Operation Jack Northwest Run is different than most runs: First and foremost it is a fundraiser, and there is no set distance. The event takes place at Summerlake Park in Tigard, and runners will run as many laps on the 0.94 mile course as they can during the six hour that the course is open. Runners pay for race registration, but are encouraged to raise money beyond the race fee.
I Run For Desmond is a community fun run that is a fundraiser for CFT Elementary Special Education Department and an Autism awareness event. Starting at Fowler Middle School and heading out to the Fanno Creek Trail, this 5K started in honor of Desmond, a child with Autism at CFT Elementary. Last year they raised $4500 for the Special Education Department and were able to purchase iPads and other learning tools for this department to help…
