Oregon Trail Game® 5K, 1 Mile & Kid's Fun Run
- Date Sat 23rd May 2026
- Time 8:00AM PDT
- Location Oregon City, Oregon
- Price Free - $48.95
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Oregon Trail Game® 5K, 1 Mile, and Kid's Fun Run on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in the picturesque Oregon City, Clackamas! Inspired by the beloved 1980s computer game, this unique running event invites participants to embark on an interactive journey from Missouri to Oregon, making crucial decisions along the way. Will you float across the river or brave the ford? Your choices will impact your final game score, adding an exciting twist to the traditional race experience!
This year’s event features a challenging 5K course that starts and ends at the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, taking you past historical landmarks like the iconic 100-year-old Municipal Elevator and the breathtaking Singer Hill Falls. Runners will enjoy stunning views of the Willamette River and the historic McLoughlin neighborhood. The Kids Fun Run kicks off at 9:00 AM, with young participants divided into two age groups for a fun and untimed race. Don’t forget to register before May 1st to snag your exclusive event shirt! Gather your friends and family, put on your pioneer bonnets, and get ready to make unforgettable memories while supporting local schools and celebrating Oregon City
This year’s event features a challenging 5K course that starts and ends at the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, taking you past historical landmarks like the iconic 100-year-old Municipal Elevator and the breathtaking Singer Hill Falls. Runners will enjoy stunning views of the Willamette River and the historic McLoughlin neighborhood. The Kids Fun Run kicks off at 9:00 AM, with young participants divided into two age groups for a fun and untimed race. Don’t forget to register before May 1st to snag your exclusive event shirt! Gather your friends and family, put on your pioneer bonnets, and get ready to make unforgettable memories while supporting local schools and celebrating Oregon City
Organiser's Description
Included in the registration fee is an End of the Oregon Trail event shirt as long as you are signed up before May 1st.
The Oregon Trail Game 5k presented by Oregon City Schools Foundation [https://www.ocsf.org/] is a run based on the 1980s classic computer game, The Oregon Trail! Runners are taken on an interactive journey where theyll make decisions as if they were traveling from Missouri to Oregon. Will you float or ford the river, or die of dysentery along the way? Each decision you make along the trail will determine your ultimate fate. This one-of-a-kind event celebrates Oregon Citys heritage and encourages an active lifestyle and supports our local schools. Grab your pioneer bonnet and get ready to survive the journey
2026 features the 5K, One Mile Walk and Free Kids Run!
In addition to receiving a timed score, runners and walkers will also receive a game score at the end, based on the decisions they make throughout the game.
Course features include:
Start and end at the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
Run past the iconic 100-year-old Municipal Elevator
Challenging 223-step run up stairs alongside Singer Hill Falls
Beautiful views overlooking the Willamette River and Willamette Falls
Run through the historic McLoughlin neighborhood and past attractions including Carnegie Library, McLoughlin House and Barclay House
The Kids Fun Run will start at 9:00am. It'll be divided into two groups: The younger group age 6 and under will run approximately 100 yards. The older group age 7-11 will run approximately 200 yards. The kids' fun race is untimed.
COURSE:
With an updated race route this year, the Oregon Trail Game 5K is a fun yet challenging course through historic Oregon City. Get up, get moving, and don't die of a snake bite
The Oregon Trail Game 5k presented by Oregon City Schools Foundation [https://www.ocsf.org/] is a run based on the 1980s classic computer game, The Oregon Trail! Runners are taken on an interactive journey where theyll make decisions as if they were traveling from Missouri to Oregon. Will you float or ford the river, or die of dysentery along the way? Each decision you make along the trail will determine your ultimate fate. This one-of-a-kind event celebrates Oregon Citys heritage and encourages an active lifestyle and supports our local schools. Grab your pioneer bonnet and get ready to survive the journey
2026 features the 5K, One Mile Walk and Free Kids Run!
In addition to receiving a timed score, runners and walkers will also receive a game score at the end, based on the decisions they make throughout the game.
Course features include:
Start and end at the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
Run past the iconic 100-year-old Municipal Elevator
Challenging 223-step run up stairs alongside Singer Hill Falls
Beautiful views overlooking the Willamette River and Willamette Falls
Run through the historic McLoughlin neighborhood and past attractions including Carnegie Library, McLoughlin House and Barclay House
The Kids Fun Run will start at 9:00am. It'll be divided into two groups: The younger group age 6 and under will run approximately 100 yards. The older group age 7-11 will run approximately 200 yards. The kids' fun race is untimed.
COURSE:
With an updated race route this year, the Oregon Trail Game 5K is a fun yet challenging course through historic Oregon City. Get up, get moving, and don't die of a snake bite
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1726 Washington Street, Oregon City, 97045, OR, United States
Oregon Trail Game® 5K, 1 Mile & Kid's Fun Run
