Portland Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming finish
Runners will face a temperature increase from 51°F at the start to a peak of 69°F. Wind speeds will reach up to 12 mph, with headwinds affecting miles 6, 13-17, and crosswinds throughout. It's advisable to start conservatively due to the warming trend and maintain hydration, especially as the course turns more challenging in the later miles with persistent winds.
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Race Info
The Portland Marathon is an annual race held on the first Sunday of October in Portland, Oregon, first run in 1972. It offers a full marathon (42.195 km / 26.219 mi), a half marathon (21.098 km / 13.110 mi), and a 10K. The course starts and ends at Tom McCall Waterfront Park at Salmon Street and Naito Parkway, crossing the Willamette River four times and passing through downtown, the Pearl District, and other Portland landmarks. The field has drawn close to 12,000 runners in recent years. Brooksee has produced the race since 2019. Wikipedia
