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Community Outreach Grants

ORRC is proud to sponsor community organizations and youth groups that promote fitness, running and healthy lifestyles. As a part of our mission, ORRC donates a portion of its net revenue to groups and organizations that complement ORRC’s missions and goals. Funds are limited and must be applied for annually.

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Who should apply for this grant program?

If you have a group or organization that could benefit from funding, or simply with non-monetary items such as medals, ribbons, or other supplies, submit your application and ORRC would be happy to review it.

How to apply

Note that we ask that all groups that receive funding to help promote healthy lifestyles and help volunteer at one of our ORRC events.

  1. Download the application form (available as Word DOC or PDF).
  2. Complete the application. On the form, please help us understand
    • How is your group focused on promoting health by means of a physical fitness program, such as running or walking? For what target group(s) does it aim to increase participation? Is the opportunity to participate made available to those who would otherwise be less able due to economic, social, or other barriers?
    • Please let us know of any specific interests your group may have in volunteering (at which of our race events, etc).
    • Please note:
      • Funds requested should be for programs that promote running and healthy lifestyles in elementary schools, high schools, or non-profit organizations.
      • Funds requested should NOT be for raising money for any other cause.
  3. Deadlines and submission. Submit the completed application by February 28 for the first cycle or end of August 31 for the second grant cycle, by email to
  4. Award Decisions. Community Outreach Program applications will be considered and discussed at the March (first cycle) and the September (second cycle) ORRC Board of Directors meetings.

Questions? For more information about ORRC’s Community Outreach program, contact us at .

Programs awarded

Current / Recent Grant Recipients

ORRC awarded several grants in recent years:

  • Pirate Running Club from Dayton Grade School
  • Parkrose High School Cross Country Team (Facebook)
  • Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD) Middle School Cross Country program

Previous Grant Recipients

THPRD Middle School Cross Country Program

ORRC supported the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District’s 2024 Middle School Cross Country Program.

THPRD Middle School Cross Country - girls race start

THPRD Middle School Cross Country – girls race start

THPRD Middle School Cross Country - boys race start

THPRD Middle School Cross Country – boys race start

Tracktown Youth League

ORRC supported the 2017  TrackTown Youth League 2017 Recap from Oregon Sports Authority on Vimeo.

Liberty Fit

Groups of student from the Liberty Fit program under a Portland Running Company banner, all holding shoe boxes

Students from Liberty High School

A participant of the Liberty Fit program finishing a race

Liberty Fit student

Liberty Fit 11-Mile Picnic 2026

Liberty Fit 11-Mile Picnic 2026

Liberty Fit getting shoes 2026

Liberty Fit getting shoes 2026

Atkinson 2013

Atkinson Running Club (Atkinson Elementary School)

Gaffney Lane 2013

Gaffney Lane Run Walk Club (Gaffney Lane Elementary School)

Willie Fit 2014

Willie Fit Club, Wilsonville High School

Upcoming Events

  • Turkey Trot at the Zoo

    11/26/2026

  • Ralph’s Run – 20.27K, 10K & 5K

    1/2/2027

  • Race Director Workshop

    3/6/2027

  • Best Dam Run 10K

    10/9/2027


Recent News

Best Dam Run: Check Out 2026 Results and Photos

View and Download ORRC Member 5K Run/Walk Photos

Pumpkin Ridge Runs: 2026 Results and Photos are Available

View Results and Photos: Dave’s Summer Solstice Run at Blue Lake

2026 Vernonia Marathon – View Results and Photos

 
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    Turkey Trot at the Zoo

    11/26/2026

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  • Ralph’s Run – 20.27K, 10K & 5K

    1/2/2027

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  • Race Director Workshop

    3/6/2027

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  • Best Dam Run 10K

    10/9/2027

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