Oregon Road Runners Club

22nd anniversary Best Dam Run & Walk

Saturday, September 24, 2005 in Estacada

A 10K (6.2mile) run & walk along a gentle stretch of the scenic and wild Clackamas River in the Cascade Mountain foothills at Estacada. This year's race is part of Estacada's Centennial Celebration. Come join in our once in a hundred year event and party with the City.

WHEN
Be at Estacada City Hall by 8:30 for bus to start of race that begins 9AM sharp.

WHERE
25 miles southeast of Portland. Take I-205 South from Portland exiting on Highway 224 East at Clackamas. Follow highway # 224 19 miles to Estacada. Look for the City Hall on your left at the only stoplight in town. Check in and registration is at City Hall, 475 SE Main & Highway 224.The race course begins on a private road on North Fork Lake east of Estacada and follows the wild and scenic river past several impondments to the finish line back at City Hall.

The course is relatively flat with an elevation drop from 800 to 400 feet above sea level. Expect fast times and personal bests on this beautiful paved course.

REGISTER
Brochures will be available July 1, 2005 at Estacada outlets and running stores, or register on line at signmeupsports after July 1.

SPONSORS & VOLUNTEERS
An ORRC sponsored event that also attracts co-sponsors of local and running businesses. Race experts from the ORRC partner with local clubs and volunteers to provide a high quality and fun event. Call if you are interested in helping or sponsorship.

WHY
For fitness, fun, awards, recognition, and because we want your help in building our new Wade Creek Library.

Proceeds benefit the ORRC, Estacada Development Assn and the new library. Proceeds from last year's event contributed over $1,000 to the library project that is expected to break ground this fall.

MORE INFO
Contact Phil Lingelbach (503) 630-3401 or email philingel@aol.com