Hit the Trails at the 2024 Peterson Ridge Rumble
Trail runners, it’s time to get registered for the Peterson Ridge Rumble. This 40 mile, marathon, or 20 mile race will take you on the the Peterson Ridge and Metolius-Windigo multi-use trails near...
View ArticleRunning Wild at the Vernonia Marathon & Half
The Oregon Road Runners Club is known for putting on well organized, low-key, and awesome events. The 2024 Vernonia Marathon/Half Marathon/Marathon Relay, which will be held Sunday April 14th, 20204,...
View ArticleT-minus three weeks until 2024 Bend Marathon weekend! Are you ready?
I can’t believe that the 2024 Bend Marathon weekend is mere weeks away. After months upon months of horrible weather, I think that April has snuck on me! Luckily I have put in some good miles along the...
View ArticleRun the Footsteps of Legends at the 2024 Eugene Marathon
Eugene is a college town and a running city. From the University of Oregon campus to the park trails to the unique neighborhood side streets, it is just a great place to go for a run. And even better...
View ArticleA Weekend to Remember at the Pacific Coast Running Festival
The Pacific Coast Running Festival is back! This race is back for its 4th year in beautiful Long Beach, Washington and hosted again by Why Racing. This festival weekend will have thousands of...
View ArticleWave to the Runners: 2024 Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
The Oregon Coast is one of the best places in the whole wide world. And this is a running blog so let’s talk about a race that provides miles alongside that wonderful place… Newport Marathon provides...
View ArticleConquering Nature’s Challenge: The Timberline Marathon & Half Marathon...
In the Pacific Northwest, the scenes of towering mountains and lush green forests excite and bring calm to those venturing within their shadows. Trail runners seek out these exceptional locals to also...
View ArticleSpeed and Scenic Views: An Inside Look at the 2024 Foot Traffic Flat Marathon
The 4th of July is right around the corner (can you believe it?) and that means it’s time to make the yearly trek out to Sauvie Island for some sweet treats and the Foot Traffic Flat...
View ArticleRunning the Rim: 2024 Crater Lake Rim Runs and Marathon (Crater Lake, OR)
Crater Lake is on so many “Must See” lists for Oregon that I wonder if you can even count yourself as an Oregonian without having visited. And if you need to mark off this goal, why not doing so while...
View ArticleGet Ready to Haul: A Sneak Peek at the 2024 Haulin’ Aspen
Haulin’ Aspen is an annual trail run now in its 20th year that takes place in the hills just west of Bend, with three choices of race distance: marathon, half marathon, or half-as (6.5 miles). This...
View ArticleDon’t Hit Snooze: Silver Falls Trail Runs Registration Opens August 1 at 8 AM!
**The Silver Falls Trail Runs are capped events and do sell out fast – seriously, set your alarms!** One of the first running events I ever participated in was the Silver Falls Half Marathon. At that...
View ArticleNever a Dull Moment: The Excitement of the Boring Marathon, Half-Boring...
The race might be Boring, but it’s for a great cause! Okay, this race will probably be anything other than boring but who can help putting a little bit of a cheesy spin on the name? All the goodness...
View ArticleLoop, There It Is! Tackling the Trails at the Stub Stewart Trail Challenge
Bivouac Racing has been putting on fun races in Oregon’s state parks for a while now with a current line-up of five events. The third race in their PNW State Park Trail Series is the Stub Stewart Trail...
View ArticleRun Wild at the Pacific Northwest Marathon
Flat. Fast. Two words that are music to many runner’s ears! The 2024 Pacific Northwest Marathon/Half Marathon/10k/5k is often a runner’s last chance to qualify for the prestigious Boston Marathon, and...
View ArticleRun Through the Rose City at the 2024 Portland Marathon
It’s Fall, which means it’s pumpkin flavored everything, vest season, and most importantly to runners, the 2024 Portland Marathon/Half Marathon/10k. It’s kind of a big deal here, and this year, it...
View ArticleRunning Rogue: A Look Ahead at the 2024 Rogue Marathon
Looking for a fast marathon? The 2024 Rogue Marathon is back! If you’re looking to get a BQ, this is maybe your best chance this year. This event, which has a full marathon, a half marathon, a 10k, and...
View ArticleGorge-ous Views & Miles: Running the Columbia Gorge Marathon and Half
New England might get all the glory for fall foliage, but Oregon puts on quite a show every year as well. One way to enjoy it (and distract from the work at hand!) is during the Columbia Gorge Marathon...
View ArticleSilver Falls Trail Runs: Last Call! Nearly All Distances Sold Out!
I ran the Silver Falls Half Marathon in 2018 and it has since become one of my absolute favorite races. So much so that I register for it every year and now make a camping weekend out of it with my...
View ArticleBask in Beauty at the Lithia Loop Trail Marathon
Trail runners, this November marathon is for you! Rogue Valley Runners is putting on the Lithia Loop Trail Marathon for the 16th year. This loop course starts in Lithia Park and circumnavigates The...
View ArticleThe Do’s and Don’t of the Silver Falls Trail Runs
I’ve participated in the Silver Falls Trail Runs several years now, so I feel like I’m an expert on the subject. The two biggest things you need to know about this Run Wild Adventures race is that the...
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