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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.

FAQ's

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

Welcome to the third annual Milwaukie Mile! Our goal is to provide a safe and fast course for all members of the community to race their pace and set a new personal best in the mile! The course runs gently downhill along the Trolley Trail, starting at the Park Avenue Max Station and finishing in Milwaukie Bay Park. The race will be held the morning of Saturday July 11th, 2026.

The race is open to runners, walkers, and families with strollers. Dogs are not allowed to accompany runners, walkers, or volunteers. You can spectate with your dog on a leash, but please stand back from the course when doing so for the safety of the participants.

Please note - T-shirt size and availability are not guaranteed for registrations after July 1st.

Awards

All registered participants will receive a Milwaukie Mile T-shirt. The top-3 finishers in the following categories will receive a special award:

• Non-binary

• Open Women

• Open Men

• 18 and under Girls

• 18 and under Boys

Transportation

The race starts only a few steps from the Park Ave Orange Line Max Station. Participants and spectators are encouraged to use public transportation to travel to the race! If you must drive to the race, auto users are encouraged to park in Downtown Milwaukie or at the Park Ave park and ride garage

Donations

A portion of the race proceeds will be donated to the Milwaukie High School Cross Country team. If you want to make a dedicated donation to the team to support their 2026 season, we will gladly pass 100% of your donation on to the team! Any amount given would be greatly appreciated and thank you for your generosity! Please click the Donate tab above to donate directly.

Sponsorship

The Milwaukie Mile is a small community event which would not be possible without the support of generous sponsors. If you would like to support or sponsor the event in any way, please email Milwaukiemile@gmail.com.

Volunteers

Milwaukie Mile is supported 100% by some amazing volunteers! They help us with event coordination, athlete safety, and logistics. If you would like to volunteer, please email Milwaukiemile@gmail.com.

Photos:

Mateo Flores was out on the course capturing all the fun in 2025. Photos can be found on a shared google drive linked HERE. These are free for you to download for personal use - we only ask that you honor Mateo’s hard work and give photo credit to Mateo Flores or tag @teotooktheflick when sharing on Instagram. Feel free to also tag @milwaukiemile so we can celebrate with you!

DAY OF REGISTRATION WILL OPEN at 7:45am SATURDAY.

The 5k event will be returning to the Oregon City High School Cross Country Course this year. Open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. The terrain is stroller friendly: short grass, packed gravel and a new dirt trail though a wooded area.

All entrants receive the 2026 Honey Run shirt.

The best SWAG BAGS ever this year!!! The first 200 runners to register online receive the custom SWAG BAG full of local gifts.

Because of the growing size of our event we are expanding our awesome Honey Awards. 2 women's divisions, 2 men's divisions (age groups TBA)

Check-In and 'Day of Registration' opens at 7:45am on September 12, 2026. Cannot guarantee shirt/size for day of registrants.

Food and Drink vendors will be onsite during the Honey Run, and throughout the high school invitational that follows.

Arrow Coffee and Kona Ice

Food Vendors TBA.

*Since we are racing on campus we cannot allow pets or animals unless certified 'Service Animal'