2026 Hit the Barlow Trail Run/Walk & Kid's Dash 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 8:40 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Gresham, Oregon
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Kid's Dash — Kids eight and under only | Kids | Oct 4, 20268:40 AM | Free | – |
| 2026 Hit The Barlow Trail 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 4, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
| 2026 Virtual Run/WalkVirtual | – | Oct 4, 20268:40 AM | $50 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 2026 Kid's Dash — Kids eight and under only: Free until Oct 4.
- 2026 Hit The Barlow Trail 5K Run/Walk: $30 until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Oregon, which costs $35 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:09 AM, and the 2026 Kid's Dash — Kids eight and under only starts at 8:40 AM. The start sits about 470 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
5105 SE 302nd Avenue, Gresham, OR 97080
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 4 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 29% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 5105 SE 302nd Avenue, Gresham, OR 97080Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 470 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Oct 5, 2025), 2024 (Oct 6, 2024), 2023 (Oct 8, 2023), 2022 (Oct 9, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is 2026 Hit the Barlow Trail Run/Walk & Kid's Dash?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 8:40 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Oregon?
- At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Oregon, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 5105 SE 302nd Avenue, Gresham, OR 97080.
From the organizers
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!