Gresham Lilac Run

Why Run THIS Race? 

When you sign up for the Gresham Lilac Run presented by Unitus Community Credit Union, your race fees go to support our Race Beneficiary - Shooting Star Adventures. 

Shooting Star Adventures believes outdoor happiness deepens awareness, kinship and adventure. Their mission is to empower the community through outdoor recreational opportunities that cultivate teamwork, instill self-confidence and promote a strong connection to nature. Shooting Star Adventures creates educational opportunities for the community, with an emphasis on youth, that fosters better teamwork, communication, connection to the natural world and self-confidence. This race will directly support their co-ed day camps that take place in Gresham. Learn more at https://shootingstaradventures.org/

Packet Pickup 

Wednesday, April 24 and Thursday, April 25 from 4:00 - 6:30 pm. 

Migration Brewing Wilkes: 18188 NE Wilkes Rd, Portland, OR 97230

*Need to arrange other accommodations? Email [email protected]

Race Day Information

Race Start Times

8:00 am – Half Marathon

8:15 am – 10K

8:30 am – 5K

 

Course 101

Trail Etiquette 101- Stay to the right and pass on the left. As you are running on the trails, be sure to keep to the right of the trails. We share this trail with the public, so please be cautious and courteous to all pedestrians and cyclists on the trails.

Street Crossing – ALL courses cross public roads. We will have volunteers at the major intersections keeping the crosswalk lights on for athletes, BUT ALWAYS BE CAUTIOUS AND ALERT. Half marathon and 10k runners, not all street crossings have crosswalk lights and volunteers—PLEASE BE AWARE and cross ALL roads with caution.

Emergencies – In the event of an emergency on the course, if you have your cell, please call 911. We will have an EMT/Paramedic at Main City Park available for any course emergencies. The water/snack stations are also equipped with first aid kits.

Dogs on the trail – Friendly pups who play well with others and are on a leash are allowed on the courses. Please be sure to start at the back of your race heat to avoid any trip hazards. Please also bring your own pup-poop bags to keep the trails clear for others.

Bibs – Bibs must be visible at the finish line to receive a finisher medal. All athletes will have tags on the bottom of their bibs that they can use towards post-race Migration Brewing beer for those 21+ or a warmup coffee, and a pancake breakfast.

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FREE Little Lilac Run

Please email [email protected] to register kids 12 and under for the FREE Little Lilac Run. This race will be a 2 loop 400 meter dash on the Springwater Corridor. Parents are welcome to run with kids, and they will be visible from the start/finish line. 

Email your child's name and age to register today! 

Little Lilac Runners will be able to pick up their runner bibs on race day, or with parents at the packet pickup in the Migration Brewing parking lot. 

Event Sponsorship

We are thrilled to host Unitus Community Credit Union for the SIXTH year in a row as our presenting sponsor. A big thank you to Unitus Community Credit Union for making this event possible year after year!

Interested in sponsoring the Gresham Lilac Run? Please email [email protected] to be a part of year SIX as we go bigger than ever before!

Course Information

Stay tuned for detailed course information, bib and route colors, etc.