There is simply nothing like a marathon. It is a challenge that requires months of physical, mental, and emotional preparation. It is an experience that will be more than the participant can predict. And it will be totally worth that medal at the finish line. I promise. I’ve completed the Portland Marathon multiple times. Sometimes it is amazing. Sometimes it is all kinds of hard. And sometimes (aka 2022) it is when the sidewalk feels…
Run Oregon loves running – that’s no surprise. But we also love the Pacific Northwest and all that it has to offer. Running is a part of us, but it does not fully define us. In our “Make a Day of It” feature, we aim to showcase the non-running side of things that we feel our runners will enjoy. Whether you are coming in town to enjoy the Portland Marathon, or a local Oregonian hanging…
Joining the Portland Marathon or Half Marathon on October 2 isn’t just about being part of a race. It’s about being part of a legacy. This is the 50th anniversary of the Portland Marathon and a chance to run the city with thousands of neighbors who believe in Rose City. The Portland Marathon experience begins with the Expo on Saturday, October 1 from 9am-6pm at Oregon Convention Center. This is where participants pick up bibs,…
There is simply nothing like a marathon. Not to say that 5Ks or ultra-marathons or all the distances between don’t have great value. They do. But there marathon remains the key bucket list item on most runner’s lists. I know it was for me. And as a Portland Girl, the Portland Marathon was my first marathon and the one I come back to almost every year (stupid 2020). The Portland Marathon has gone through…
In this weird world of COVID, we have seen pretty much all in-person races go by the wayside. Now as 2021 looms and the forward momentum of a vaccination on the horizon, some races are making their 2021 plans. But just because there is a hopeful forward momentum, the truth is that no one really knows how 2021 will progress. As a result, some races are looking at new and unique ways to get their…
Portland Marathon in 2012 was my very first marathon. It made sense to tackle that 26.2 mile challenge in my own city, where I could spend the night before in my own bed, and later recover on my own couch. Plus, I could do some training runs on the same streets as the course (well, I could have if I read the map correctly, instead I ran some pretty sketchy areas). It was one of…
https://brookseeevents.s3.amazonaws.com/pdx/2019/albums/FB-link-1080×1080.jpg Runners in Portland Oregon have race options throughout the year. Local non-profits put on 5Ks and 10K to support needs in the community or highlight a cause. And several companies put on high quality half marathons and marathons that use different parts of the city and countryside. I love having so many options to connect with runners and walkers in the community. And earn a shiny medal at the finish line. However, there has…
Mile 20. The distance at which many runners hit “the wall,” thanks to science. It’s possible to have a great race and never hit a wall … it’s also possible to find $50 on your long run. But there’s something we want to get out in the open, because we know our readers can do anything – especially with the right mental preparation. That something is Mile 20 on the new Portland Marathon course. The…
Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, too. If you’re in the know on a race that you think others need to check out, let us know via email, twitter, or facebook! Low-cost Races and Cool News…
The course, registration, and schedule for the 2019 Portland Marathon were posted today at portlandmarathon.com. Also posted was a code to save $10 off registration: PDXReborn, which is valid through May 14. The 2019 Portland Marathon is on Sunday, October 6, and both the marathon and half marathon will start at 7a from the Portland Waterfront (Salmon/Naito). Pricing (not including any promo codes) is in three schedule-based tiers. Through June 26, the half is $95…
