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!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
67°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
45%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Estacada 2 Se, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Estacada, OR
Population
4,878
as of 2023
Elevation
706 ft
Nearest Airport
PDX
Portland International Airport · 25 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at ORRC Best Dam Run - 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- ORRC Best Dam Run - 10K
- Date
- October 10, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the ORRC Best Dam Run - 10K?
- ORRC Best Dam Run - 10K is a running race held in Estacada, Oregon on October 10, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the ORRC Best Dam Run - 10K?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Estacada, Oregon at 4th Ave and S Broadway, Estacada, OR. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the ORRC Best Dam Run - 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
ORRC Best Dam Run - 10K
Oct 10, 2026