The Tenth Annual ORRC Fourth of July Run and Walk

This marks the 10^th year the Oregon Road Runners Club has put on a special event for their members and the running community.

“We want to keep this a free event for our members,” Board Member Dave Green says. “It’s one of the things our members receive for joining, and it’s great to have this family-friendly event for them.” But, the Fourth of July Run and Walk is also open for non-members. ORRC has been providing races for the community at large since 1970, and in keeping with that spirit, they’ve kept the non-member entry fee to only five dollars. After June 27^th, registration goes up to $10 for non-members, and $5 for members, which is still a really great deal. (Day-of-event registration is also available, at $10 for everyone.)

“This is a low-key, ‘just for fun’ kind of race,” says Race Director Alanna Woods. “A lot of people come out to run or walk their first 5k, or bring their kids to participate in the kid's run. We have door prizes instead of age group awards, so everyone has a chance to win.”

The event is July 4^th, at the Mentor Graphics campus in Wilsonville. There’s a 5K at 9:00am, a 10K at 9:15am, and the Kids’ half-mile run will start at 10:15am.

“My 85 year old father, Dale, and all his kids and some of the grandkids will be running with him to help celebrate,” says Joyce, a fan of the annual event. “We will be in red shirts, as we are calling ourselves "Over the Hill...and Dale. We so look forward to race day and having an amazing family memory made this day.”

You can find more information on this and other Oregon Road Runners Club events at www.orrc.net.