Forest Grove Lions Run-Walk for Sight Race Day Info

Early Bird Pricing

$30 for 5k

$35 for 10k

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.

If registered by 11:59 p.m. on September 17, registration fees include a commemorative, long-sleeve, racer mesh t-shirt and personalized chipped bib.

Commemorative, long-sleeved, racer mesh t-shirts are guaranteed to participants registered by 11:59 p.m. on September 18th only.

Participation Requirements

At the time of registration, you must:

be 18 years of age or older; or if you are under 18, you must obtain parental permission before participating in the event.
agree to and sign a waiver of release of liability; if you are a minor, your parent or guardian must sign on your behalf.
be medically and physically able to perform in the event and be properly trained.
agree to abide by all rules and/or instructions relating to the event that may be communicated before the beginning of the race.

Timing and Awards

Winners of each category will also be announced on the website on October 1st.

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 25th, from 3 to 6 p.m., in front of the College of Optometry, 2221 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove, OR 97116.

Race Start Time:

10 A.M.

Route Markings & Course Etiquette

Signs and volunteers to direct participants will be at intersections along each route, and mile/km markings will be posted. Below is the route of the 5K run. The 10K run will be double the 5K route.

Water, Restrooms, etc.

No restrooms on the 5k/10k 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.

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.

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.