Event details
Register Online by 9/27/24!
Online registration fees for the run or walk are $35 for the 5k and $40 for the 10k. Students will have a reduced price until registration is closed. There is no transaction fee for registering online.
Register by September 27, 2024, by 11:59 pm.
If registered by 11:59 p.m. on September 8th, registration fees include a commemorative, long-sleeve, racer mesh t-shirt and personalized chipped bib.
T-Shirts
Commemorative, long-sleeved, racer mesh t-shirts are guaranteed to participants registered by 11:59 p.m. on September 8th only.
Insurance
Race events are insured and sanctioned through Lions International. Each participant must submit an event-specific participant waiver and release of liability form with the registration application. For your convenience, these forms are embedded in the online registration application.
Timing and Awards
Winners of each category will also be announced on the website on October 1st.
Virtual runners will not be timed or included in race standings. It is a fun run on your own! Always put the FUN
Pre-Race Packets and Start Times
There is still pre-race packet pick-up! Stop by to grab your t-shirt and other race necessities.
Friday, September 27th, from 3 to 6 p.m., in front of the College of Optometry, 2221 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove, OR 97116.
Race Start Time:
10 am.
Participation Requirements
At the time of registration, you must:
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be 18 years of age or older; or if you are under 18, you must obtain parental permission before participating in the event.
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agree to and sign a waiver of release of liability; if you are a minor, your parent or guardian must sign on your behalf.
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be medically and physically able to perform in the event and be properly trained.
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agree to abide by all rules and/or instructions relating to the event that may be communicated before the beginning of the race.
Water, Restrooms, etc.
No restrooms on the 5k course.
Water and restrooms are available to everyone after the race. Forest Grove Police will be on-site to direct traffic. Please call 911 in the event of an Emergency.
Route Markings & Course Etiquette
Signs and volunteers to direct participants will be at intersections along each route, and mile/km markings will be posted.
Optional Donation Opportunity
If you wish to make an extra donation to Forest Grove Lions sight improvement programs, you can do so during your race registration. If you don’t wish to run or walk in the race, you can donate directly by check to Forest Grove Lions. Please note your check: Run/Walk for Sight fund. Thanks for your generosity!
We will also be collecting Glasses and Hearing Aides for the Lions sight and Hearing foundation.
Race Director: Jocelyn Clark