ORRC Pumpkin Ridge Run Half Marathon
Two laps of quiet farm roads outside Portland make the Pumpkin Ridge Run a USATF certified club half marathon with a strict three hour time limit.
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Quick facts
- USATF certified course on lightly trafficked rural farm roads.
- Two-lap format shares the loop with the 10K field.
- Three hour time limit, so the half is for runners rather than walkers.
- Club-organized race with modest entry fees and finisher awards.
About the ORRC Pumpkin Ridge Run Half Marathon
The Oregon Road Runners Club has put on the Pumpkin Ridge Run in North Plains since the early 2010s, and it keeps the feel of a true club race: low fees, finisher awards, and a no-frills start at the local elementary school about 30 minutes west of Portland.
Course
The half marathon runs the certified 10K loop twice, a counterclockwise circuit of rural farm roads with a short out-and-back near the end of each lap. Traffic is light and the rollers are modest, but the second lap is mentally quiet with little crowd support.
Race-day weather
Early August mornings in the Tualatin Valley are usually dry and cool, often in the mid 50s at the 7 a.m. start. The sun builds quickly over open farmland, so the closing miles can feel much warmer than the first lap.
Past ORRC Pumpkin Ridge Run Half Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, August 1, 2026 | Results available | Open results |
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ORRC Pumpkin Ridge Run Half Marathon FAQ
When is the ORRC Pumpkin Ridge Run Half Marathon?
We're waiting for the finalized date for the 2027 ORRC Pumpkin Ridge Run Half Marathon. The most recent running was on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
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