Location: 1341 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove OR
Date: Saturday, January 04, 2025
Time: 9:00am
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Formerly the ORRC Y2K Run, now Ralph’s Run in honor of longtime ORRC member Ralph Brown, this event moves back to its original premise of a changing distance every year. Ralph introduced this in 1986 as the 8.6 in ’86, in which it was an 8.6 mile race. In 1987, that distance shifted up to an 8.7 mile race. This format continued through 9.9 in ’99. The event has also included a 10K throughout the years. the 5K was added in 2024. For the year 2000, ORRC changed the distance to a 20K and called the race the Millennium Run. From 2001 through 2014, distance was added to match the year (for example, 20.01k in 2001), and the event became known as Y2K. From 2015 to 2023, the distance was simplified to a half marathon.
Since 2024, it has been known as Ralph’s Run, returning to its premise of increasing its long distance event with the new year: in 2025, as a 20.25K in 2025. (You get a new PR every year based on the unique distance!) To remain inclusive of walkers, it also features a 10K run/walk, and in 2024 we added a 5K run/walk and a kids’ run.
Race Fees
- 20.25K Run: $80
- 10K Run and Walk: $70
- 5K Run and Walk: $50
- Free Kids Run 1/4 Mile: $0
Swag
- Ralph’s Run Mittens for the first 300 finishers in the 20.25K, 10K and 5K. Cost is included in the registration fee.
Packet Pickup
- Early pick-up is at Tom McCall East on Friday January 3rd from 4pm to 6pm. Day of race pick-up starts at 7:30am. Bring your phone for dynamic bib assignment. You may pick up bibs for friends and family; no ID required.
Covid Safety Protocols
- Please review our Covid Safety Protocols before the race.
Race Course
20.25K Course
All courses start and finish at Tom McCall Upper Elementary School (1341 Pacific Ave) in Forest Grove, covering back roads through scenic wine country. The 20.24K and 10K races are together for the first three miles, then split, then rejoin for the last 1.5 miles. This is not a closed course, so please be cautious of traffic and follow the Rules of the Road (e.g. keep left going against traffic).
10K Course
The 20.25K and the 10K courses start and finish at Tom McCall Upper Elementary School (1341 Pacific Ave) in Forest Grove, covering back roads through scenic wine country. Both races are together for the first three miles, then split, then rejoin for the last 1.5 miles. This is not a closed course, so please be cautious of traffic and follow the Rules of the Road (e.g. keep left going against traffic).
5K Course
The 5K course is an out-and-back over the last 1.5 miles of the 10K course. Everyone gets to do that hill by the cemetery. This is not a closed course, so please be cautious of traffic and follow the Rules of the Road (e.g. keep left going against traffic).
Join ORRC Today!
The Ralph’s Run events are open to all interested runners and walkers, but you can save money on your entry fee by joining the Oregon Road Runners Club. As an ORRC member, you will receive many benefits including the Oregon Distance Runner magazine, discounts at ORRC races – and join with those who like to run & walk. Click here for ORRC membership information.
Aerial View from 2015 Event
2015 ORRC Y2K from Dronescape Media Consulting on Vimeo.
Sponsors
Results and Photos
- 2024 – 20.24K | 10K Run | 10K Walk | 5K Run | 5K Walk | Photos
- 2023 – Half Marathon | 10K Run | 10K Walk | 2023 Photos
- 2022 – Half Marathon | 10K Run | 10K Walk | 2022 Photos
- 2021 – Half Marathon | 10K Run | 10K Walk | Photos
- 2020 – Half Marathon | 10K Run | 10K Walk | 2020 Photos
- 2019 – Half Marathon | 10K Run | 10K Walk | 2019 Photos
- 2018 – Half Marathon | 10K Run | 10K Walk | 2018 Photos
- 2017 – Half Marathon | 10K Run | 10K Walk | 2017 Photos
Prior results (1998-2007): See Timing By Zornick, courtesy of Russ Zornick.
Prior Photos: 2016 Photos | 2015 Photos | 2014 Photos
Location
1341 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove OR
