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
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Oregon Trail Game® 5K, 1 Mile & Kid's Fun Run on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in the charming town of Oregon City, Clackamas! This unique event invites participants to relive the excitement of the classic 1980s computer game, The Oregon Trail, as they navigate a 5K course packed with fun challenges and decision-making moments reminiscent of pioneer life. Runners will encounter iconic landmarks such as the historic Municipal Elevator, the stunning Singer Hill Falls, and the picturesque views along the Willamette River.
Whether you choose to take on the 5K, enjoy a leisurely One Mile Walk, or let the kids join in on the fun at the untimed Kids Fun Run, there’s something for everyone! Children will have their own race starting at 9:30 AM, divided into two groups for ages, ensuring a delightful experience for all. Don’t miss out on your chance to earn a coveted event shirt by registering before May 1st, and get ready to embrace the spirit of adventure while supporting local schools. Grab your gear, lace up your shoes, and prepare for a day filled with fun, fitness, and a journey
Whether you choose to take on the 5K, enjoy a leisurely One Mile Walk, or let the kids join in on the fun at the untimed Kids Fun Run, there’s something for everyone! Children will have their own race starting at 9:30 AM, divided into two groups for ages, ensuring a delightful experience for all. Don’t miss out on your chance to earn a coveted event shirt by registering before May 1st, and get ready to embrace the spirit of adventure while supporting local schools. Grab your gear, lace up your shoes, and prepare for a day filled with fun, fitness, and a journey
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 9:30am. It'll be divided into two groups: The younger group will run approximately 100 yards. The older group 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 9:30am. It'll be divided into two groups: The younger group will run approximately 100 yards. The older group 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
