Lewis and Clark National Historical Park hosts its first Lewis and Clark Trail Run of the year to “bid adieu” to winter at Fort Clatsop and greet the arrival of spring. Come for either an approximately 5k or a 10k course that features the Kwis Kwis Trail. The 10k run will include some long steep sections. The start/finish line will be at the Fort to Sea Trail trailhead off of Fort Clatsop Road. Allow time to park at one of the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center parking lots, register at the visitor center, and then enjoy a 1/2 mile warm-up hike on the Fort to Sea Trail to the start line prior to the 10:00 a.m. start. Please, no pets on the course during the event (pets leashed to people are welcome on the park trails at other times).

Register that morning from 9:00 to 9:30, at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center. The cost to participate is the purchase of a $20 Annual Park Pass that grants entry into all of the 2018 Lewis & Clark Trail Series Events. Registration is free with any pass that allows entry into all of our nation’s National Parks. Participants younger than 18 also need their parent or guardian to sign the registration form. All 5k/10k participants will get a finisher’s medal. A prize drawing will be held afterwards.

The Lewis & Clark Trail Series is sponsored by the Lewis & Clark National Park Association, which supports park education and interpretative activities.