Portland, Oregon · Saturday, August 15, 2026
The Portland Criterium is a criterium and cycling event held on Saturday, August 15, 2026. It is located at 235 NW Park Ave in Portland, Oregon.
Join us for the 5th Annual Paper Maker OCR!
This hometown obstacle course race brings together athletes, families, and friends from across the PNW for a morning of challenge, laughter, and teamwork — all surrounded by the scenic forest trails and natural terrain of Lacamas Lake Regional Park.
Whether you’re a returning racer or trying OCR for the first time, expect natural-style obstacles, new features to celebrate our fifth year, and a shared spirit of grit, community, and adventure.
Course Details
Distance: 4 miles
Obstacles: 14+ challenges designed to test full-body strength, endurance, agility, and determination.
Terrain: Packed dirt trails, rocky paths, shaded forest corridors, and natural elevation shifts through Lacamas Lake Regional Park. Runners will encounter tree-rooted trails, rolling hills, and a few water crossings.
Obstacle Style: Expect crawls, carries, balance tests, tree hurdles, and log jumps — built right into the natural terrain. Bypass options are available for those needing to modify or skip safely.
New This Year — The Paper Makers Kiddo Race!
To celebrate our 5th anniversary, we’re excited to introduce the Paper Makers Kiddo Race — a short, fun, and safe obstacle course designed just for our youngest athletes!
Details:
Ages: 4 – 8 years old
Start Time: ~ 9:00 AM (heats every 5 minutes)
Course: A short loop featuring mini obstacles like low crawls, small hurdles, and balance challenges — perfect for introducing kids to the OCR spirit.
Parent Supervision: Required — parents can run alongside or cheer from the sidelines.
Finish Reward: Each kiddo will earn their very own Paper Maker Kiddo Race Shirt to celebrate their accomplishment!
The perfect way for little racers to get muddy, have fun, and feel like true Paper Makers!
Race Day Schedule
Check-In Opens: 8:00 AM
Kids Race: ~ 9:00 AM (heats every 5 min)
Main OCR Heats Begin: 9:30 AM for all adult and team participants
Competitive Wave
Open Community Wave
Team & Friends Wave
All heats will launch from the start line located on the backside of the festival and registration area, with clear signage and volunteers directing racers.
Competitive Division & Prizes Are you ready to race for the podium? The Competitive Wave is where grit meets precision — and this year, we’re upping the stakes!
Top Two Male Racers — Cash Prizes Awarded
Top Two Female Racers — Cash Prizes Awarded
Rules & Standards:
Competitive racers must complete all obstacles to standard and finish the entire 4-mile course to qualify for prizes.
Failure to complete any obstacle or mandatory standard will result in disqualification from prize eligibility.
Final results and awards will be verified at the finish line.
Awards time will be announced at the event.
Bring your best — earn your bragging rights, your cash prize, and your place among the strongest in the community!
Registration, Parking & Logistics
Registration Area: Near the main bathrooms by the playground at Lacamas Lake Regional Park.
Parking Options:
Main Lot: 3344 NE Everett Street — located beside the playground and restrooms, closest to the registration zone.
Overflow Lot: Gravel lot north of the lake, accessed by crossing the bridge between Round Lake and Lacamas Lake and turning onto 35th Ave. This lot provides ample parking and easy walk-in access to the festival area.
Additional Street Parking: Limited parallel parking is available along Everett Street near the park entrance — please park respectfully and obey signage.
Facilities: Restrooms, water refill stations, and food vendors will be located near the registration and festival area.
Why You’ll Love This Race
Celebrate five amazing years of teamwork, challenge, and community.
Experience a 4-mile forest-trail course featuring 14+ natural and built obstacles.
Family-friendly atmosphere — from kids to grandparents, everyone belongs here.
Exclusive 5-Year Paper Maker OCR Tanks for adult racers.
Paper Maker Kiddo Shirts for our youngest participants.
Enjoy the post-race festival with music, food trucks, local vendors, and the 5-Year Finisher Wall — sign your name and celebrate your accomplishment!
Community & Spirit
The Paper Maker OCR is more than a race — it’s a family tradition and a celebration of perseverance, faith, and unity.
Every year, we’re reminded that strength doesn’t just show up on the course — it’s built in the moments of encouragement, teamwork, and joy shared along the way.
Whether you’re sprinting, walking, or crawling through the mud — you’re part of something bigger.
Run your race. Conquer your obstacles. Leave your mark.
With gratitude and grit,
Your Paper Maker Creators & Family
Ryan Polin, Bennie Crocker & Nikki Crocker
What Is OUTLAST?
