
THE OREGON BLOG & Podcast
The Oregon Brewery Running Series Blog and Podcast is a source of news and information related to running, beer, and all things Portland. Catch our interviews, articles, and more

Fun Events in October 2019 with Ashley from Brewvana
We’re chatting again with Ashley Rose Salvitti, the creator of Brewvana Portland Through Craft about all of the fun and exciting events going on in and around Portland. This regular segment on the show will help all of you experience more of the FUN that this great state will call home has to offer. LISTEN NOW!
Punk Rock with Rik Hall from Baerlic Brewing
Welcome to another installment of the Oregon Brewery Running Series Podcast; Inspiring Oregonians to Be Active, Have Fun, and Give Back. We host family-friendly, 5K fun runs that start and end at some of Oregon’s best breweries. REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT RUN HERE! Today...
Catching up with Ross from Base Camp Brewing
Welcome to another installment of the Oregon Brewery Running Series Podcast; Inspiring Oregonians to Be Active, Have Fun, and Give Back. We host family-friendly, 5K fun runs that start and end at some of Oregon’s best breweries. REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT RUN HERE! Today...
Catching up with Helen from Portland Cider Co
Welcome to another installment of the Oregon Brewery Running Series Podcast; Inspiring Oregonians to Be Active, Have Fun, and Give Back. We host family-friendly, 5K fun runs that start and end at some of Oregon’s best breweries. REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT RUN HERE! Today...
Fun Events in September 2019 with Ashley from Brewvana
Welcome to another installment of the Oregon Brewery Running Series Podcast; Inspiring Oregonians to Be Active, Have Fun, and Give Back. We host family-friendly, 5K fun runs that start and end at some of Oregon’s best breweries. REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT RUN HERE! Today...
Engaging the Community with Bolt Minister, 54°-40′ Brewing
Welcome to another installment of the Oregon Brewery Running Series Podcast; Inspiring Oregonians to Be Active, Have Fun, and Give Back. We host family-friendly, 5K fun runs that start and end at some of Oregon’s best breweries. REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT RUN HERE! Today...
Catalysts for Joy: Bryan Shull, Trap Door Brewing in Vancouver, WA
Welcome to another installment of the Oregon Brewery Running Series Podcast; Inspiring Oregonians to Be Active, Have Fun, and Give Back. We host family-friendly, 5K fun runs that start and end at some of Oregon’s best breweries. REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT RUN HERE! Today...
The People and Beer of Eastern Oregon
Driving to God's CountryOur team left Portland early afternoon on Friday, August 16 and traveled to Ordnance Brewing in Boardman Oregon. Boardman is a town of about 3,300 roughly 2.5 hours east of Portland on the Columbia River. Boardman is a rural, mostly flat part...
A Quick Review of the Food, Beer, and Community at Victor-23 Brewing
I recently asked two of our fantastic regular volunteers, JJ Grinvalds and Brittany Beem, to share a review of the food and beer at Victor-23 Brewery in Vancouver. We’re running there on August 10, 2019. Since this is one of our new brewery partners this year, we...
Join our 2019 Summer Series of 5K Fun Run’s!
It's Summer-Let's Run for Beer! Join us for 5K Fun Runs that start and end at great breweries all across Oregon! We all know that summer truly begins after July 4 here in Oregon. When the weather is dry and warm, it's a perfect setup for an early morning run and a...
A Quick Review of the Food and Beer at Backwoods Brewing in the Pearl
I recently asked two of our fantastic regular volunteers, JJ Grinvalds and Brittany Beem, to share a review of the food and beer at Backwoods Brewing in the Pearl. We're running there on May 18, 2019. Since this is a relatively...
Getting fitted for Running shoes with Josh from New Balance
Welcome to another installment of the Oregon Brewery Running Series Podcast; Inspiring Oregonians to Get Active, Have Fun, and Give Back. We host family-friendly, 5K fun runs that start and end at some of Oregon’s best breweries.REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT RUN...
The 2019 Hoppy Earth Day Brewfest! What you need to know.
Welcome to another installment of the Oregon Brewery Running Series Podcast; Inspiring Oregonians to Get Active, Have Fun, and Give Back. We host family-friendly, 5K fun runs that start and end at some of Oregon’s best breweries. REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT RUN HERE! On...
