Our Parks & Facilities

Grab your friends, family, and running shoes, and get into the spirit this season by participating in Astoria Parks and Recreation’s inaugural festive, fun-filled Holiday 5k Series! This series is comprised of 4 holiday-themed races spanning October to January.  Pre-registration is required. The location and time of each race vary, see below.

Information

• Run 1: Monster Bash Costume 5k Fun Run & Walk
  • Date: October 29
  • Time: 10am Race Start; 9am-9:45am Check In
  • Location: Clatsop County Fairgrounds (92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria)
• Run 2: Turkey Trot 5k Fun Run & Walk
  • Date: November 24
  • Time: 9am Race Start; 8am-8:45am Check In
  • Location: Astoria Riverwalk (Barbey Maritime Center 2042 Marine Dr., Astoria)
• Run 3: Ugly Sweater 5k Fun Run & Walk

• • Date: December 3
  • Time: 9am Race Start; 8am-8:45am Check In
  • Location: Astoria Riverwalk (Barbey Maritime Center 2042 Marine Dr., Astoria)

• Run 4: New Years Day 5k Fun Run & Walk

• • Date: January 1
  • Time: 10am Race Start; 9am-9:45am Check In
  • Location: Astoria Riverwalk (Barbey Maritime Center 2042 Marine Dr., Astoria)
• Ages: All ages (see below for information relating to wheelchairs and strollers)
• Cost: $30 to participate all 4 races of the Holiday 5k Series*

  *Children 5 and younger with an accompanying adult can participate for free

• Award Categories: 0-12 years, 13-18 years, 19-35 years, 36-55 years, 56+ years
• Time Record: A race clock will be provided; participants will be responsible for recognizing and recording their own race time
• Prizes & Giveaways: Runners participating in individual races will receive a small participation token; Participants who race in all 4 5k’s of the Holiday 5k Series will receive a Holiday 5k Series medal
• Registration Closes: Online registration closes at noon the day prior to the race; cash-only day-of registration will be available on site

Rules & Regulations

• Participants will receive a race bib at registration prior to race start, to be worn on the front of the participant’s running attire.
• Persons wishing to participate in a wheelchair or with a child in a stroller are responsible for assessing the feasibility and safety of the race course on their own. Wheelchairs and strollers may not be recommended for some events. 
• Participants may not bring any weapons, or replica weapons, as part of their costume.
• Participants accept full responsibility for any damage or loss to costumes that may occur during the race.
• Participants must stay within the course boundaries, and are responsible for recognizing and understanding event signage and symbols relating to maps, facilities, and directions.
• Dogs are welcome but must abide by the following: be on a 6ft leash or shorter; must be up to date on their rabies vaccination; must not be a female in heat. Owners are responsible for picking up and discarding of waste. Owners are not to let their dog approach another dog without permission from the owner.
• Failure to follow policies as outlined may result in immediate disqualification from the event, loss of prizes, and/or ban from future events.