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On Saturday, October 27, 2018, Recreational and competitive ultra-marathoners from all over the West enjoy this unique running experience. Red and yellow maples dominate the fall colors along the Willamette River course and neighboring Champoeg Park campsites (including Yurts) are popular with runners pre- and post-race. Runners are fed well during this endurance event. Click here for information.

Popular with runners and walkers of all fashion; fast, slow and everywhere in between. This scenic course starts and finishes in Blue Lake Park, offers views of the Columbia River, with a hot dog picnic afterward. In addition to our 5K and Half Marathon distances, we include a ½ mile Kids’ Run, making this another great family event.

Registration for the 2018 event on October 13, 2018 is open – click here.

Come run or walk the Best Dam Run! This point-to-point course near Estacada features views of pristine waters, shading forests, interesting geology and sometimes, bald eagles, osprey and colorful waterfowl. This event is limited to 750 entrants so don’t wait to get registered – click here

Enjoy summer’s last holiday on Washington County’s Fanno Creek Trail. This is a 10K out and back course thru scenic natural areas and wetlands popular among runners, walkers, hawks, and herons. Click here for more information and registration.

Run into stinky fun for the whole family. The annual Garlic Festival has a parade, live music, and garlic-themed food and craft vendors to explore following our half marathon, 10K, and 5K events. Experience the rural beauty of the North Plains as you run on quiet farm roads.

Online registration for the 2018 event is open now – click here.

Running and walking in circles doesn’t always mean finishing where you started. These evening events feature a RRCA Championship Mile Race and the Dual Duel events: 2-person relays, solo 10K and a Kids’ Run. Coming on the evening of August 1st, 2018, is the ORRC Dual Duel relay and RRCA Oregon Championship Mile events.

Click here for more information or to register.

For over a decade, we’ve hosted a free run to ORRC members on the 4th of July. Make this a family tradition and a great way to kick off your holiday picnic or barbecue. Costumes are welcome so don’t be afraid to show off your inner Uncle Sam. Includes ¼ mile Kids’ Run. This year our event will be chip-timed.

Registration for the 2018 event is open now – click here.

Our popular Vernonia Marathon (Vernonia to Banks) and Half Marathon (Stub Stewart State Park to Banks) are coming up soon on April 15. Click here for information and registration.

Tuesday night workouts are experiencing some great changes with the 2018 New Year:

On January 2nd, a 40-person crowd turned out in the blistering cold and wind last Tuesday night at Catlin Gabel track, followed by beer and pizza on ORRC afterwards!

And, starting next Tuesday (1/9/18), this group will be joined by Laura Coyle, ORRC member and personal trainer, for five minutes of stretches and warm-up before hitting the track.

We are excited to have Laura join our Tuesday night family! Just one more way ORRC members volunteer their time and talents to help others best enjoy their ORRC experience.