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Best Dam Run 10k (Run or Run/Walk)

$59 9:00AM PDT - 12:00PM PDT Price increases after October 10, 2025 at 11:59pm PDT
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Best Dam Run 10k (Walk Only)

$59 8:45AM PDT - 12:00PM PDT Price increases after October 10, 2025 at 11:59pm PDT

Place

4th Ave and S Broadway
Estacada, OR US 97023

Description

Come run or walk the Best Dam Run! This point-to-point 10K course features views of pristine waters, shading forests, interesting geology and bald eagles, osprey and colorful waterfowl.

Participants are bused approximately 6 miles east of Estacada to the North Fork Lake start. The course meanders along the wild and scenic Clackamas River for most of your journey to the downtown Estacada finish line.  

Post-race food and awards will take place near the finish line at SE 4th Ave and Broadway.  After your event you can also stroll along the shops and venues of Estacada.

This event is limited to 750 entrants so don't wait and register now!

Race Details

1)     Start Times:  The 10K walkers start at 8:45am. Everyone else starts at 9:00am. The course closes at noon.

2)     Buses: All participants will be bussed from Estacada to the start. Check in at 4th and Main, then walk one block to Main and SE Jeremy Loveless Ave to catch a bus.  The first bus will start loading at 7am and the last bus leaves at 8:30am.  If you miss the last bus you must have someone drop you at the start. All walkers need to catch a bus as early as possible.

3)     Parking: on-street parking and lots available throughout Estacada.

4)     Packet Pick-up: at the square near 4th and Main, from 6:30am to 8:30am. No ID is required.

5)     Drop Bags: You may leave a drop bag at the start line, and it will be brought back to 4th & Main on the last bus. Bags will not be provided, so please bring your own. Put your bib number on your bag.

6)     10K Course: The 10K is a point to point, starting at the east end of Faraday Road, heading west to connect with Highway 224, then finishing in Estacada on 4th Avenue just off Broadway Street. Stay in the coned bike lane on Highway 224. Follow the instructions of the certified flaggers on the course.  To view the course, follow this link.

7)     Restrooms: There will be six porta-potties at the finish and six at the start, so get on the bus as soon as possible. 

8)     Certification: The 10K course has been USATF certified.

9)     Aid Stations: There are two aid stations on the course, at about Mile 3 and at the start.  Aid stations will be stocked with water and Gatorade.

10)  Weather: Check the forecast and dress accordingly.  It may be hot, so hydrate pre-race and at the aid stations.

11)  Headphones/Strollers/Dogs: The use of personal music devices is strongly discouraged at this race. To enjoy all that our race has to offer and for the safety of all participants, ORRC encourages a headphone-free environment. Strollers, baby joggers and dogs are not permitted.

12)  Where to Cheer: the first 4.5 miles (of the 10K) is on a private PGE road, which is not open for traffic. Bicyclists and pedestrians are permitted on Faraday Road. The remaining course on Highway 224 is open to traffic.  The northbound lane of Broadway and one block of 4th Ave between Broadway and Main will be closed to traffic; otherwise the streets will be open.

13)  Awards, Raffles & Finish Line: Awards to overall winners in the 10K, in both walking and running categories.  This includes open and masters divisions, in male, female and non-binary categories. The awards ceremony will take place at about 10:30am.  If you can’t stay for the ceremony, you are welcome to pick up your plaque/ribbon at your convenience. Awards will not be mailed. There will be free and for purchase, snacks and refreshments at the finish line as well as 

14)  Results and Photos: will be available ASAP at Results & Photos – Oregon Road Runners Club (orrc.net)

15)  Questions: Please contact Race Directors Tyra Baird or Melanie Woods at bestdamrun@oregonroadrunnersclub.org .

16)  Volunteers: If you're interested in volunteering at this event, go to  Runsignup.com/Race/volunteer/OR/Estacada/BestDamRun10kRunWalk Volunteers earn a $50 credit on future ORRC races. 

                                                         

 

 

 

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