Half Marathon

Portland Half Marathon

Portland Half Marathon offers a supported city race through Oregon's largest city with a downtown start, river views and fall timing each October.

Next raceSunday, October 4, 2026
Distance categoryHalf Marathon
LocationPortland, Oregon
Get alertsLast checked August 4, 2026

Quick facts

  • Separate half-marathon entry and scoring
  • Downtown Portland start and finish
  • Urban route with river and bridge exposure
  • Rain and wet pavement are realistic in early October

About the Portland Half Marathon

The Portland Half Marathon is separately listed, priced and scored within Portland Marathon weekend. It brings the production value of the larger event to runners seeking a 13.1-mile city course.

Course

The course starts and finishes in central Portland and mixes downtown streets with river-adjacent sections. Bridges, turns and gradual grade changes make even effort more useful than rigid pace targets.

Race-day weather

Early October in Portland often brings cool mornings, with rain a realistic possibility. Wet pavement and bridge wind can shape the race even when temperatures are favorable.

Past Portland Half Marathon dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2026Sunday, October 4, 2026Upcoming
2025CompletedOpen results

Portland Half Marathon FAQ

When is the Portland Half Marathon?

The 2026 Portland Half Marathon is on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

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