Running rain jacket advice

[Disfan11]

I live in the Pacific NW and it tends to rain a little - OK a lot!
I've been looking for a good running rain jacket but have not had any luck.
Does anyone have advice on what's a good brand and where to buy it (without spending a fortune)?
Water proof would be good.
Thanks!

 

[FireDancer]

I have a Brooks shell. It is very thin, light, waterproof, and has good ventilation. It is pretty much this jacket.

I got mine at the local Fleet Feet but any local running specialty store should carry a variety for you to try if you want to get one at a store instead of online.

 

[Sarah_Rose]

Pffft... real Pacific Northwest runners just get wet.

I can second the advice on the Brooks jacket. I have a couple friends who swears by theirs.

 

[crewmatt]

Road Runner sports rain jacket. Should be available on http://roadrunnersports.com Best money I've ever spent. I've literally been rowing in rain so hard I cant see in and been dry under the jacket.

 

[Disfan11]

Road Runner sports rain jacket. Should be available on http://roadrunnersports.com Best money I've ever spent. I've literally been rowing in rain so hard I cant see in and been dry under the jacket.

The link sent me to the RR web site, but not to the actual jacket.
What's it called?
Thanks for your suggestion.

 

[GBBTomorrow]

DH has a Brooks jacket too, and it's excellent. It's lightweight, breathable, and waterproof. Doesn't fit your criteria of inexpensive, though. I believe its quality is worth the price, though.

 

[cewait]

I actually run in a cycling vest when raining. On the Gulf Coast - when it used to rain - the rain is usually warm so it is a toss up as to what to do - shell or no shell. I decided that the cycling vest would keep the core warmer and it works great. It is ventilated so you do not over heat. The issue I have with sleeves is that mine always filled with sweat and I would need to empty every mile or so.