2015 Schedule
BUNNY HOP 5K RUN AND WALK
Saturday, April 4, Dayville
This is the second year for the event, which takes participants on a
scenic route through Dayville and on South Fork Road. Registration
is at 8 a.m. at the school, with the run set to begin at 9 a.m. For more
information, call Dayville City Hall, 541-987-2188.
SENECA OYSTER FEED FUN RUN
AND WALK
Saturday, May 16, Seneca
Returning for a second year to the line-up of activities at the Seneca
Oyster Feed, this event is open to all ages. Registration is $10 a
person. For more information, call Seneca City Hall, 541-542-2161.
PEDAL,
WALK
OR RUN
LET’S HAVE FUN!
GOLD RUSH RUN AND WALK
Saturday, June 6, Canyon City
The annual 3.1-mile walk/run kicks off ’62 Days, attracting between
40 and 70 participants. Popular with walkers, it’s a great event for
children and beginning runners, as well as a welcome competition
for advanced racers, too. The “clink” of a gold nugget dropped into
a gold pan signals the 7 a.m. start. For more information, call Canyon
City Hall, 541-575-0509.
MCKALEE’S WALK AND JOG
Saturday, June 6, in front of Sel’s Brewery, Canyon City
This walk and jog, which supports March of Dimes, follows the
Gold Rush Run and uses the same 3.1-mile course. Sign-ups are
at 8 a.m. and the event starts at 9 a.m. For more information, call
541-620-0065.
TOUGH ENOUGH TO WEAR PINK
5K RUN AND WALK
TBA, location to be determined
Proceeds go to the Blue Mountain Hospital mammography
department. Adding to the hopeful mood, many runners, walkers,
and even some of their leashed dogs wear pink! For more
information, call 541-932-4660 or 541-820-3689.
THE BROTHERS 5K RUN AND WALK
TBA, Seventh Street Complex, John Day
Half the proceeds for this benefit event go to a Grant Union High
School scholarship, established in memory of Taner Gilliam, and the
other half to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, in honor of A.J.
Dickens, who has the disease. For more information, call 541-620-
1822 or 541-448-2535.
HILTON HALF AND FAMILY FUN RUN
TBA, Prairie City to John Day
Formerly the Strawberry Mountain Family Run, the event honors
the memory of local paramedic and Blue Mountain hospital
ambulance service director, TR Hilton, who died unexpectedly in
May 2013. The half-marathon starts from Prairie City, and the 10K
from Clyde Holliday Ranch, both finishing at Seventh Street Com-
plex in John Day. A 5K starts and finishes at Seventh Street Com-
plex. For more information, call 541-575-1006.
Whether your style is racy and competitive, or you
prefer pacing or pedaling at a leisurely speed, Grant
County has an event for you!
A variety of walking, running and cycling events are
offered throughout the year and in all areas of the
county for people of all ages and abilities.
So, on your mark, get set and GO – for a fun time with
friends and family in the great Grant County outdoors!