ORRC Best Dam Run - 10K
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Distance
- Best Dam Run 10k (Run or Run/Walk) · Best Dam Run 10k (Walk Only)
From the Organizer
Come run or walk the Best Dam Run! This point-to-point 10K course features views of pristine waters, shading forests, interesting geology and bald eagles, osprey and colorful waterfowl.
Participants are bused approximately 6 miles east of Estacada to the North Fork Lake start. The course meanders along the wild and scenic Clackamas River for most of your journey to the downtown Estacada finish line.
Post-race food and awards will take place near the finish line at SE 4th Ave and Broadway. After your event you can also stroll along the shops and venues of Estacada.
This event is limited to 750 entrants so don't wait and register now!
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the ORRC Best Dam Run - 10K?
- ORRC Best Dam Run - 10K is a running event held in Estacada, OR. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the ORRC Best Dam Run - 10K?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Estacada, OR at 4th Ave and S Broadway, Estacada, OR. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the ORRC Best Dam Run - 10K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
ORRC Best Dam Run - 10K
Oct 10, 2026