5K races near Molalla

Runtoberfest is a fall-themed 5K run/walk in McMinnville, beginning and ending at McMinnville High School’s Wortman Stadium. The event includes a Kid’s Mile for children 12 and under, designed for families and regular runners alike. The race supports the McMinnville Education Foundation, with runners selecting a school affiliation during registration. One Mac 40 school will receive the Golden Shoe Trophy, adding a school-spirit element beyond the 5K. Walkers have a separate start before the main race, accommodating mixed-pace groups and first-time participants.

The 1st Annual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K is a 5K held in Portland, Oregon's Laurelhurst Park for Ostomy Awareness Day. It is a family-friendly run with an OPEN Division and an OSTOMATE Division. This allows ostomates to select a dedicated category while friends, relatives, coworkers, and other supporters can participate in the same event. The race also features local vendors, food, music, and activities suitable for all ages. The course is set within Laurelhurst Park, a historic Portland park established over a century ago, featuring elements such as Firwood Lake. All proceeds benefit United Ostomy Associations of America, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers resources, education, advocacy, and support for individuals living with an ostomy or continent diversion. Participants have the option to form race groups or teams, fundraise individually or as teams, and may receive a registration refund by raising a minimum of $150.

Hit the Barlow Trail Run/Walk & Kid's Dash is a community 5K at Sam Barlow High School in Gresham, Oregon, with a kids dash starting before the main run/walk. The Sam Barlow High School Alumni Association organizes the annual event, and participants can join in person or choose a virtual run/walk option. The 5K uses the school campus, mostly following the cross country trail with mixed running surfaces. A track option is available for people who cannot use the trail. Runners and walkers get bibs and see a race clock, but the event does not keep official times or places. Everyone receives a finisher award, and proceeds support SBHSAA student scholarships.

The Ann Arbor Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day fun run and walk in Ann Arbor, Michigan, featuring a 5K and a non-timed Tot Trot 1K. The 5K is chip-timed, provides official results and award eligibility, and is suitable for families as well as runners aiming for a specific time. The 1K offers younger children their own short race, ensuring the morning is inclusive for all ages and running abilities. The event embraces the holiday spirit: participants often wear costumes, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies at the finish, and can take photos with Turkey Tom and Santa. Runners, walkers, and crawlers are welcome, reflecting the day's relaxed atmosphere. Each entry includes a finisher medal, and a portion of the entry fee benefits the ChadTough Foundation, with options for additional donations during registration.

The Jingle Bell 5k Relay is a December running event held in Riverfront Park in Salem, Oregon, starting in the early evening. Participants run 5 kilometers by completing a 1k loop within the park’s Holiday Light Display, individually or as a team relay. Teams can consist of one runner or multiple participants, accommodating both solo runners completing all five loops and groups dividing the distance. Relay teams exchange a glow stick to the next runner, rather than a traditional baton, complementing the holiday-light atmosphere. Fleet Feet organizes the event, with team entry fees set at $10.

The One Sprint Into Spring 5K begins behind the Estacada Fire Station in Oregon. Runners follow a USATF-certified, chip-timed course eligible for official records. Similar events named Sprint Into Spring 5K occur in Elgin, Illinois, and Brentwood, New York. Elgin hosts an annual run/walk by Hanover Township’s Office of Community Health on the first Saturday in May. Brentwood’s event is a fun run/walk fundraiser with distinct starts for runners and walkers. The Estacada course covers 5 km with 276 feet of elevation change, featuring an early steep climb, rolling hills through town, and a downhill finish on Broadway. Elgin’s race starts at the Hanover Township Izaak Walton Youth Center and includes walkers, sponsor tables, snacks, beverages, shirts, and medals for top finishers. Proceeds from the Estacada race benefit Parks & Recreation. Elgin’s race funds the Hanover Township Foundation, assisting residents with medical and dental expenses. Brentwood includes a Zumba stretch before its start.