Path to Freedom 5k Obstacle Course

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

The Happy Valley Elementary PTO is proud to present the 2026 47th Annual Happy Valley Fun Run and Walk! This is a fun, community event for all abilities of walkers and runners to raise funds for Happy Valley Elementary School!

Schedule:

Friday, May 15th

• 4:30pm to 5:30pm - Early bib pickup - @ Happy Valley Elementary

Saturday, May 16th

• 7:45am - Bib pick up and Day of Race Registration

• 8:30am - Kid's Dash (Non-Timed) - 11 & under with two wave times for younger kiddos. Kids dash is $5.00 to cover medal, bib and their free ticket into the carnival - shirt cost is $20.00.

• 9:00am - 5K and 10K Chip Timed Run\Walk

The race starts and finishes at Happy Valley Elementary school!

Please note you MUST register by May 1st to receive a shirt. After that date, shirts will only be available on a limited basis. For the kids dash, if you pay for a shirt, that size is available.

• Strollers are welcome. This will be a race with full sidewalks!

• Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash while on school grounds and owners must pick up after their pets

***ALL shirts/packet pickups must be picked up at the event prior to the race start. No packet and shirt pick up after our event.

The 13th Annual Boring Marathon, Half-Boring Half-Marathon, Constantly Boring 10K, and Somewhat Boring 5K will take place on Sunday, September 13, 2026. All races start and finish at Boring Station Trailhead Park in downtown Boring, Oregon. Parking will be at Boring Middle School, Naas Elementary School, Boring-Damascus Grange, and the surrounding neighborhood. Please make sure to check out the updated parking map, as we have been able to add almost 100 additional parking spots. As always please respect the neighbors by not blocking driveways or fence openings, fire hydrants, or parking where 'no parking' sings are posted. Please use SE Wally Rd and SE School Ave to reach parking after 6:15 am, as runners will be crossing SE Dee St. The four races are all on the Springwater Trail, out and back, with the marathon being 2-loops of the half marathon course. Both the Half Marathon and Marathon Courses are certified courses and the Marathon Course is once again a Boston Qualifier!

The Boring Marathon Course runs the half marathon course twice and you will get a half marathon split time when you turn for lap 2. The course is USATF Certified Certificate # OR24005JH.

The Half Boring Half Marathon is an out-and-back on the Springwater Trail from Boring Stations Trailhead Park to Towle Ave and back. This course is now a USATF certified Half Marathon course. Certificate # OR24004JH.

The Constantly Boring 10K, which gets really close to the City of Gresham boundary, but never leaves the Boring area, is just a constantly Boring stroll. This race starts at the same spot as the others and is a short 5k out and back course. This race sold out the fastest in 2025, so register early!

The Somewhat Boring 5K, never really leaves the Boring area so truly is just somewhat Boring, starts at the same spot and is a short out and back course.

For 2026, as like the last few years we will continue to offer a virtual option for those that would like to earn the Boring Shirt and Medal, but cannot travel to our lovely little city.

Race Entry Limits - Marathon is limited to 100 entries, the Half Marathon to 220 entries, the 10K to 140 entries, the 5K 140 entries, and Virtual (Unlimited).

Packet Pick-up Locations and Times -

Packet Pickup (Friday before the race - September 11) - Boring Brewing Co. Tasting Room (38250 Pioneer Blvd, Sandy, OR 97055) 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Packet Pickup (Saturday before the race - September 12) - Boring Station Trailhead Park (28008 Keller Road Boring, OR 97009) 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Packet Pickup (Race day - September 13) - Boring Station Trailhead Park (28008 Keller Road Boring, OR 97009) starting at 5:15 am and until each respective race starts.

Time limit - Walkers are welcome, but because we run part of the race along roads, we need to discontinue aid stations and traffic control after 7 hours. However, we will keep the finish line open and staffed until the last runner/walker comes in and nobody will be disqualified by time. Early starts can be arranged - but are not required - for marathoners or half marathoners who expect to take longer than 6 hours. The early start is at 5:30 am.

Boring Sister City of Dull, Scotland - any resident of Dull, Scotland gets free registration (but you pay the travel)

Awards - All entries prior to August 23, 2026 are guaranteed to receive a shirt in their first size choice. Shirts are not guaranteed after August 30th, but we will do our best to order enough shirts to get everyone a shirt. Everyone will get a medal, including our virtual runners! To help guide a shirt choice, we will only be purchasing unisex cut shirts. We use the A4 Cooling Performance Crew for sizing help.

Refunds & Deferrals - Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds once you have registered. Deferrals are offered only in rare circumstances.

There will be NO day of race registration.

Changing races - If you signed up for a race and wish to change to a different race, please contact the race director before August 30th at racedirector@boringmarathon.com. There is no refund for the difference in cost when changing races.

The Boring Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K are all USATF certified and insured races.

This race allows you to set your goals and Resolutions for 2027 and have fun doing it! This race is a Half Marathon Relay done in teams of 4, 3, 2, or 1. With the team of 3, one member will run two legs and the other two members will run one leg.

First place awards to male/female/mixed relay teams in each group and male, female and non-binary individual.

Costume contest for each relay group ( 4 person, 3 person, 2 person and individual). YOU MUST SUBMIT A PICTURE OF YOUR TEAM IN FULL COSTUME TO @resolutionrelaybyob on Instagram THE MORNING OF THE RACE FOR JUDGING!

Register before 12/11/2026 for guaranteed shirt and size preference as registrations after 12/11/26 will not receive a shirt. Registration closes at midnight 12/31/2026.