacle run as well with plenty of mud and fun for everyone! The 4 mile course, which takes place in Huntley [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Couve Clover Run by Why Racing Events (Vancouver, WA)

February 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

There’s nothing that makes me smile more on a dreary March day in the Pacific NW then the sight of someone running in Shamrock Green like a happy badass leprechaun. On March 24th, you can experience this firsthand at the 2019 Couve Clover Run in [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Oregon Brewery Running Series – StormBreaker Brewing 5k Fun Run

February 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Oregon Brewery Running Series is in full swing for 2019 and there’s a fun one coming up on March 2nd at StormBreaker Brewing at the new St. John’s location in Portland. The 2019 StormBreaker 5k Fun Run follows the same format as all the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Shamrock Run Portland

February 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

Every year since 2005, I’ve been roped into the Shamrock Run at Waterfront Park by someone or something. I don’t usually do the same races over and over again, especially with the growing list of options available, but this is the only race I [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Me.She.We Half Marathon/10k/Team Relay (Wilsonville)

January 29, 2019 // 0 Comments

Use promo code “MeSheWeRun” for a $40 registration fee for the half marathon and 10k! I’m not against running races alongside men. On the contrary, I love the comradery of the entire running community, both men and women. But there’s [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Oregon Brewery Running Series – Laurelwood Brewing 5k Run/Walk

January 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

Beer Runs .. A growing trend, and perfect in a place like Oregon where people are both beer lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Last year, I attended my first Oregon Brewery Running Series 5k race at Laurelwood Brewing with my husband, and it made [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 PRC Winter 5k Series (Final Race!!)

January 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

Get ready to lace up those running shoes on February 9th, because the final 5k in the PRC Winter 5k Series will be here before you know it. Not only is this your final chance to run in the series for almost a whole year, but its also the one and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Heart Breaker Half, 10k, & 5k Run/Walk

January 4, 2019 // 1 Comment

Last year, I was looking for a race that I could do myself that also had a great kid’s race for my sons to participate in. A lot of races that have options for the kiddos don’t work out time-wise if I want to run first, but the Heart Breaker [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Deschutes River Half Marathon & Hangover 2.019 Mile Run/Walk (Maupin)

December 4, 2018 // 0 Comments

Whether you’re trying to start the new year fresh or you’re still recovering from the year before it, you’ll have options for the 2018 Deschutes River Half Marathon & Hangover 2.019 Mile Run/Walk in Maupin on January 1st, 2019. There are 2 [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 HTC Turkey Trot Relay & 5k (Portland International Raceway)

November 27, 2018 // 1 Comment

With so many Turkey Trots to choose from in Oregon, it’s nice to have an option that’s a little different than the typical race, and the 2018 HTC Turkey Trot Relay & 5k will offer you that. For one, this race occurs the evening BEFORE [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Ugly Holiday Sweater 5k (Tualatin)

November 22, 2018 // 0 Comments

Looking for a fun and free holiday run? The 2018 7th Annual Ugly Holiday Sweater Run/Walk is at Road Runner Sports store in Tualatin again this year on December 22nd. You will have your choice between a 1 mile or a 5k race, and both are untimed. It [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Jingle Bell Jog 5k (Lincoln City)

November 17, 2018 // 0 Comments

Holiday Race season is here! If you are looking for a fun race at the coast this year, the 2018 Jingle Bell Jog 5k Run/Walk is coming up on December 15th for it’s 6th year. The race takes place at the Lincoln City Community Center and is hosted by [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Oregon Brewery 5k Series – Basecamp Brewing

November 10, 2018 // 0 Comments

Have you tried one of the Oregon Brewery Running Series races yet? If not, why not? It’s a favorite in Portland, as you get a fun 5k(ish) run, great swag, and beer at the end, not to mention awesome people who don’t take things too seriously and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Turkey on the Run 12k/5k/Kids Race (Wenatchee)

November 1, 2018 // 0 Comments

If your Thanksgiving plans involve anything near Wenatchee, WA, come run in the 2018 Turkey on the Run on their 10th anniversary! This family friendly race includes a 12k, a 5k, and a kids run, with all distances welcome to walkers as well as [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon

October 1, 2018 // 0 Comments

The Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon first got its start in 1970, where a mere 38 runners gathered for the first event. Fast forward to present day and the 2018 event on November 25, 2018 is expected to have 10,000 participants [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Steps To Safety 5k/10 (Salem)

September 13, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you’ve ever wanted to see what the police academy looks like, the 2018 Steps to Safety 5k/10k Run/Walk might be your best opportunity this year. The Department of Public Safety Standards & Training building in Salem is usually closed to the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Newport Bay to Brews Half Marathon/10k/5k

August 31, 2018 // 0 Comments

Racing on the Oregon Coast is some of the BEST racing we are lucky enough to have so close to home, and even better when it’s a Run With Paula event. 2018’s Newport Bay to Brews Half Marathon/10k/5k is on September 29th this year, and you [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Crosstown Classic 10k (Government Camp) – 5% OFF WITH CODE ‘CROSSTOWNCLASSIC5’

August 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

When I first started running, I enjoyed the excitement of the big races and all that came with that. But over the years, I’ve found that I now prefer the small races and the sense of community that surrounds them. It’s supposed to be about the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Country Girl Half Marathon/10k/5k (Portland)

August 22, 2018 // 0 Comments

We are fortunate in Portland to have so many races to choose from, but it can feel a bit overwhelming. If you are looking for a really fun race as Fall comes into full swing, The 2018 Country Girl Half Marathon/10k/5k Run/Walk would be a solid [read more...]