Sixth Annual Stride for Seniors Returns April 15, 2023

Stride for Seniors, a nonprofit charity walk presented by The Standard, will return for the sixth year on Saturday, April 15, at the Portland International Raceway. The largest walk addressing food insecurity and social isolation experienced by older adults in the nation, Stride for Seniors will raise both awareness and funds for Meals on Wheels People. More than 1,000 walkers are expected to attend.

The event will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 1 p.m. with Portland's very own Poison Waters and KOIN's Emily Burris serving as co-hosts. The event will include a free pancake breakfast and libation station with adult beverages for purchase, entertainment, and a Walkers Village with a variety of vendor booths and costumed mascots. There will also be a Kid's Zone with a juggler, face painting, arts and crafts, and a variety of activities for children.

The walk program, which starts at 11 a.m., will feature Meals on Wheels People client and co-founder of the Portland Marathon Bill Gorman, who will be celebrating his 100th birthday. Walkers will then take a celebratory 1.9-mile walk around the track. Music will be provided by the Waterfront Blues Festival band.

Teams and individuals are encouraged to register for the event at strideforseniors.org. Awards will be made to the team and individual who raise the most money for Meals on Wheels People. Since the inception of Stride for Seniors, the community has raised more than $2 million, which has provided more than 229,000 meals to those Meals on Wheels People serves.

For more information, to donate or to register, visit www.strideforseniors.org.