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.
Experience the spirit of aloha at the RUN 4 ALOHA on Sunday, July 26, 2026! Choose from a 5K, 10K, or Keiki Run and enjoy a beautiful course through the newly renovated Vancouver Waterfront and along the scenic Columbia River, starting and finishing at Esther Short Park.
More than just a race, every step supports the Ke Kukui Foundation's Ho'oulu Kukui youth cultural program, helping local keiki deepen their connection to Hawaiian culture through hula, music, language, and immersive learning opportunities in Hawaiʻi.
Run. Walk. Celebrate. Make a difference.
Registered participants receive complimentary admission (1) to Sunday's 4 Days of Aloha Multicultural Celebration and a drink token. T-Shirts & Finisher medals available for purchase.
RUN 4 ALOHA SCHEDULE
8:30 am - 1/2 Mile Keiki Run - FREE for registered children 10 yrs and under.
8:40 am - 10K Begins
8:45 am - 5K Begins
9:30 am - Awards at Esther Short Park Stage
The best of the Northwest. For a novice looking for a new challenge or a seasoned veteran looking to match up against the country's best athletes, XTERRA Portland is the place to test your limits.
The XTERRA Portland triathlon event is the best of the Northwest. For a novice looking for a new challenge or a seasoned veteran looking to match up against the country's best athletes, XTERRA Portland is the place to test your limits.
For amateurs, there will be 56 full-distance slots into the XTERRA World Championship up-for-grabs. The Super Sprint and Sprint Distances are also proud to be qualifiers for the XTERRA Youth World Championship.
Join us for a weekend of off-road excitement at the XTERRA Portland!
Event details and schedule
Full information about the XTERRA Portland event can be found at https://www.xterraplanet.com/event/xterra-portland.
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.