OUTLAST is a 6-hour trail endurance challenge where runners complete a 5K every hour, on the hour. Each lap must be finished within the hour to stay in the event. If you finish early, you rest until the next round. Miss a lap, and you’re out.
Complete all six rounds, and you OUTLAST.
This isn't just about speed — it's about pacing, discipline, and mental grit. Whether you're trying to survive all six or win your division, the challenge is the same: show up each hour, push your limits, and stay in it.
Each course is trail-based, with natural terrain, elevation, and unpredictable conditions. You’ll have time between rounds to recover, refuel, and refocus — but not much.
What You Earn:
4 laps = “Grit Earned” patch
5 laps = “Survivor” patch
6 laps = Premium “OUTLAST” medal
All participants receive a premium OUTLAST Tee.
Top male and female with the fastest combined 5K times at each event win the 1st Place OUTLAST award.
Finishers are ranked on the national leaderboard—and the fastest runner across all OUTLAST 6-hour events will be crowned National Champion and take home $1,000.
The 1st Place Male and Female 6-hour champions from each city will earn a spot in the Outlast Championship, where they’ll compete against the best of the best at the end of the Tour, and the 1st place male and female winners take home $1000 each. (This is separate from the national leaderboard prize money.)
By the end of the tour, the top 100 best times nationally will be invited to also compete in the Outlast Championship.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do I have to run all 6 laps?
Nope. Run as many as you can. If you complete 4 or 5, you'll still earn a patch. Only those who finish all 6 get the OUTLAST medal and leaderboard ranking.
What happens if I don’t finish a lap in time?
You're out. The next lap starts at the top of the next hour, and only those who completed the last lap on time can continue.
How is the race timed?
Each 5K is timed individually. If you complete all 6, your combined time counts toward the local win and national leaderboard.
Are these trail races or road?
Every OUTLAST race is on trail terrain — dirt, rocks, roots, and elevation. Sometimes some pavement and gravel.
Can I walk?
Yes, as long as you finish the 5K within the hour. But some courses are rugged, and time can sneak up on you.
Are there aid stations?
Yes. There will be water, basic hydration, and snacks at the basecamp/loop start. This is a cupless event — bring your own bottle or hydration system.
What should I bring?
Trail shoes, hydration system, layers (weather dependent), fuel between laps, and grit.
Can I setup a tent?
Absolutely, bring your own aid station/tent setup.
Is OUTLAST for beginners?
Yes — if you're mentally tough. You don’t need to be fast, just consistent and ready to suffer a little.
How do I win?
If you finish all 6 laps and have the fastest combined time, you win your division (male/female). Winners are also added to the national leaderboard for a shot at the $1,000 national prize & title.
PARKING IS INCLUDED IN REGISTATION FEES.
This summer weekend Triathlon & Endurance Sports Festival at a beautiful venue along the Columbia River offers something for everyone from a Sunset 5K & 10K Run/Walk, Sprint & Olympic Distance Triathlon, Duathlon, & AquaBike, Girlfriends All Women's Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon/AquaBike & 5k, Kids Triathlon and so much more! It is one of the most scenic areas with views of the Columbia River, Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens and Vancouver Lake.
GIRLFRIEND, YES, YOU CAN CROSS THE FINISH LINE!
This 28th Annual Girlfriends All-Women’s Triathlon & Fitness Festival at a beautiful venue along the Columbia River offers something for everyone so rally your girlfriends, train together and then cross the finish line with your best girls!
It is one of the most scenic areas with views of the Columbia River, Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens and Vancouver Lake. The course is flat and fast with a down-current swim close to the shore so perfect for a 1st time Triathlon or Multisport event! Kids Triathlon and a Sunset 5K/10K are scheduled Friday night and Co-Ed events on Saturday so make a whole weekend of it for the whole family.
PARKING IS INCLUDED IN REGISTATION FEES.
Step into your favorite character’s shoes—whether you’re a superhero, anti-hero, villain, knight, princess, or even Sasquatch—and join us for the inaugural Dragonslayer Fantasy Dash & Strut!
This 5K adventure invites you to walk or run through the magical trails of Gabriel Park (PDX). Along the way, you’ll encounter a thrilling Villain Zones for an extra dash of fun and excitement and be welcomed back to the Heroes Village!
Route includes mild inclines, a mixture of gravel and trail pathways, everyone is assured of a beautiful and accessible run, jog, or walk. The route is suitable for all ages and abilities. Leashed dogs and strollers welcome (strollers ensure you have wheels suitable for unpaved trails).
Lace up your sneakers, gather your squad, and head out for a day of fantasy, fitness, and unforgettable shenanigans. Costumes encouraged; laughter guaranteed!