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Lowells Loop

Name: Lowells Loop
Start: 2026-06-20
End: 2026-06-20
Location: Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill, United States • 20 Jun 2026

Lowells Loop

Lowells Loop is a Last Man Standing running event in Pleasant Hill, OR on June 20, 2026. The event follows a single road loop of approximately 5 mile length near the address listed as 35916 Willama Vista.

Runners must complete each loop within 60 minutes to qualify for the next lap. Those who finish within the time limit may continue to additional laps; laps repeat until no runners remain.

The event format emphasizes repeated completion of the same course under a fixed time cutoff. Proceeds from the event will go to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Registration closes June 20, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Oregon Pleasant Hill

Race information

Website Registration

5 mi

Last Man Standing (5-Mile Loops)

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

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