April Newsletter from the Oregon Brewery Running Series
Spring is here in Oregon! Plants and trees are blooming, it's raining less, and you need fewer layers to run outside. It’s one of my favorite times of the year to run. After a few lousy months of being cold and less active, it's time to embrace the tropical spring...
Catching up with Dan Malech from StormBreaker Brewing St Johns (podcast)
Welcome to another installment of the Oregon Brewery Running Series Podcast; Inspiring Oregonians to Be Active, Have Fun, and Give Back. We host family-friendly, 5K fun runs that start and end at some of Oregon’s best breweries.REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT RUN HERE!Today on...
Getting to Know Hopworks Vancouver with Speck and Troy!
Welcome to another installment of the Oregon Brewery Running Series Podcast; Inspiring Oregonians to Be Active, Have Fun, and Give Back. We host family-friendly, 5K fun runs that start and end at some of Oregon’s best breweries.REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT RUN...
Catching up with Eric Ebel, Brewmaster at Laurelwood Brewing (podcast)
Welcome to another installment of the Oregon Brewery Running Series Podcast; Inspiring Oregonians to Be Active, Have Fun, and Give Back. We host family-friendly, 5K fun runs that start and end at some of Oregon’s best breweries.REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT RUN HERE!Today on...
A Quick Review of the Food and Beer at Von Ebert Brewing (podcast)
I recently asked two of our amazing regular volunteers, JJ Grinvalds and Brittany Beem, to share a review of the food and beer at Von Eberts Brewing in the Pearl. We’re running there on March 16, 2019. Since this is a relatively new brewery in Portland, we thought it...
A brief History of Beer in Oregon with the Oregon Historical Society
Welcome to another installment of the Oregon Brewery Running Series Podcast; Inspiring Oregonians to Get Active, Have Fun, and Give Back. We host family-friendly, 5K fun runs that start and end at some of Oregon’s best breweries. We've been on a little break, but this...
5 Things to Excite You About 2019
It's hard to believe 2018 is nearly finished. What an amazing year it has been! On both personal and professional levels, Drew and I have had a blast! From new children, to new jobs (or parts of jobs), home remodeling, big trips, and new advanced degree programs; It...
Join us for the 2019 Oregon Brewery Running Series Kickoff
The 2018 Oregon Brewery Running Series season may have just ended, but we're ready to roll with 2019! The 2018 season was amazing; we learned a lot, met tons of interesting new people, and established relationships with participants of all kinds. Since it's...
Inspiring Adventure with Ross Putnam from Base Camp Brewing (podcast)
Welcome to another installment of the Oregon Brewery Running Series Podcast; Inspiring Oregonians to Get Active, Have Fun, and Give Back. We host family-friendly, 5K fun runs that start and end at some of Oregon’s best breweries. REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT RUN HERE! Our...
Exploring the History of McMenamins with Conners McMenamin (podcast)
Welcome to another installment of the Oregon Brewery Running Series Podcast; Inspiring Oregonians to Get Active, Have Fun, and Give Back. We host family-friendly, 5K fun runs that start and end at some of Oregon’s best breweries. REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT RUN HERE! Today...
Here are a bunch of fall Races to get you Active (podcast)
Welcome to another installment of the Oregon Brewery Running Series Podcast; Inspiring Oregonians to Get Active, Have Fun, and Give Back. We host family-friendly, 5K fun runs that start and end at some of Oregon’s best breweries. Today on the podcast, I sit down again...
Foster Community with Bolt Minister at 54º-40′ Brewing (podcast)
Welcome to another installment of the Oregon Brewery Running Series Podcast; Inspiring Oregonians to Get Active, Have Fun, and Give Back. We host family-friendly, 5K fun runs that start and end at some of Oregon’s best breweries. REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT RUN HERE! Today...
Highlights from the 2018 Summer Brewery Running Season
Our 2018 summer season is officially in the books! We had an absolute blast this summer, and except for a 15-minute rain delay during the Laurelwood run, it was perfect running weather all season long. Drew and I are so grateful to be doing this series, and couldn't...