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2026 GRESHAM LILAC RUN BREAKS RECORDS - 05/05/26

GRESHAM, Ore.— With more than 700 runners and four incredible community beneficiaries in place, the eighth annual Gresham Lilac Run held on April 18 was poised to finish a winner.

 

The event, a collaboration between the City of Gresham and Unitus Community Credit Union, enjoyed a 50% jump in registrations from 2025. Spots in the 5K, 10K, and half marathon races sold out at record pace.

 

“The Lilac Run is definitely a crowd-pleaser,” said organizer and City events specialist Jake Ostrow. “It's held on a beautiful route primarily along Springwater Trail; which is a local favorite for runners and walkers but also an attraction that draws people from throughout the country for this event.”

 

Racers from Oregon and Washington, as well as locations as far away as Illinois, Louisiana, and Missouri, were greeted with sunny skies and beautiful weather on race day. Roughly two thirds of 2026 runners were new to the event, while the rest of the participants returned for one of the best regional runs of the year.

 

This year’s event raised more than $26,000, up $8,000 from 2025. Proceeds from the race went to four local community-focused organizations: Rockwood Market Hall, the Gresham Youth Advisory Council, Magic Wheelchair, and Shooting Star Adventures.

 

For more information on the Lilac Run or to bookmark the page ahead of next year’s race, head to GreshamOregon.gov/Lilac-Run.

 

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About Gresham:   

Gresham is a vibrant and growing city where tradition blends seamlessly with innovation and opportunity. As Oregon's fourth-largest city, our community is built on a foundation of hard work, deep roots in agriculture, and a shared commitment to creating a thriving future. Discover more about what makes Gresham special by visiting GreshamOregon.gov.

2026 GRESHAM LILAC RUN BREAKS RECORDS - 05/05/26

GRESHAM, Ore.— With more than 700 runners and four incredible community beneficiaries in place, the eighth annual Gresham Lilac Run held on April 18 was poised to finish a winner.

 

The event, a collaboration between the City of Gresham and Unitus Community Credit Union, enjoyed a 50% jump in registrations from 2025. Spots in the 5K, 10K, and half marathon races sold out at record pace.

 

“The Lilac Run is definitely a crowd-pleaser,” said organizer and City events specialist Jake Ostrow. “It's held on a beautiful route primarily along Springwater Trail; which is a local favorite for runners and walkers but also an attraction that draws people from throughout the country for this event.”

 

Racers from Oregon and Washington, as well as locations as far away as Illinois, Louisiana, and Missouri, were greeted with sunny skies and beautiful weather on race day. Roughly two thirds of 2026 runners were new to the event, while the rest of the participants returned for one of the best regional runs of the year.

 

This year’s event raised more than $26,000, up $8,000 from 2025. Proceeds from the race went to four local community-focused organizations: Rockwood Market Hall, the Gresham Youth Advisory Council, Magic Wheelchair, and Shooting Star Adventures.

 

For more information on the Lilac Run or to bookmark the page ahead of next year’s race, head to GreshamOregon.gov/Lilac-Run.

 

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About Gresham:   

Gresham is a vibrant and growing city where tradition blends seamlessly with innovation and opportunity. As Oregon's fourth-largest city, our community is built on a foundation of hard work, deep roots in agriculture, and a shared commitment to creating a thriving future. Discover more about what makes Gresham special by visiting GreshamOregon.gov.