Kaiser Permanente Seafair Torchlight Run (Awaiting 2027 Race Date)
⚠️ Estimated date — the 2027 date has not yet been announced by the organizer. We've kept this event visible on the calendar around its usual weekend so you can plan ahead. Please check the official race website (linked below) before booking travel. The Kaiser Permanente Seafair Torchlight Run is a vibrant evening 5K that kicks off the festivities of the Seafair Torchlight Parade on the Seattle Waterfront. Course Highlights The course is set against the stunning backdrop of the revitalized Seattle Waterfront,
McKenzie River Trail Run (Awaiting 2027 Race Date)
⚠️ Estimated date — the 2027 date has not yet been announced by the organizer. We've kept this event visible on the calendar around its usual weekend so you can plan ahead. Please check the official race website (linked below) before booking travel. Course Highlights The McKenzie River Trail Run follows one of America’s most spectacular trail running routes, tracing the McKenzie River through the Willamette National Forest on a 31-mile point-to-point course from Carmen Reservoir (near Koosah Falls and Icecap Campground)
Helvetia Half Marathon (Awaiting 2027 Race Date)
⚠️ Estimated date — the 2027 date has not yet been announced by the organizer. We've kept this event visible on the calendar around its usual weekend so you can plan ahead. Please check the official race website (linked below) before booking travel. Course Highlights The Helvetia Half Marathon earns its ‘Leave the City Behind’ tagline with a spectacular journey through the rural pastoral landscape of Washington County, Oregon. The course begins and ends at Gordon Faber Recreation Complex (Hillsboro Stadium) and
Foot Traffic Flat
Course HighlightsFoot Traffic Flat lives up to its name — the course on Sauvie Island, a pastoral island just northwest of Portland, is famously flat, making it one of Oregon's premier PR courses. Runners traverse the island's farm roads and levee paths with sweeping views of the Columbia River and the Coast Range. The marathon course closes at 11:30 a.m. (5.5-hour limit), while the half, quarter marathon, and 5K all follow the same scenic route at shorter distances.Race DetailsHeld every
Cascade Lakes Relay
Course HighlightsThe Cascade Lakes Relay is one of the Pacific Northwest's most epic endurance adventures. The 216-mile course begins at Diamond Lake Resort in the shadow of Mount Thielsen and winds through the Oregon Outback, rural agricultural country, and remote high desert before climbing back into the Cascade Lakes Highway and finishing at Riverbend Park in Bend's Old Mill District. Teams see more cows than semi-trucks and smell ponderosa pines instead of exhaust. The 36 legs range from barely 2
Timberline Trail Marathon
Course HighlightsStarting near the iconic Timberline Lodge on the south slopes of Mount Hood at 6,000 feet elevation, the Timberline Trail Marathon offers one of the most dramatically alpine running experiences available in the Pacific Northwest. The course traverses the Pacific Crest Trail corridor, descends through old-growth forest, crosses swift mountain streams, and winds through wildflower-filled meadows in the Zigzag and Sandy River drainages. Snow is common on upper sections even in June, adding to the high-mountain atmosphere. Views of
Newport Marathon
Course HighlightsThe Newport Marathon runs through the scenic streets of Newport, Oregon, one of the Oregon coast's most beloved towns. The course follows the shores of Yaquina Bay and takes runners past the working fishing harbor on the historic Bayfront, along the Pacific Ocean, and through Newport's charming residential neighborhoods. With both a full marathon and half marathon option, runners of all abilities can experience this coastal gem. Packet pick-up takes place the day before at Yaquina Bay Yacht Club.Race
Hop Hop Half Marathon
Course HighlightsHop Hop Half runs along the scenic shores of Lacamas Lake in Camas, Washington, a short drive east of Portland across the Columbia River. The course showcases spring wildflowers, towering Douglas firs, and the sparkling lake on a well-maintained route that's challenging but accessible for all abilities. With five distances — half marathon, 15K, 10K, 5K, and a 1-miler — the whole family can participate on Easter Saturday.Race DetailsProduced by Foot Traffic, Portland's iconic local running retailer, Hop Hop
Three Capes Relay
Course HighlightsThe Three Capes Relay follows the legendary Three Capes Scenic Loop on Oregon's northern coast, passing through or adjacent to six state parks, two national wildlife refuges, and multiple county parks. Starting beside Cape Meares Lake, the five-leg, marathon-distance course traverses Cape Meares Lighthouse, the cliffs above Oceanside, the Whiskey Creek Fish Hatchery, Cape Lookout State Park, and Sand Lake before finishing at Web County Park near Pacific City. Nearly 2,400 feet of total climbing rewards runners with world-class
Bend Marathon
Course HighlightsThe Bend Marathon starts and finishes at Bend's Old Mill District West Parking Area, one of the most picturesque race venues in Oregon. The course follows the Deschutes River Trail through Bend's scenic riverfront parks, climbing gently through neighborhoods with panoramic views of the Cascade Mountains — including Mount Bachelor, the Three Sisters, and Broken Top. The marathon starts at 7:00 a.m., with the half marathon at 8:00 a.m., 10K at 8:15 a.m., and 5K at 8:30 a.m. A