Run or walk into stinky fun for the whole family. The annual Garlic Festival has a parade, live music, and garlic-themed food and craft vendors to explore following our half marathon, 10K, and 5K events. Experience the rural beauty of the North Plains as you run on quiet farm roads. NOTE: half marathon starts at 7am. (10K starts at 8 am; 5K at 8:15 am). Note that there is a 3 hour time limit for the half marathon due to other events at the Garlic Festival. If you don't expect to finish by 10am we strongly encourage you to sign up for the 10K event.

Celebrate the Elephant Garlic Festival with a half marathon, 10K or 5K run/walk around the City of North Plains and the scenic roads of Washington County. Our new half marathon course completes two loops of a scenic course in the hills of Washington County. After the race enjoy elephant garlic, custom-made socks, and all that the festival has to offer!

ORRC members will receive $10 off their registration. You'll also have the opportunity to sign up for ORRC membership during the registration process and receive $10 off your registration.

Bib pickup will be at the Tualatin Road Runner Sports store on Friday Aug 11th from 4pm - 8pm.

Courses

The Garlic Festival 10k is part of the ORRC 10k Series. The 10K is a beautiful hilly loop around the Pumpkin Ridge Golf Course.

5K course map - click here.
10K course map - click here.
Half marathon course map - click here.

Awards

Awards to the top three men & women runners and walkers for both the 5k & 10K
Ribbons three deep in five-year age groups for both runners and walkers
Awards ceremony with random prize raffle after the races
Must be present to win as awards will not be mailed

Notes

Pets are not allowed at the festival
Strollers are not allowed on the course
Roads are not closed to traffic during the races
For your safety, use of portable music devices is strongly discouraged

Headphone Policy

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 during the running of the event.

Parking

Additional parking can be located at St. Edward’s Catholic Church on the corner of NW 313th and NW Wascoe Street, adjacent to the start/finish.  Parking at the church is free until 10 a.m. There is additional on street parking near the start, but be careful to park in areas that have not been blocked off for the Garlic Festival.