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Gresham Lilac Run

Fun run and walk

The seventh annual Gresham Lilac Run was held on April 26 at Main City Park.

The race welcomed over 500 runners and raised more than $18,000 for Loco Por La Aventura, this year’s race beneficiary.

 

Gresham Lilac Run logo

Beneficiary 

Thanks to our race sponsors, the Gresham Lilac Run supports a local nonprofit. The 2025 beneficiary is Loco Por La Aventura, a Gresham nonprofit. They receive the run's registration fees to help promote educational equity and outdoor activities for the Latino community. Learn more about the amazing work of Loco Por La Aventura.

Sponsors

This event is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors and support of local partners. Contact LilacRun@greshamoregon.gov if you’re interested in sponsoring this event.

Contact

Interested in sponsorship and helping this community thrive through health and overall wellness? Contact LilacRun@GreshamOregon.gov to learn more.

  • Two women stretch underneath blossoming cherry trees ahead of the Gresham Lilac Run at Main City Park.
  • All ages take off from the starting line at the annual Gresham Lilac Run.
  • A crowd is in good spirits and smiling while walking and jogging in the Gresham Lilac Run on the Springwater Trail.
  • Women smile and wave while jogging along the Springwater Trail for the Gresham Lilac Run.
  • Two young boys stand on the Springwater Trail holding signs to support their mothers at the Gresham Lilac Run.
  • Runners move along a green, forested trail during the Gresham Lilac Run.
  • Two seniors wave their hands in excitement as they near the finish line at the Gresham Lilac Run.
  • People celebrate getting their Gresham Lilac Run medals at the finish line.
  • A family and baby in a stroller smile at the Gresham Lilac Run meeting zone.
  • A line of children eagerly await the start of the Little Lilac Run to start.
  • A popular spot is the pancake booth after the Gresham Lilac Run.
  • Two men smile and enjoy a post-race celebration beer at the Gresham Lilac Run.

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