In 96 days · Sat, Jan 2, 2027
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When
Saturday, January 2nd, 2027
Where
1341 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove OR
Distances
10K · 5K
Typical weather
35–45°F · rain likely
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 5 of the last 10 years
2026
38–47°F
dry
2025
39–45°F
rain
2024
36–42°F
rain
2023
30–41°F
dry
2022
27–45°F
rain
2021
44–49°F
rain
2020
41–48°F
rain
2019
28–40°F
dry
2018
32–40°F
dry
2017
26–32°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: Ralph's Run
- Date: January 2, 2027
- Location: 1341 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove, OR
- More Information: Race Page
Race History
- Former Name: ORRC Y2K Run
- Honoree: Ralph Brown, longtime ORRC member
- Original Concept: Changing distance every year
- Starting Year: 1986
Race Distance
- 2027 Distance: 20.27K
- Previous Event: 8.6 in '86
- New Personal Record: Get a new PR every year!
- Additional Events: Includes 10K run/walk, 5K run/walk, and a kid's run
Event Timing
- Start Time: All events start at 9am
- Course Closure: Course closes at noon
- Early Start: 8:30 start intended ONLY for 20.27K participants
- Cut-off Time: Three-hour cut-off for early starters
Course map
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