The Great Pumpkin Run Portland
Course HighlightsThe Great Pumpkin Run (formerly the beloved Run Like Hell) takes place at and around Oaks Park, Portland's historic amusement park on the east bank of the Willamette River. The half marathon, 10K, and 5K routes wind through the riverside park and adjacent neighborhoods, with live music bands at multiple points creating what organizers call a 'musical mile.' The autumn scenery is gorgeous, and the Halloween costume parade of runners turns the entire course into a moving spectacle.Race DetailsOrganized
Pints to Pasta Portland
Course HighlightsPints to Pasta is one of Portland's most beloved road races, offering a beautiful and fast point-to-point course through the heart of the city. The race starts with a dramatic crossing of the Broadway Bridge before dropping onto Naito Parkway along the west side of the Willamette River. Runners cross the Morrison Bridge and finish at OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) on the east bank. The course showcases Portland's iconic bridges and riverfront in a single exhilarating
Race for the Roses
Course HighlightsThe Rip City Race for the Roses weaves through the heart of Portland starting from Rose Quarter Commons, the plaza between Veterans Memorial Coliseum and Moda Center. The course showcases Portland's vibrant downtown neighborhoods and riverside paths, with the start and finish framed by the iconic Rose Festival atmosphere. All distances begin between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., with early finishers crossing the line just after 8:00 a.m.Race DetailsOrganized in partnership with the Royal Rosarians — Portland's official ambassadors
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
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