Oregon is an ideal place for running, active tourism, and enjoying nature. The state is surprisingly diverse, with long mountain ranges, huge vertical rocks, deep canyons, rivers, sparkling waterfalls, amazing plateaus that seem as flat as a table from a distance, and a “dormant” volcano, rising above the surrounding space.
There are also many lakes in Oregon, including Crater, the deepest lake in the Western Hemisphere, nestled in the caldera of a once active volcano. Most of Oregon is covered with forests – coniferous and deciduous. The state even has its own desert and a huge number of nature reserves. So you can imagine the beautiful views you may see on Oregon runs.
5k Races in Oregon
1. Dog Day Of Summer Series
Aug 3, 2022 – Wednesday
5K run
Aug 17, 2022 – Wednesday
5K run
Aug 24, 2022 – Wednesday
5K run
Aug 31, 2022 – Wednesday
5K run
Portland, OR
You are invited to join the Dog Day Of Summer Series for 4 fun summer evenings at Mt. Tabor park. You can run or walk a 5k in the park with your dog, then enjoy an awesome post-run party with live music, games, tasty food & beer!
You can participate in the full series in August (3rd, 17th, 24th, 31st) or just join one run.
There will be a lot of doggie swag and cheerful contests. All runners will receive a post-race BBQ meal, and full series runners will get a race t-shirt and medal in this Oregon 5K.
2. Helvetia Wine Run 5K
Aug 20, 2022 – Saturday
5K run
Washington County
The Helvetia Wine Run 5K will be held on August 20th, 2022, at 9:00 am. It is an exciting event with scenic views of Helvetia Vineyards & Winery and Vineyard!
You can run, walk or just enjoy the wine at this race. You will enjoy your time and get some interesting experiences.
This run is timed by J3 Timing. You will be able to find your results at www.J3Timing.com.
The registration fee includes a race T-shirt, wine glass and wine, a finisher medal, and a race bib.
3. Keeler Estate Wine Run 5K
Aug 21, 2022 – Sunday
5K run
Amity, OR
The Keeler Estate Wine Run 5K will be held on August 21st, 2022, at 10:30 am. It is another wine-run event. This one with amazing views of the Keeler Estate Vineyard!
You will enjoy running or walking or just having some wine.
The race is timed by J3 Timing. Get results at www.J3Timing.com. The registration fee includes a cotton race T-shirt, wine and a wine glass, an Oregon running race bib, and a finisher medal.
4. It’s My Ability 5K
Sep 3, 2022 – Saturday
5K run
Virtual Option
Boring, OR
The 10th and final It’s My Ability 5k run will be held on September 3, 2022. There will be an in-person run and a virtual option.
You can choose to join in person or run your 5k anywhere, but you need to send pictures to founders! Proceeds from the run will support Camp Odakoda and IMA.
10k Races in Oregon
5. Beaverton Sun Run
Sep 10, 2022 – Saturday
10K, 5K run
Beaverton, OR
The 8th Beaverton Sun Run will be held on September 10, 2022, in partnership with the Beaverton Parade. The race starts before the parade and follows a back and forth route between about 5th and Maple and Evelyn M. Schiffler Memorial Park.
The goal is to raise money for the good works supported by the Rotary Club of Beaverton. They provide children with books, scholarships, warm coats, and shoes and support many local and worldwide projects.
6. Scappoose Adventure Festival – Run With Neil
Sep 10, 2022 – Saturday
10K, 6K, 1K run
Scappoose, OR
The Scappoose Adventure Festival – Run With Neil will be held on September 10, 2022. It is a beautiful run through the parks and hills of Scappoose, Oregon.
The 10K course is the heart of the event; it meanders through the wooded hillside of Scappoose, with the final 1K downhill run with views of Mt Hood, Rainier & St. Helens.
Proceeds from the run will benefit the Run With Neil Foundation, honoring the legacy of Neil Hoffmann, who was passionate about running. Money will go to Mental Health resources for school-aged children.
