Ralph’s Run (fka ORRC Y2K Run)

Formerly the ORRC Y2K Run, now Ralph’s Run in honor of longtime ORRC member Ralph Brown, this event moves back to its original premise of a changing distance every year. Starting out in 1986 as the 8.6 in ’86, it will now be 20.24K in 2024. You get a new PR every year! It also features a 10K run/walk and a 5K run/walk and kid’s run will also be added. All events start at 9am and the course closes at noon. (There is an 8:30 start intended ONLY for 20.24K participants who can’t make the three hour cut-off.) All courses start and finish at Tom McCall Upper Elementary School in Forest Grove, covering back roads through scenic wine country. The 20.24K and 10K races are together for the first three miles, then split, then rejoin for the last 1.5 miles. This is not a closed course, so please be cautious of traffic and follow the Rules of the Road (e.g. keep left going against traffic).