Gresham Lilac Run

Lace up and join us for year two of the City of Gresham's 5K, 10K and half marathon event- the Gresham Lilac Run presented by Unitus Community Credit Union. Each run will begin and end at Gresham High School this year. Each course incorporates one or more of the hidden gems of our City trail system. Trails will include the Springwater Corridor, Saddle Butte Trail and Butler Creek Trail. Gresham High School Track & Field will be our course volunteers stationed at EVERY TURN along the course to ensure all runners stay on track. 

5K - Walking or Running event with a time limit of 2 hours.

*We will host TWO 5K courses. The original course that takes runners up and down Walter's Hill, and then a more mellow flat course along the Springwater Coordidor. We will have prizes for the top male and female finishers that complete course 1, which is the course that takes on Walter's Hill. 

10K - Walking or Running event with a time limit of 2.5 hours. 

Half Marathon - Running event with a time limit of 3.5 hours.

This event will be timed by our community partner Huber Timing, each runner will have a chipped bib. 

*FREE LITTLE LILAC RUN* - 800-meter dash for children school aged to 12 years old. This year, the Little Lilac Run takes place on the Gresham High School track with a two-lap run to the finish line. Each participant will receive a bib and a medal. To sign up, email [email protected]. Please include the full name and age of the participant in your email. 

WHY RUN?

ALL racing fees and donations support local nonprofit, Family of Friends Mentoring. At Family of Friends, their mission is to build relationships through the magic of mentoring to elevate kids and families and make our community stronger. Family of Friends works in partnership with the City of Gresham, Multnomah County SUN programs and local school districts and businesses to serve more East County kids than ever before! Learn more about Family of Friends via their website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

 

SPONSORS & EVENT PARTNERS

We want to give big thanks to our event sponsors and partners; 

Premier Sponsor | Unitus Community Credit Union 

Platinum Sponsor | Owens Corning 

Bronze Sponsors | Migration Brewing Renewal by Andersen NW, NextHome NW Realty &  Konell Construction & Demolition Corp. & 

Partner Sponsors | Marathon Printing,  Eastwind Running & Endurance, WildLand Kombuncha, Country Coffee Gresham, Orange Theory Fitness Gresham, and University of Western States.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Q1: Is there a course map? A: Please scroll down for course maps. 

Q2: Can I run with a stroller? A: Absolutely! We encourage stroller runners to complete the 5K or 10K; the half marathon has trail terrain that will not work well with a stroller. 

Q3: Are there finisher medals? A: Yes, for all registered participants. Medals will be given to all participants at the finish line who are wearing a visible race bib. If you lose your race bib on the course, please see the City of Gresham tent after the race to receive your medal. New in 2020, half marathon participants will have a unique finisher's medal. 

Q4: Where will race packet pick-ups be? A: Date, times and location: TBD. Participants will be emailed information closer to the event. 

Q5: Does the 5K course really go up Walter's Hill? A: Yes! But if this is your first 5K or you are in need of a more mellow course, please take on course 2, which passes Walter's Hill and continues along the flat and scenic Springwater Corridor.