Portland Marathon
Portland · Oct 4, 2026
A Pacific Northwest marathon in America's most eccentric city. The October course follows the Willamette River, crosses historic bridges, and passes lush parks, all beneath the watchful presence of Mount Hood on clear days.
Date
Oct 4, 2026
Difficulty
Moderate
Elevation
~200m elevation gain
Field Size
10,000 runners
Course
Starting from Waterfront Park, along Willamette River, past Japanese Garden, Washington Park, and bridges, finishing downtown
Tips
- •October temps around 8-18°C, cool and potentially rainy — embrace the PNW weather
- •The course is relatively flat, making it good for first-time marathoners
- •Pre-race visits: Powell's Books, Japanese Garden, Voodoo Doughnut, Columbia Gorge
- •Portland's food cart scene is legendary — plan a post-race food cart pod tour
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