Why Run THIS Race?
When you sign up for the Gresham Lilac Run presented by Unitus Community Credit Union, your race fees go to support our Race Beneficiaries who provide services within Gresham. The 2026 Lilac Run Beneficiaries are:
Rockwood Market Hall
Gresham Youth Advisory Council
Magic Wheelchair
Shooting Star Adventures
Waitlist:
To join the waitlist, email LilacRun@greshamoregon.gov. Please include full name and race distance.
Race Day Information
Saturday, April 18
8:00 am – Half Marathon
8:15 am – 10K
8:30 am – 5K
2026 course routes are linked above and include POI's that show directional support and aid station locations. Prefer MapMyRun? Last year's routes linked here: 5k / 10k / Half
Packet Pickup
Wednesday, April 15 and Thursday, April 16 from 4:00 - 6:30 pm at Migration Brewing's Gresham Brewery and Pub location.
18188 NE Wilkes Rd, Portland, OR 97230
*Need to arrange other accommodations? Email LilacRun@GreshamOregon.gov
FREE Little Lilac Run - 10:00am
The Little Lilac Run will be run in two heats, a 400-meter dash for the younger kids and an 800-meter dash for the older participants on the Springwater Corridor. Parents are welcome to run with kids, and they will be visible from the start/finish line.
Little Lilac Runners will be able to pick up their runner bibs on race day from the City of Gresham booth at 9am, they will not be available on the standard racer packet pickup days.
FAQ
Prepare for the Elements - The Half Marathon and 10k course take place on both paved trails / roads and dirt trails. Be prepared for mud and wet and keep an eye on the weather as the race approaches!
Trail Etiquette 101- Stay to the right and pass on the left. As you are running on the trails, be sure to keep to the right of the trails. We share this trail with the public, so please be cautious and courteous to all pedestrians and cyclists on the trails.
Street Crossing – ALL courses cross public roads. We will have volunteers at the major intersections keeping the crosswalk lights on for athletes, BUT ALWAYS BE CAUTIOUS AND ALERT. Half marathon and 10k runners, not all street crossings have crosswalk lights and volunteers—PLEASE BE AWARE and cross ALL roads with caution.
Emergencies – In the event of an emergency on the course, if you have your cell, please call 911. We will have an EMT/Paramedic at Main City Park available for any course emergencies. The water/snack stations are also equipped with first aid kits.
Dogs on the trail – Friendly pups who play well with others and are on a leash are allowed on the courses. Please be sure to start at the back of your race heat to avoid any trip hazards. Please also bring your own pup-poop bags to keep the trails clear for others.
Bibs – Bibs must be visible at the finish line to receive a finisher medal.
Event Sponsorship
We are thrilled to host Unitus Community Credit Union for the Eighth year in a row as our presenting sponsor. A big thank you to Unitus Community Credit Union for making this event possible year after year!
Interested in sponsoring the Gresham Lilac Run? Please email Race Director Jake Ostrow at jake.ostrow@greshamoregon.gov