Helvetia Half Marathon
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 ventures past the hamlet of Helvetia and its beloved historic landmark, the Helvetia Tavern. Runners tackle sweeping views, challenging hills, century-old working farms, and a church before returning to Hillsboro Ballpark for one of the most celebrated stadium finishes in Pacific Northwest
Holiday Half Portland
Course HighlightsThe Holiday Half starts and finishes at the beautiful LEED Platinum-certified Daimler Truck North America campus on Swan Island, overlooking the Willamette River in Portland. The half marathon, 15K, 10K, and 5K routes wind through the city's northwest neighborhoods and waterfront, featuring carolers and holiday music stations positioned throughout the course. A popular cookie station greets runners on all distances, delivering one of the most delicious on-course fuel stops in Oregon racing.Race DetailsHosted by Foot Traffic, Portland's beloved local
Birch Bay Road Race (Awaiting 2028 Race Date)
⚠️ Estimated date — the 2028 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.A scenic coastal road race in Blaine, Washington, that features various distances and a unique club challenge along the shores of Birch Bay. Course Highlights The course runs along the beautiful shores of Birch Bay, offering runners expansive views of
San Juan Island Half Marathon (Awaiting 2028 Race Date)
⚠️ Estimated date — the 2028 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 San Juan Island Half Marathon is a breathtaking destination race that showcases the stunning coastal beauty and rolling hills of one of the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic islands. Course Highlights The point-to-point course for the San Juan Island Half
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
Craft Classic Seattle
The Craft Classic Seattle features a flat and fast course through Redmond followed by a festive post-race beer garden. Course Highlights The Craft Classic courses are out-and-back routes on the paved Sammamish River Trail, offering a flat and fast terrain ideal for setting personal records. Runners can enjoy sweeping scenic views while passing through the heart of Redmond. The half marathon course includes five well-spaced aid stations providing water, Tailwind electrolytes, and GU gels to support participants throughout the race. [Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/craft-classic/) What
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