Race Status: The Lilac Run is sold out and the Waitlist is now closed.
Beneficiary: Your race fees go to support our Race Beneficiary - Loco Por La Aventura, a nonprofit based in Gresham focused on promoting educational equity and outdoor engagement for the Latino Community.
📅 Packet Pickup
Date: Wednesday, April 23 and Thursday, April 24 from 4:00 - 6:30 pm.
Location: Migration Brewing Wilkes: 18188 NE Wilkes Rd, Portland, OR 97230
Accommodations: Need to arrange other accommodations? Email LilacRun@:GreshamOregon.gov
🏁 Race Day Information
Date: Saturday, April 26th - Start times outlined below.
Note: 2024 Course maps are linked above - please note they are subject to change for the 2025 Race.
🛤️ Course 101
Prepare for the Elements: The Half Marathon and 10k course take place on both paved trails/roads and dirt trails. Be prepared for mud and wet and keep an eye on the weather as the race approaches!
Trail Etiquette: 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.
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.
🐾 Dogs on the Trail
Dog Policy: Friendly pups who play well with others and are on a leash are allowed on the courses.
Start Position: Please be sure to start at the back of your race heat to avoid any trip hazards.
Poo Bags: Please bring your own pup-poop bags to keep the trails clear for others.
🎖️ Bibs
Visibility: Bibs must be visible at the finish line to receive a finisher medal.
Post-race: 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.
🏅 FREE Little Lilac Run
Registration: Please email LilacRun@:GreshamOregon.gov to register kids 12 and under for the FREE Little Lilac Run.
Race Details: This race will be a 2 loop 400 meter dash on the Springwater Corridor. Parents are welcome to run with kids.
Bib Pickup: Little Lilac Runners will be able to pick up their runner bibs on race day from the City of Gresham booth.