Milwaukie Mile

Join us for the 50th Lake Oswego Lake Run this year on May 2, 2026!

For 5 decades, runners have gathered in Lake Oswego to tackle the hilly terrain and enjoy the beautiful views. The run has attracted runners of all ages from across the country and is welcoming you to join us this year on Saturday, May 2nd.

Beyond a beloved community event and a great way to get out, be active, meet a goal, prepare for a year of races ... Proceeds from the Lake Run support Oregonians in need of stable and affordable housing. By running in the Lake Run, you are doing so much more goodness than just for yourself and the friends/ family you run alongside, you are helping your community. This run is organized by Northwest Housing Alternatives, where we create opportunity through housing and work tirelessly to end homelessness in Clackamas County. Please join us in this endeavor, in this fight for everyone's basic right. Together, we can change lives.

Gender Recognition and Inclusion: We believe that everyone has a place in the running community that is respectful, safe, and inclusive. In an effort to support individuals that do not identify as either male or female, we have the categories of non-binary and "Prefer Not to Say." Individuals who select either option will be eligible for the non-binary awards category.

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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.

Included in the registration fee is an “End of the Oregon Trail” event shirt as long as you are signed up before May 1st.

The Oregon Trail® Game 5k presented by Oregon City Schools Foundation is a run based on the 1980’s classic computer game, The Oregon Trail®! Runners are taken on an interactive journey where they’ll make decisions as if they were traveling from Missouri to Oregon. Will you float or ford the river, or die of dysentery along the way? Each decision you make along the trail will determine your ultimate fate. This one-of-a-kind event celebrates Oregon City’s heritage and encourages an active lifestyle and supports our local schools. Grab your pioneer bonnet and get ready to survive the journey

2026 features the 5K, One Mile Walk and Free Kids Run!

In addition to receiving a timed score, runners and walkers will also receive a game score at the end, based on the decisions they make throughout the game.

Course features include:

• Start and end at the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

• Run past the iconic 100-year-old Municipal Elevator

• Challenging 223-step run up stairs alongside Singer Hill Falls

• Beautiful views overlooking the Willamette River and Willamette Falls

• Run through the historic McLoughlin neighborhood and past attractions including Carnegie Library, McLoughlin House and Barclay House

The Kids Fun Run will start at 9:00am. It'll be divided into two groups: The younger group age 6 and under will run approximately 100 yards. The older group age 7-11 will run approximately 200 yards. The kids' fun race is untimed.

COURSE:

With an updated race route this year, the Oregon Trail® Game 5K is a fun yet challenging course through historic Oregon City. Get up, get moving, and don't die of a snake bite