Dave's Solstice Run at Blue Lake

 

 

Join us on Saturday morning, June 20, 2026 to celebrate the summer solstice with Dave's Solstice Run 5K at Blue Lake.

This event is named after Dave Green, a long-time ORRC member and volunteer. Dave was an active board member, joining in 1981, and becoming president in 1992. Race director for multiple events, including the original Blue Lake Runs, Dave was also the “Treasurer Extraordinaire” and was instrumental in helping the club through some tough times financially in the past. This event epitomizes Dave Green, and his love for low-key, family friendly events. 

 

       

 

Course: This is a loop course, run entirely in Blue Lake Park.

Registration: Day of race registration and packet pickup will start at 8:30 am.

Parking: Blue Lake parking is included as part of your race entry fee. Parking passes will be available at the bib pick up/day of registration table. 

Food: Breakfast items, fresh fruit, yogurt

Swag: Custom foldable fan/flying disc

Day of Event Registration Pricing

On-site registration for Dave's Solstice Run is available. ORRC member and volunteer discount is not available.

Day of Race Schedule

8:30 am - 9:20 am  Day-of-race registration & bib pick-up
9:30 am - 5K run/walk starts
10:30 am - Kids Fun Run 

Refund Policy

All entry fees are non-refundable.

Oregon Road Runners Club

Save $15 off each registration fee by becoming a member of ORRC! Not a current member of ORRC? Consider joining us not only for the race discounts but for many great benefits to ORRC membership.
Online registration can be found here --> ORRC membership online

Red Caboose Award
ORRC wants to recognize all of its participants, from the first to the last. The last person to cross the
finish line will earn a Red Caboose award. 

Eco-Friendly
ORRC strives to be eco-friendly. We will reduce, reuse, recycle and compost as much as possible on
the road, trail and at post-race events. We will provide paper cups at aid stations, but we
encourage participants to bring their own hydration system—packs, handhelds, silicone cups,
etc.—to reduce waste on the course. 

My First Run
ORRC wants to celebrate your firsts. Contact the race director in advance about your landmark—“My first 5K” and more. On race day we’ll provide you with custom bibs so others can see your goal and encourage you along the way. Suitable for framing and social media.

Pay It Forward Fund
At our running events, ORRC strives to promote inclusivity and fairness for all participants. While it's
true that running only requires a pair of shoes, we understand that barriers to entry exist. Our Pay It
Forward Fund (PIFF) assists those with financial difficulties paying for race fees. Contact this event’s
race director about discounted race entries. We want to emphasize that everyone is welcome at our
races, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and youth runners.

Transgender and Nonbinary Entrant Policy
Transgender Entrants
-Transgender women can register to compete a) in the female category if athletes have undergone
medically supervised hormone treatment for at least one year prior to the race or b) in the male
category with no restrictions.
-Transgender men can register to compete a) in the male category if athletes have undergone
medically supervised hormone treatment for at least one year prior to the race or b) in the female
category with no restrictions.

Nonbinary Entrants
-During registration, all entrants can select their gender category – male, female, or nonbinary.
Entrants who choose nonbinary will have their own division, results page, and awards.

Policy Enforcement
The gender and category that a runner selects during registration will be accepted as is. As such, no
challenges to a runner's gender or category will be allowed or tolerated.
This policy will be updated as needed to ensure fair and inclusive practices.

5K: Custom foldable fan/flying disc