Portland Marathon route map
raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Portland Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
Portland Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Portland Marathon at a glance
- Typical conditions
- 84/100
- Evidence depth
- 42 verified facts
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Portland Marathon?
The Portland Marathon is described as flat.
Where does the Portland Marathon route go?
The Portland Marathon route starts at Waterfront Park, SW Naito Parkway at Salmon Street and finishes at Waterfront Park, Salmon Street. Underfoot, expect a road course. It passes Waterfront Park, Broadway Bridge, Sellwood Bridge, Burnside Bridge and Willamette River.
What should runners know on race day for the Portland Marathon?
Neighborhood associations provide entertainment along designated course stretches. 7. Marathon 13 pace groups (2:55-4:20); half 7 pace groups (1:30-2:30).
Race character
Scenery
- Riverside
- Forest
- City
- Waterfront
Atmosphere
- Big City
- Scenic Tour
- Destination
Terrain
- Road
- Mixed
- Elevation character
- Flat
- Technicality
- Non Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 2:17:21 (Uli Steidl)
- Women's course record
- 2:36:40 (Hiromi Yokoyama)
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 7
- Pacers
- Marathon 13 pace groups (2:55-4:20); half 7 pace groups (1:30-2:30).
- Expo / packet pickup
- Health and Lifestyle Expo, Sat Oct 3, 2026, 9 AM-5 PM, Oregon Convention Center Hall D.
- Medal
- Larger-than-standard zinc-alloy finisher medal.
- On-course music
- Neighborhood associations provide entertainment along designated course stretches.
Access and course status
- Start
- Waterfront Park, SW Naito Parkway at Salmon Street
- Finish
- Waterfront Park, Salmon Street
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Landmarks
- Waterfront Park, Broadway Bridge, Sellwood Bridge, Burnside Bridge, Willamette River, Old Town Chinatown, Pearl District, Reed College, South Waterfront, OMSI
- Notable features
- Crosses the Broadway, Sellwood and Burnside bridges
- passes under several others
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 14°CTypical temperature
- 14 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 84Favourability /100