Portland Marathon

Portland, United States of America 5 Oct, 2025

The Portland Marathon takes place in Portland, Oregon, with the start and finish lines located at Portland’s Waterfront Park near the intersection of SW Naito Parkway and Salmon Street, on the banks of the Willamette River. This event features multiple race formats, including a full marathon, half marathon, and a 10K. All race courses are designed with a relatively flat elevation, starting just 36 feet above sea level and reaching a maximum elevation of 178 feet, making it accessible to a wide range of runners.

The marathon route traverses several of Portland’s most iconic neighborhoods and landmarks. Runners cross major bridges such as the Broadway Bridge and pass through areas including downtown, the Pearl District, the Rose Quarter, and Northwest 23rd Avenue, showcasing the city’s diverse character and notable sites. Specific attractions along the way include historic venues like the Moda Center, as well as local landmarks such as Salt & Straw ice cream parlor and the Freakybuttrue Peculiarium. Over recent years, the course has been reconfigured to add variety and highlight more of Portland’s neighborhoods, offering a tour-like experience for participants.

A distinctive feature of the Portland Marathon is its multiple bridge crossings and incorporation of both urban and scenic waterfront paths, providing runners with a combination of city sights and natural views. The event is typically scheduled for early October and includes a Health and Lifestyle Expo prior to race day, centered near the start/finish area. Neighborhood traffic restrictions are in place on race day to accommodate the course, affecting areas such as Arlington Heights, Downtown, Pearl District, and Sellwood-Moreland, among others.

Collectively, the Portland Marathon emphasizes an urban experience interwoven with local landmarks, fast and approachable courses, and routes specifically crafted to showcase the diversity of Portland.

Generic Marathon Time This represents the time you would expect to run a "generic" marathon in. This is a marathon with around 250 m (800 ft) of elevation gain and a temperature around 10°C (50°F). For best results, use our Race Predictor.

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Portland Marathon Time


Statistics

Elevation
Elevation Gain 279 m 915 ft
Elevation Low 9 m 30 ft
Elevation High 55 m 180 ft
Weather
Expected Temperature (Low) 11°C 51°F
Expected Temperature (High) 19°C 66°F
Chance of Rain 1%

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The Portland Marathon takes place in Portland, Oregon, with the start and finish lines located at Portland’s Waterfront Park near the intersection of SW Naito Parkway and Salmon Street, on the banks of the Willamette River. This event features multiple race formats, including a full marathon, half marathon, and a 10K. All race courses are designed with a relatively flat elevation, starting just 36 feet above sea level and reaching a maximum elevation of 178 feet, making it accessible to a wide range of runners.

The marathon route traverses several of Portland’s most iconic neighborhoods and landmarks. Runners cross major bridges such as the Broadway Bridge and pass through areas including downtown, the Pearl District, the Rose Quarter, and Northwest 23rd Avenue, showcasing the city’s diverse character and notable sites. Specific attractions along the way include historic venues like the Moda Center, as well as local landmarks such as Salt & Straw ice cream parlor and the Freakybuttrue Peculiarium. Over recent years, the course has been reconfigured to add variety and highlight more of Portland’s neighborhoods, offering a tour-like experience for participants.

A distinctive feature of the Portland Marathon is its multiple bridge crossings and incorporation of both urban and scenic waterfront paths, providing runners with a combination of city sights and natural views. The event is typically scheduled for early October and includes a Health and Lifestyle Expo prior to race day, centered near the start/finish area. Neighborhood traffic restrictions are in place on race day to accommodate the course, affecting areas such as Arlington Heights, Downtown, Pearl District, and Sellwood-Moreland, among others.

Collectively, the Portland Marathon emphasizes an urban experience interwoven with local landmarks, fast and approachable courses, and routes specifically crafted to showcase the diversity of Portland.

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