🇺🇸Portland, USA
Oct 4, 2026
Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
230 m
Terrain
Road
Entry type
Open entry
PB potential
Good conditions for a solid performance
Beginner friendly
Great for newcomers — manageable course, strong support
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.
Temperature
10–17°C
Humidity
65–75%
Conditions
Pacific Northwest autumn — cool and crisp
Wind
10–20 km/h
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