GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge - Portland OR
West Linn, Oregon, United States
Jun, 2026 (TBD)
1mi, 5k, Fundraiser
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Race Information
The GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge or GFAC is a physical and social movement for ACCEPTANCE. Over twenty-five thousand participants globally will walk, run, and dash in an epic movement for acceptance! Join the greater Portland community at Mary S Young State Park to celebrate acceptance and the Northwest's first Down syndrome achievement center: GiGi's Playhouse Portland on Apple Way in Beaverton, Oregon. There is something for everyone! You can choose to participate in a 5K trail run, 1-mile inspiration walk, or for kids, the 21-yard kid's dash.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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