Running in Portland
Running culture runs deep in the Pacific Northwest
Portland is one of the most running obsessed cities in the country. The Portland Marathon has been one of the fastest growing races in recent years with 33 percent growth from 2024 to 2025. The October course winds through neighborhoods along the Willamette River with the passionate, quirky Portland crowd lining the streets. Nike and Adidas both have major presences here, reinforcing the city's deep connection to running culture. Portland has a strong running community with many different running clubs and groups. Some popular options are listed below to get you started in finding your crew.
Notable races
Some of the biggest and best races in Portland.
Popular Running groups
Popular run clubs and running groups in Portland.
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Your plan will help you glide over the frequent river bridge crossings and rolling neighborhood hills of Portland by prioritizing consistent easy runs to build a rock-solid aerobic base.
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