PAPER MAKER OCR

Join us for the 5th Annual Paper Maker OCR! This hometown obstacle course race brings together athletes, families, and friends from across the PNW for a morning of challenge, laughter, and teamwork — all surrounded by the scenic forest trails and natural terrain of Lacamas Lake Regional Park. Whether you’re a returning racer or trying OCR for the first time, expect natural-style obstacles, new features to celebrate our fifth year, and a shared spirit of grit, community, and adventure. Course Details Distance: 4 miles Obstacles: 14+ challenges designed to test full-body strength, endurance, agility, and determination. Terrain: Packed dirt trails, rocky paths, shaded forest corridors, and natural elevation shifts through Lacamas Lake Regional Park. Runners will encounter tree-rooted trails, rolling hills, and a few water crossings. Obstacle Style: Expect crawls, carries, balance tests, tree hurdles, and log jumps — built right into the natural terrain. Bypass options are available for those needing to modify or skip safely. New This Year — The Paper Makers Kiddo Race! To celebrate our 5th anniversary, we’re excited to introduce the Paper Makers Kiddo Race — a short, fun, and safe obstacle course designed just for our youngest athletes! Details: Ages: 4 – 8 years old Start Time: ~ 9:00 AM (heats every 5 minutes) Course: A short loop featuring mini obstacles like low crawls, small hurdles, and balance challenges — perfect for introducing kids to the OCR spirit. Parent Supervision: Required — parents can run alongside or cheer from the sidelines. Finish Reward: Each kiddo will earn their very own Paper Maker Kiddo Race Shirt to celebrate their accomplishment! The perfect way for little racers to get muddy, have fun, and feel like true Paper Makers! Race Day Schedule Check-In Opens: 8:00 AM Kids Race: ~ 9:00 AM (heats every 5 min) Main OCR Heats Begin: 9:30 AM for all adult and team participants Competitive Wave Open Community Wave Team & Friends Wave All heats wi