Included in the registration fee is an “End of the Oregon Trail” event shirt as long as you are signed up before May 14th. REGISTRATIONS AFTER MAY 14TH CAN VISIT THE OCSF MERCH BOOTH AFTER THE RACE TO PICK UP A SHIRT IF THEY ARE AVAILABLE.

The Oregon Trail® Game 5k presented by Oregon City Schools Foundation is a run based on the 1980’s classic computer game, The Oregon Trail®! Runners are taken on an interactive journey where they’ll make decisions as if they were traveling from Missouri to Oregon. Will you float or ford the river, or die of dysentery along the way? Each decision you make along the trail will determine your ultimate fate. This one-of-a-kind event celebrates Oregon City’s heritage and encourages an active lifestyle and supports our local schools. Grab your pioneer bonnet and get ready to survive the journey

2027 features the 5K, and Free Kids Run!

In addition to receiving a timed score, runners and walkers will also receive a game score at the end, based on the decisions they make  throughout the game.

Course features include:
• Start and end at the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
• Run past the iconic 100-year-old Municipal Elevator
• Challenging 223-step run up stairs alongside Singer Hill Falls
• Beautiful views overlooking the Willamette River and Willamette Falls
• Run through the historic McLoughlin neighborhood and past attractions including Carnegie Library, McLoughlin House and Barclay House

WHY SUPPORT OUR BIGGEST FUNDRAISER?

• Provides thousands of books for elementary and middle school students participating in Oregon Battle of the Books
• Supplies snacks for hungry learners at all district middle schools
• Funds scholarships to graduating seniors for college and vocational education
• Provides backpacks at OCSD Back to School Resource Fair
• Offer classroom grants to first time teachers
• Provides financial support for grants, such as CTE programs, community building lunch support, teen mentor program, and so much more!

VOLUNTEERS:

We need a crew of amazing volunteers to help our runners navigate the path toward the finish line! No "dysentery" jokes required (but they are encouraged). If you would like to help, please visit the "volunteers" tab at the top of this page.

COURSE:
The Oregon Trail® Game 5K is a fun yet challenging course through historic Oregon City. Get up, get moving, and don't die of a snake bite!