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United PDX 5K Fun Run

Location: Shelter #4, Cook Family Park, Tigard, OR

Date: June, 13, 2026

Start Time: 8:00am

United PDX Soccer Club, one of Oregon's largest youth soccer organizations, is excited to host its Third Annual 5K Run/Walk! By participating, you’ll help support nearly 3,000 youth soccer players, ages 4 to 19, as they pursue their passion for the game. This event promises a fun and active way to engage with your community while contributing to a great cause.

The Course:

Run or walk through Tigard’s scenic Cook Park, cross the beautiful Tualatin River, and enjoy the peaceful routes into Durham and Tualatin. The course is one flat, shaded 5K loop, making it perfect for participants of all ages and abilities.

Timing:

The race will be professionally timed by Eclectic Edge Racing.

Post-Race Activities:

After crossing the finish line, stick around for some post-race fun!

Support Youth Soccer:

All proceeds from this event go toward supporting the United PDX Soccer Club’s programs, helping kids in our community stay active and connected through soccer.

2025 Results are here: https://www.hubertiming.com/results/2025Ladybug

2024 Results are here: https://www.hubertiming.com/results/2024Ladybug

2023 Results are here: https://www.hubertiming.com/results/2023Ladybug

2022 Results are here: https://www.hubertiming.com/results/2022LadyBug

Join us for the 15th annual running of this unique and popular 5K/10K race on July 11, 2026! This stroller-friendly event takes runners on a scenic course through the open green spaces and forested paths along the Tualatin River in Tigard's Cook Park and neighboring areas, offering a fun and memorable experience for all participants.

Perks for Participants:

All 5K and 10K finishers will receive a shirt, medal and a race packet filled with goodies to celebrate their accomplishment.

Can’t join us in person?

No problem! Sign up for the virtual race and run your own 5K or 10K course—anywhere, anytime. As a virtual participant, you’ll receive a race bib, a shirt, and a medal to commemorate your achievement. Want to run with friends? Organize a group virtual run, and we’ll promote it on our website so others can join you!

Race Day Details:

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, the start line will remain open for 15 minutes, allowing for a staggered start and plenty of space.

Why We Run:

The best part? Proceeds from this event benefit the Ladybug CDH Foundation, whose mission is to: Raise public awareness about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), a potentially life-threatening birth defect affecting 1 in 2,500 children annually.

Fund critical medical research.

Provide direct support to families in the Pacific Northwest facing the challenges of CDH.

Survivor/Angel Signs:

We line the sidewalks at Cook Family Park with signs remembering and honoring Angels and Survivors. If you have a CDH Angel or Survivor you would like represented with a sign, please contact us at [email protected]. Send us a few sentences about their story and 2-3 photos. We'd love to be able to honor your CDH warrior.

Don’t wait—register today to lace up your shoes, make a difference, and help us support families impacted by CDH. Together, we can bring hope and make strides for this important cause.