2 running and walking events in Forest Grove, Oregon

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.