Course
All three distances start and finish at Waterfront Park on SW Naito Parkway at Salmon Street. The marathon makes four bridge crossings including the Broadway, Burnside and Sellwood; the half marathon crosses two and the 10K stays in northwest Portland. The course is flat, topping out at 178 ft. The marathon has 18 aid stations with water, electrolyte drink, gels and medical support.
Key dates
- ★Race dayOctober 2027 · date to be announced
About
The Portland Marathon winds through downtown Portland and out into the surrounding neighborhoods, taking runners past Rose City landmarks over 26.2, 13.1, or 6.2 miles. The race is run each October, near peak fall color in the Pacific Northwest.
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Fall Foot Races
Bend's classic Bigfoot 10K, now with a full marathon
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Best Dam Run 10K
Point-to-point downhill along the Clackamas River
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