Brave Run 2026

Come join the second annual 2-218th Community Ruck March and Food Drive, hosted by the 2-218th Regimental Association and sponsored by 2-218th Field Artillery Battalion. March with local Oregon National Guard Soldiers and compete in a 7.1 mile ruck for prizes, or enjoy a 5 mile non-competitive ruck route through Forest Grove, Oregon. Check out howitzers and military vehicles used by Field Artillery men and women across the country. Bring backpacks or rucksacks filled with non-perishable food to march with. All collected food will be donated to St. Vincent de Paul upon completion of the event!

The top three heaviest food filled backpacks and the top three fastest finishers will be awarded with gift cards to local Forest Grove businesses and also prizes!

Event details and schedule

Timeline:

8 AM: Check In Lines Open

9 AM: Event Start!

12 AM: End of Race followed by Award Ceremony

Parking:

Primary parking will be at Forest Grove Armory (2950 Taylor Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116). The main event is also located at the same location

Registration:

After arriving, check in at the registration booths located outside of the armory to be provided with your free T-Shirt. Ensure that your registration is completed by April 1st in order to secure your shirt and registration packet.

All levels of runners and walkers encouraged to participate!!

Registration fees includes a long sleeve tee shirt and personalized bib if registered by 11:59 pm on September 17th.

Online day of event registration (no cash, no check, electronic payment only)

For more information, visit forestgrovelions.org, or contact Race Directors, Sydney, [email protected] Or Tom, [email protected]

Forest Grove Lions partner with Pacific University College of Optometry and School of Audiology to support its students and staff. 100% of monies raised by this event are returned to the community to fund scholarships, equipment and assist the Pacific University AMIGOS program. Participating in this event helps serve our neighbors in need in Forest Grove and beyond.

Pre-Race Packets

There is still pre-race packet pick up! Stop by to grab your t-shirt and other race necessities.

​Fri, Sept. 25th from 4-6pm in front of College of Optometry, 2221 Pacific AVE Forest Grove OR 97116.

Bib Pickup

If you are unable to attend the pre race packet pickup: you may pick up your bib on Saturday Sept. 26 from 9:15 am-9:45am at 21st and Cedar Forest Grove OR 97116.

NO PACKET PICK UP AFTER RACE DAY!

If you would like your packet mailed, please request mail option at the time of registration. This is an additional $10 fee.

Help raise funds for kids' dental care on the Tooth Taxi

by registering for The Dental Foundation of Oregon's inaugural

^Floss & Run!

Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Rock Creek Country Club

5100 NW Neakahnie Avenue, Portland, Oregon, 97229

You'll be on a professionally-rolled, gently challenging golf path in a peaceful and private setting under giant Douglas Firs.

Our timed races include:

*A 1K race for children 11 and under starting at 8:30 a.m.

*A 5K run open to runners of all abilities starting at 9:10 a.m.

*A 5K walk that begins at 9:40 a.m.; we'll start our stroller runners here at the front to ensure space for all on the figure-eight course.

All registered participants will receive a re-useable swag bag with a cool Tooth Taxi headband, dental- and health-related items, a raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes from our amazing local sponsors, and free entry into a putting contest!

Additional raffle tickets and putting contest entry may be purchased on site for $10.

Each finisher receives a medal and there are medals for the top three finishers in each age category.

Our host, the Rock Creek Country Club, has a bar and grill with drinks and food for purchase. Parking is free.

We encourage attendees to wear their finest dental-related attire!

Not in the Portland area or can't make it on October 18? There are virtual race opportunities! We also have options for teams to enter.

We are grateful to our major sponsors: BnK Construction and Permanente Dentistry (crown sponsors); and Columbia Healthcare Banking and Willamette Dental (molar sponsors)

All proceeds go to children's free dental care and education on the Tooth Taxi.

The Dental Foundation of Oregon's Tooth Taxi is on the road 48 weeks a year, providing free dental care and education to children who are uninsured, underinsured, unhoused, rural-based, and/or experiencing a dental emergency. In 2025, the Tooth Taxi team cared for 1,027 children at 32 schools/neighborhood centers, worth nearly $634,000 in free services.

The Dental Foundation of Oregon is the fundraising arm of the Oregon Dental Association. For more information, go to dentalfoundationoforegon.org.