2026 Happy Valley Fun Run and Walk

Welcome to the Slurpee-Fueled Suffering

Ever looked at a 7-Eleven roller grill and thought, "I could run 100 miles on those taquitos"? No? Just us?

The 24/7Eleven is not your standard trail ultra. There are no sweeping alpine vistas or pristine singletrack here. This is an urban scavenger hunt through the heart of Clark County. Your mission is simple but soul-crushing: Visit as many 7-Eleven locations in the county as possible within a 24-hour window.

The Rules of the Road

• The Clock: You have 24 hours. Start at Foot Traffic, finish at Foot Traffic, but the clock doesn't stop for brain freezes.

• The Proof: Every "Summit" (store visit) must be documented with a geo-tagged photo of you and the store frontage.

• The Fuel: This is the kicker. You are strictly prohibited from consuming any calories not purchased inside a 7-Eleven during the event. If it didn’t come off a roller, out of a fountain, or from a crinkly plastic bag, it’s a DNF.

• The Route: Total "Choose Your Own Adventure." Map it out, bridge the gaps, and try to avoid the Vancouver traffic.

Why Do This?

Because the Vantucky Trailrunners believe that "adventure" is a mindset. Whether we’re hitting the mud at Whipple Creek or hitting the pavement on Fourth Plain, we do it with heart, humor, and a questionable amount of processed sodium.

2025 Results are here: https://www.hubertiming.com/results/2025Ladybug

2024 Results are here: https://www.hubertiming.com/results/2024Ladybug

2023 Results are here: https://www.hubertiming.com/results/2023Ladybug

2022 Results are here: https://www.hubertiming.com/results/2022LadyBug

Join us for the 15th annual running of this unique and popular 5K/10K race on July 11, 2026! This stroller-friendly event takes runners on a scenic course through the open green spaces and forested paths along the Tualatin River in Tigard's Cook Park and neighboring areas, offering a fun and memorable experience for all participants.

Perks for Participants:

All 5K and 10K finishers will receive a shirt, medal and a race packet filled with goodies to celebrate their accomplishment.

Can’t join us in person?

No problem! Sign up for the virtual race and run your own 5K or 10K course—anywhere, anytime. As a virtual participant, you’ll receive a race bib, a shirt, and a medal to commemorate your achievement. Want to run with friends? Organize a group virtual run, and we’ll promote it on our website so others can join you!

Race Day Details:

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, the start line will remain open for 15 minutes, allowing for a staggered start and plenty of space.

Why We Run:

The best part? Proceeds from this event benefit the Ladybug CDH Foundation, whose mission is to: Raise public awareness about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), a potentially life-threatening birth defect affecting 1 in 2,500 children annually.

Fund critical medical research.

Provide direct support to families in the Pacific Northwest facing the challenges of CDH.

Survivor/Angel Signs:

We line the sidewalks at Cook Family Park with signs remembering and honoring Angels and Survivors. If you have a CDH Angel or Survivor you would like represented with a sign, please contact us at [email protected]. Send us a few sentences about their story and 2-3 photos. We'd love to be able to honor your CDH warrior.

Don’t wait—register today to lace up your shoes, make a difference, and help us support families impacted by CDH. Together, we can bring hope and make strides for this important cause.

PDX Recovers is more than a 5K. It’s a chance to heal together. In a city known as Bridge City, this race connects running with recovery, neighbors with neighbors, and hope with action. It’s not just a fundraiser. It’s a movement—people training, walking, running, and rebuilding their lives together.

This event is hosted by Union Gospel Mission of Portland, an organization that has served people experiencing homelessness, hunger, addiction, and abuse in the Portland community for nearly 100 years.

Through programs that provide meals, showers, shelter, outreach and long-term recovery for men, women, and children, Union Gospel Mission Union Gospel Mission offers life-changing pathways toward stability and hope. Proceeds from the race will help support these programs and the individuals and families working to rebuild their lives.

Once online registration has closed, walk-up registration at packet pickup and on race day will still be available.

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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!

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