Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Foot Traffic Flat
Portland, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadCity Run
USCity Runs & Local Calendar
Running races in Portland
6 verified events (0 confirmed dates) and 14 races in Portland with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events60 confirmed dates
Competitions14Races & courses
Distances5 - 42.2 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+260 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Stephen Craven · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier
Maine Marathon
Portland, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km
Seaside & CoastCity Run+2
Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier
Portland Marathon
Portland, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km
City RunKids & Youth Races
Photo: Shixart1985 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Shipyard Old Port
Portland, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km5 km
Public ParkLakes & Ponds+2
Photo: NPS · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Portland Trail Series Summer
Portland, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
6 km
Public ParkNature & Off-Road+1
Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Back Cove Backyard Ultra
Portland, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
24 h
Public ParkNature & Off-Road+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Foot Traffic Flat | Portland, Oregon, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Maine Marathon | Portland, Maine, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km |
| Date to be announced | Portland Marathon | Portland, Oregon, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Shipyard Old Port | Portland, Maine, US | Road Running | 21.1 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Portland Trail Series Summer | Portland, Oregon, US | Trail Running | 6 km |
| Date to be announced | Back Cove Backyard Ultra | Portland, Maine, US | Trail Running | 24 h |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The host city of Portland (Oregon, Multnomah, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 6 public events and 14 individual races, including 0 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running and Trail Running. Notable events in the selection include Foot Traffic Flat, Maine Marathon, and Portland Marathon.
Race distances span from 5 km to 42.2 km, reaching up to +260 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Portland includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Portland?
RunningCompass currently lists 6 verified events with 14 individual races in Portland. A total of 0 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Foot Traffic Flat, Maine Marathon, and Portland Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Portland?
Events in Portland focus on Road Running and Trail Running. Course distances range from 5 km entry-level races up to 42.2 km endurance challenges.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Portland?
The most selective courses in Portland climb up to +260 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Portland?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.