
From the Organizer
The Sam Barlow High School Alumni Association is excited to announce our 2026 event will be in-person with a virtual option!
Online registration begins April 1, 2026. Race-day registration will be available at the race site. Please join us Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. for race-day registration.
Join the SBHSAA's Facebook Group to stay informed!
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
69°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Portland Troutdale Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
112,818
as of 2023
Elevation
356 ft
Nearest Airport
PDX
Portland International Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 Hit the Barlow Trail Run/Walk & Kid's Dash, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
118
Days to train
Coming Up
Dave's Solstice Run at Blue Lake
4 miles away
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Camas, WA (26)
7 miles away
PAPER MAKER OCR
7 miles away
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Camas, WA (30)
7 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2026 Hit the Barlow Trail Run/Walk & Kid's Dash
Oct 4, 2026