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ORRC Best Dam Run - 10K

calendar_today 10 Oct, 2026

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ORRC Best Dam Run - 10K

About the Event

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!

Races Offered

10k (Walk Only)

Oct 11, 2025

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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08:45

10k (Run or Run/Walk)

Oct 11, 2025

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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09:00

Best Dam Run 10k (Walk Only)

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 10K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:45

sell

$59.00

Best Dam Run 10k (Run or Run/Walk)

Oct 10, 2026

straighten

Distance — 10K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:00

sell

$59.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Estacada.

thermostat Temperature
8.1° / 17.3°
wb_sunny Feels like
5.5° / 15.7°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
6h 53m
water_drop Avg rainfall
5.0 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
8.3 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Low
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Low (2.8)
humidity_mid Humidity
78.0%
wb_twilight Sunrise
07:27
nightlight Sunset
18:22

About Estacada

Learn more about the host city, Estacada.

Scenic view of

Estacada is a city in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States, about 30 miles (48 km) southeast of Portland. The population was 4,356 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 5,421 in 2023.

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Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of ORRC Best Dam Run - 10K.

Place Name Time
🥇 Gary Baldwin 1:16:02.21
🥈 Shelly Beckers 1:18:37.39
🥉 Joel Sommer 1:24:02.63
4 Juliana MacFarlane 1:27:00.51
5 Vicki Sarazin 1:27:01.32

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