You probably don’t really need me to preview the Portland Marathon, as it’s probably the longest-running (ha ha) race in Oregon and is the premier event in town. It’s frequently listed as one of the top fall marathons in the country. And regular registration is already sold out… But all the same, I’m here to give you the details because there are still charity entries available. Here are the key points about this year’s Portland Marathon:…
This is the first in an occasional series where Run Oregon interviews local race and event directors. Our subject today is Mr. Lester Smith, Event Director of the Portland Marathon. Questions and answers have been edited for context and brevity. Q (Tung Yin/Run Oregon): What is your day job when you are not working on the Portland Marathon? A (Les Smith): I’m one of the founding partners at the law firm Bullard Smith Jernstedt Wilson,…
