ORRC Best Dam Run - 10K
About this race
Come run or walk the Best Dam Run! This point-to-point 10K course features views of pristine waters, shading forests, interesting geology and bald eagles, osprey and colorful waterfowl.
Participants are bused approximately 6 miles east of Estacada to the North Fork Lake start. The course meanders along the wild and scenic Clackamas River for most of your journey to the downtown Estacada finish line.
Post-race food and awards will take place near the finish line at SE 4th Ave and Broadway. After your event you can also stroll along the shops and venues of Estacada.
This event is limited to 750 entrants so don't wait and register now!
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Running
Best Dam Run 10k (Run or Run/Walk)
Choose this event if you are a runner or will be running and walking.
Walking
Best Dam Run 10k (Walk Only)
Choose this event if you are a walker. Walkers are expected to follow our ORRC walk policy which states that as a walker, one foot should remain on the ground at all times. If you run AT ALL during the event, you are not eligible for walking awards.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Estacada, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:19 AM and sets at 6:33 PM local time (PDT) in Estacada on October 10, 2026 — 11h 13m of daylight.
Course
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- Estacada Running Calendar 2026 2 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Estacada events
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