2025 Hit the Barlow Trail Run/Walk & Kid's Dash

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

Celebrate the incredible strength, love, and spirit of moms everywhere at the Super Mom 5K/10K/Half Marathon! Whether you are a mother, are running for a mother, or simply want to honor the inspiring women who have shaped our lives, this event is open to everyone. This race is all about celebrating the heroes we call “Mom”—past, present, and future.

Participants can choose from the 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon distances, each designed to offer a rewarding and uplifting race-day experience. Every athlete who crosses the finish line will receive a commemorative finisher medal, a keepsake symbolizing strength, gratitude, and accomplishment.

We’ll also recognize outstanding performances with awards to the top three finishers in the traditional five-year age groups, ensuring fair and exciting competition across all divisions.

Come run, walk, or cheer at Captain William Clark Park as we honor the incredible women who make our world better every day. It's a celebration of endurance, love, and the superpowers of moms everywhere!

Join us on Saturday morning, June 20, 2026 to celebrate the summer solstice with Dave's Solstice Run 5K at Blue Lake.

This event is named after Dave Green, a long-time ORRC member and volunteer. Dave was an active board member, joining in 1981, and becoming president in 1992. Race director for multiple events, including the original Blue Lake Runs, Dave was also the “Treasurer Extraordinaire” and was instrumental in helping the club through some tough times financially in the past. This event epitomizes Dave Green, and his love for low-key, family friendly events.

Celebrate the holiday spirit in the middle of summer at the Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half Marathon! This means Santa is on Vacay!

Come on out and join us at Captain William Clark Park in Washougal (Greater Portland Area).This festive race brings all the cheer of the season—without the cold—giving athletes a fun and energetic way to race during the warm summer months.

Whether you’re tackling the 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon, you’ll enjoy a spirited race atmosphere filled with holiday flair, seasonal fun, and motivation from start to finish. Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome to join in the celebration.

All athletes who cross the finish line will receive a custom finisher medal and a spirited, race-themed shirt to commemorate their accomplishment. Awards will be presented to men and women for all three distances to the top finishers in the usual five-year age groups, starting at 10 & Under.

Break out the holiday cheer, lace up your running shoes, and make summer miles merry at the Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half Marathon.