7. Best in the West Triathlon Festival
Sep 11, 2022 – Sunday: half-iron Olympic triathlon | half-iron olympic triathlon relay | half-iron Olympic dry triathlon | half-iron Olympic duathlon | 13.1M, 10K run | youth aquathon
Sep 12, 2022 – Monday: sprint, super sprint triathlon | sprint, super sprint dry triathlon | sprint duathlon | 5K run
Sweet Home, OR
The Best in the West Triathlon Festival will be held on September 11-12, 2022, and is designed by athletes, for athletes!
Situated in the foothills of the Cascades and fed by the Santiam River, Foster Reservoir is an awesome location for a triathlon festival.
The run route follows the wooded shoreline, offering relief from the hot sun. After the run, there will be a post-race party with tasty food, drinks, and live music.
It is one of the best Oregon races to participate in.
Half Marathons in Oregon
8. Hero-Up Race
Sep 3, 2022 – Saturday
13.1M, 5K run | kids run
Virtual Option
Tigard, OR
The Hero-Up Race will be held on September 3, 2022. There will be an in-person and virtual option. For virtual runners, the race will officially start on September 3rd and end on September 17th.
It is a charity run. All proceeds will go to children’s cancer research.
9. Sunset Bay Trail Runs
Sep 3, 2022 – Saturday
1M run | 13.1M, 15K, 4M trail run
Coos Bay, OR
The Sunset Bay Trail Runs will be held on September 3, 2022. It is a hilly, beautiful course for those who love trail running in Oregon.
It is a challenging, long-distance course with spectacular views of the Oregon Coast and an amazing flat cliff section where you will see sea lions, rocks, the blue sea, and maybe a whale.
There are aid stations every 4 miles for the 15 K and Half Marathon participants. This is an RRCA certificated event. Proceeds from the race benefit the Pregnancy Resource Center in Coos Bay.
10. Bridge of the Goddess Half Marathon
Sep 17, 2022 – Saturday
13.1M, 10K run
Cascade Locks, OR
The Bridge of the Goddess Half Marathon will be held on September 17, 2022. It is an awesome destination race in the center of the Columbia River Gorge.
The race starts on the iconic Bridge of the Gods in Cascade Locks, OR. It is an out-and-back course on the Historic Columbia River Highway with memorable climbs and scenic views.
The route finishes in Marine Park along the Columbia River with live music and tasty food and drinks.
Marathons in Oregon
11. Boring Marathon
Sep 11, 2022 – Sunday
26.2M, 13.1M, 8K run
Virtual Option
Boring, OR
The Boring Marathon will be held on September 11, 2022, and is a Boston Qualifier. Races start and finish at Boring Station Trailhead Park in downtown Boring, Oregon.
The three courses are all on the Springwater Trail, out and back, with the marathon having some side detours into local neighborhoods. The marathon follows the Springwater Trail into Gresham and then continues on the Gresham-Fairview Trail before returning to Boring.
The race supports the cross country and track teams at Barlow H.S. and West Orient Middle School, and all proceeds will benefit these programs.
12. Portland Marathon
Oct 2, 2022 – Sunday
26.2M, 13.1M run
Portland, OR
The Portland Marathon will be held on October 2, 2022, and is hosted by OHSU Health and is a Boston Qualifier.
The race includes a full marathon as well as a half marathon. Both races will start and finish at Portland’s Waterfront Park at 1000 SW Naito Pkwy at the intersection of Naito Pkwy and Salmon Street.
The Marathon course offers a fast elevation, with the start/finish line only 36 feet above sea level and a maximum course elevation of 178 feet.
13. Columbia Gorge Marathon and Half
Oct 16, 2022 – Sunday
26.2M, 13.1M run
Hood River, OR
The Columbia Gorge Marathon and Half will be held on October 16, 2022. It will be an incredible run through fall foliage on the banks of the Columbia River. On the historical course, you will see all the beauty of nature and amazing views of the Columbia River Gorge.
A century ago, the Historic Columbia River Hwy was designed to show picturesque views of the Columbia River Gorge. This highway is now part paved trail and part small-town road.
