GTD - Go The Distance 5K Fun Run/Walk and Kids Dash

Event Overview

❤️🏃 Our mission: To build self-esteem, establish support systems, and empower recovery one run at a time.

Go the Distance is a nonprofit organization that advocates for recovery through fitness, community, and compassion. Proceeds from this event will help empower more people in early recovery and support Go the Distance’s impact on our community members.

Join us for our 2nd annual GTD 5k Fun Run at Fernhill Park on Sept. 7th! Sign up to run with us for an even bigger and better event this year.

Registration Benefits

Registration for this year’s race will also include the following:

• 2025 GTD 5k Medal: All participants will receive a commemorative medal.
• Race shirt: Featuring all our sponsors.
• Customized GTD bib: Each runner will have their own personalized bib.
• Timing: Track your progress and improve on your time from last year!
• Kids’ dash: A fun, free race for the kids!
• Virtual run/walk options: Participate even if you can't make it in person.

Special Discount

As our valued community members that signed up to run with us last year, you are receiving a special $5 off race registration from now until Aug. 9, when the price will increase for general registration.

Race Day Experience

Come one come all for a morning filled with PR’s (personal records) and PV’s (positive vibes) and spend it with your friends at GTD!

Race Location

📍 Race location: Fernhill Park

6010 NE 37th Ave, Portland, OR 97211

T-Shirt Pick-Up and Check-In

T-shirt pick-up will be on race day, Sunday September 7th starting at 9 AM at Fernhill Park.

Race Schedule

All races will take place on Sunday, September 7th.

• 9:00 am: Opening festivities
• 9:30 am: Kids’ fun run
• 10:00 am: Go the Distance 5k

Stay Connected

📱 Follow Go The Distance on Instagram to receive updates and exciting news about the race!

Contact Us

✉️ Questions: Reach out to info@gtdgothedistance.org

Event Details

For more information, visit the official race page: GTD 5K Fun Run/Walk