ORRC Best Dam Run - 10K

USATF Certified, chip-timed 5K in Estacada! Experience a challenging yet rewarding course that takes you through the scenic city of Estacada. Starting with a short but steep climb that tests your early race strategy, the course then rewards you with rolling hills through beautiful neighborhoods and parks before culminating in an exhilarating downhill on Broadway that will have you flying to the finish line in downtown Estacada.

All proceeds go towards Estacada Parks & Recreation.

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.

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