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Lake Oswego Today
By the People, for the People
Lake Oswego Celebrates 50 Years of Community Fun at Annual Lake Run
Northwest Housing Alternatives hosts the 50th anniversary of the popular Lake Oswego Lake Run on May 2.
Apr. 11, 2026 at 7:00pm
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The 50th annual Lake Oswego Lake Run will bring a burst of color and community spirit to the lakefront this May.Lake Oswego TodayThe 50th annual Lake Oswego Lake Run, organized by Northwest Housing Alternatives, will take place on May 2 at Millennium Plaza Park. The event features 5k and 10k runs as well as a kids' dash, and will be followed by a festival with games, food trucks, music, and sponsor booths. The run raises money for Northwest Housing Alternatives, an organization that builds affordable housing across Oregon.
Why it matters
The Lake Oswego Lake Run is a long-standing community event that brings together runners, walkers, and families to support a good cause. As affordable housing becomes an increasingly pressing issue, the funds raised by the event help Northwest Housing Alternatives continue its mission of providing stable homes for Oregonians in need.
The details
The Lake Oswego Lake Run will feature 5k and 10k running events as well as a kids' dash. After the races, attendees can enjoy a festival at Millennium Plaza Park with games, food trucks, music, and sponsor booths. This year's event will have a 1970s theme, and participants are encouraged to wear '70s-style outfits. A retrospective with old photographs will also be on display.
- The Lake Oswego Lake Run will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
- Northwest Housing Alternatives took over organizing the event in 2018 after the Lake Oswego Jr. Women's Club had organized it for many years.
The players
Northwest Housing Alternatives
A nonprofit organization that builds affordable housing across Oregon. They have taken over organizing the Lake Oswego Lake Run since 2018.
Kristin Barber
The organizer of the Lake Oswego Lake Run.
What they’re saying
“The event incorporates the kids' dash, people of all generations, runners, walkers. It's a really nice event to bring the community together and for a good cause.”
— Kristin Barber, Event Organizer
“People have their reservations around affordable housing but most people don't know we have two affordable housing properties out there and they've been a positive for the Lake Oswego community, especially seniors living on extremely fixed incomes.”
— Kristin Barber, Event Organizer
What’s next
Participants can register for the Lake Oswego Lake Run at the event's website, lakeoswegolakerun.org.
The takeaway
The Lake Oswego Lake Run is a beloved community event that has brought people together for 50 years to support affordable housing in Oregon. The 1970s-themed celebration this year will be a fun way for runners, walkers, and families to enjoy the lake while contributing to a worthy cause.
