🇺🇸Portland, USA
Portland Marathon
Expected October 2027
Race facts
Next edition · 2027
Expected October 2027
Date not yet confirmedEstimated from the usual calendar slot. Last edition: Oct 4, 2026.
Course
230 melevation gain
- Distance · surface
- 42.2 km · Road
Entry
Open entry
- 2027 entry
- Not yet recorded. Check the official site for dates and status.
Dates and entry details change. Confirm with the organiser before you book.
PB potential
Good conditions for a solid performance
Beginner friendly
Great for newcomers — manageable course, strong support
About this race
Portland's marathon has earned a reputation for exceptional organisation and community warmth. The course loops through Portland's most distinctive neighbourhoods — the Pearl District, NW 23rd Avenue, across multiple Willamette River bridges, through the Eastside's Division Street corridor, and past the Japanese Garden in Washington Park. The 230m of elevation includes several notable climbs through the West Hills approach. October brings reliable conditions — 10–17°C, low rainfall — and Portland's fall colours peak at exactly the right time. The city's running culture is enormous and inclusive; the crowds through the Eastside and across the Hawthorne Bridge are particularly energetic.
Typical race-day weather
Temperature
10–17°C
Humidity
65–75%
Conditions
Pacific Northwest autumn — cool and crisp
Wind
10–20 km/h
Qualifies for
Entry information
Next edition date estimated — confirm exact date with the official site.
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