ORRC Ralph's Run
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Event overview
ORRC Ralph's Run takes place in Forest Grove, Oregon, with the venue at Tom McCall Upper Elementary School, 1341 Pacific Ave. The event offers multiple distances and a free kid's run around the school track. Registration is online only and uses dynamic bib assignment at packet pick-up. The race is chip timed and results are posted on the ORRC website. The event includes a pancake feed prepared by the Forest Grove United Church of Christ, and proceeds support the church's community fund.
Distances, course and services
- 20.26K run
- 10K run and 10K walk
- 5K run and 5K walk
- Kids Run - 1/4 mile around the school track
All courses start and finish at Tom McCall Upper Elementary School and use back roads through wine country. The 20.26K and 10K share the first three miles and rejoin for the final 1.5 miles; the 5K is an out-and-back over the final 1.5 miles of the 10K course. Aid stations supply water, Gatorade, Gu packets and snacks at specified mile points for the 20.26K and 10K. ORRC provides reusable cups at bib pick-up and encourages participants to use personal containers. Custom Fitsoks are included with registration; additional Fitsoks are planned for the first finishers.
Additional notes: walking categories have separate awards; overall and age-group awards are specified, and a special caboose award recognizes the final finisher. Shoe recycling and family pricing options are offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
