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Hit the Barlow Trail Run

Name: Hit the Barlow Trail Run
Start: 2026-10-04
End: 2026-10-04
Location: Gresham

Gresham, United States • 4 Oct 2026

Hit the Barlow Trail Run/Walk, Gresham, Oregon

The Sam Barlow High School Alumni Association presents an event on October 4, 2026 at 5105 SE 302nd Avenue, Gresham, Oregon. The schedule includes in-person races and a virtual run/walk option held the same day.

Event offerings include:

5K run/walk
Kid's Dash, kids eight and under only
Virtual run/walk option

Online registration opens in April 2026 and registration is also available on race day at the event site. Registration for each event closes on October 4, 2026. Entry fees differ by event: the 5K has a listed fee of $25 with the price increasing on May 31, 2026, the Kid's Dash is free, and the virtual run/walk carries a fee of $50.

The Kid's Dash is restricted to children age eight and under. The virtual run/walk provides a non‑in‑person option for participants who do not attend onsite. The event is organized by the Sam Barlow High School Alumni Association and takes place at the listed Gresham address. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Oregon Gresham

Race information

Registration

5 km

5k Run/walk

Kid's Dash

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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