About This Race

The 12th Annual Independence Day race at Champoeg State Park in St. Paul, Oregon offers a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K starting at 8:00am on July 4th, 2026. The course runs on paved bike paths and park roads along the Willamette River, with the Half Marathon being a double loop of the 10K out-and-back course. Participants enjoy post-race food including hot dogs and watermelon, a complimentary beer or cider, and live music.

Course & Race Day Details

Medal
Race Swag
Custom finisher medals provided at every A Better World Running event.

Hydration Support

GATORADE Thirst Quencher (Glacier Freeze) and GU Energy Gels available at select aid stations

Awards

Top finishers receive ribbons and PRC gift cards; age groups in 5-year increments with a Masters Division for 40 and older

Race Weekend Logistics

Packet Pickup

Option 1: Portland Running Company Beaverton, Friday July 3rd 10-3pm; Option 2: race day from 6:30am at Champoeg State Park

Help Build long beach's RaceMob Community

Your contributions help thousands of runners. Add what you know!

Write First Review

Share your experience

💡

Add Runner Tips

Course strategy & advice

💰

Share Discounts

Help runners save money

👥

Create a Team

Coordinate your crew

Coming Soon

Be the First! No content yet for this race.

Add photos, reviews, or tips to help other runners.

Race Photos

No Photos Yet

Be the first to share photos from this race!

Choose Your Distance

Running-15K - Individual Age group/open 15K
$37.99
Increases Jun 27
Register
Running-Half marathon - Individual Age group/open Half Marathon
$42.99
Increases Jun 27
Register
Running-10K - Individual Age group/open 10K
$32.99
Increases Jun 27
Register
Running-5K - Individual Age group/open 5K
$27.99
Increases Jun 27
Register