Oregon Trail Game 5K
- Date Sat 24th May 2025
- Time 8:00AM PDT
- Location Oregon City, Oregon
- Price Free - $48.95
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting adventure at the 8th Annual Oregon Trail Game 5K, taking place on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in the charming Oregon City, Clackamas. This unique race draws inspiration from the beloved 1980s computer game, challenging participants to embody the spirit of pioneers navigating their way from Missouri to Oregon City. Runners will face fun decisions along the course—will you ford the river or float it? The event features a scenic 5K route through historic Downtown Oregon City, perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike.
Don't miss out on the Kids Fun Run, starting at 10 AM, which will have two age groups covering distances of 100 yards and 200 yards. All race participants who register before May 1st will receive a commemorative shirt, and remember, every step you take helps benefit the Oregon City Schools Foundation. So grab your pioneer bonnet and gear up for a day filled with fun, fitness, and a touch of nostalgia! Join us for a memorable race where every decision counts, and let's see who can make it to the finish line without losing a wagon wheel or succumbing to a snake bite!
Don't miss out on the Kids Fun Run, starting at 10 AM, which will have two age groups covering distances of 100 yards and 200 yards. All race participants who register before May 1st will receive a commemorative shirt, and remember, every step you take helps benefit the Oregon City Schools Foundation. So grab your pioneer bonnet and gear up for a day filled with fun, fitness, and a touch of nostalgia! Join us for a memorable race where every decision counts, and let's see who can make it to the finish line without losing a wagon wheel or succumbing to a snake bite!
Organiser's Description
Race prices includes shirt as long as registered before May 1st.
Under new ownership! The Oregon City Schools Foundation [https://www.ocsf.org/] is producing the race this year. All proceeds benefit Oregon City Schools.
Based on the classic 1980's computer game, The 8th Annual Oregon Trail Game is ready for you to make some decisions!
Ford the river or float it? Stop to hunt or keep moving to make it to the Oregon Territory before winter falls? The Oregon Trail Game has a simple premisetake on the persona of a pioneer in 1848 and get your covered wagon from Missouri to Oregon City without breaking a wagon wheel or losing a relative to dysentery.
Now the game has been reincarnated in the form of a 5k race. While fans of the classic 80s video game will enjoy this literal stroll down memory lane, even the uninitiated will enjoy the challenge of getting through the race, and staying alive on the metaphorical trail. Grab your pioneer bonnet and get ready to survive the journey!
In addition to receiving a timed score, runners will also receive a game score at the end, based on the decisions they make throughout the game.
The Kids Fun Run will start at 10am. It'll be divided into two groups. The younger group will run approximately 100 yards. The older group will run approximately 200 yards.
COURSE:
The Oregon Trail Game 5K is a fun yet challenging course through historic Downtown Oregon City. Get up, get moving, and don't die of a snake bite!
The kids fun race is untimed
Hope to see you out on the trail!
Under new ownership! The Oregon City Schools Foundation [https://www.ocsf.org/] is producing the race this year. All proceeds benefit Oregon City Schools.
Based on the classic 1980's computer game, The 8th Annual Oregon Trail Game is ready for you to make some decisions!
Ford the river or float it? Stop to hunt or keep moving to make it to the Oregon Territory before winter falls? The Oregon Trail Game has a simple premisetake on the persona of a pioneer in 1848 and get your covered wagon from Missouri to Oregon City without breaking a wagon wheel or losing a relative to dysentery.
Now the game has been reincarnated in the form of a 5k race. While fans of the classic 80s video game will enjoy this literal stroll down memory lane, even the uninitiated will enjoy the challenge of getting through the race, and staying alive on the metaphorical trail. Grab your pioneer bonnet and get ready to survive the journey!
In addition to receiving a timed score, runners will also receive a game score at the end, based on the decisions they make throughout the game.
The Kids Fun Run will start at 10am. It'll be divided into two groups. The younger group will run approximately 100 yards. The older group will run approximately 200 yards.
COURSE:
The Oregon Trail Game 5K is a fun yet challenging course through historic Downtown Oregon City. Get up, get moving, and don't die of a snake bite!
The kids fun race is untimed
Hope to see you out on the trail!
Oregon Trail Game 5K
