Rolling and fast with a few long gradual hills on the first part of course; each year over 30 percent of our experienced runners set PRs; no obstacles of concern for wheelchair entrants; sanctioned and certified for US. Track & Field, The Association of International Marathons, (AIMS), and listed for age records and Boston Marathon qualification. The course is open for 8 hours.

Portland Marathon

Human Interest Story

Former Portland Marathon president Lester V. Smith Jr., 83, was sentenced to three years probation with eight months of home detention for the more than $1.2 million embezzlement scheme that destroyed the nonprofit organizer.

Former Portland Marathon president apologizes for tax evasion, acknowledges he altered records: 'I did wrong'

Former Portland Marathon race director Lester Smith was indicted on the accusation of pilfering more than $1 million out of the organization between 2012 and 2017.

Former Portland Marathon director Lester Smith indicted, accused of pilfering race funds

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

Oregon Health and Sciences University "postponed" its sponsorship of the Portland Marathon but the event remains scheduled to be held on October 3, with safety measures in place.

OHSU pulls Portland Marathon sponsorship for 2021 citing hospitals at 'fullest capacity'

The 2019 Portland Marathon, set on October 6, will have a new lease of life under new management, with a new course, among other changes.

Portland Marathon sets new course

Out and back course. Not scenic. Wrong mileage?

Terrible Organization - Major Disappointment

It was tough; but I thoroughly enjoyed the race.

Unbeatable Swag! Great Location. OK Marathon

Wish there were more and better spectators

Average medium city marathon, but not great

Great spectators, flat course, little shade

Largely iindustrial course - not walker friendly

Great volunteers, well organized, easy course

Decent marathon but not as scenic as it could be.

Good Marathon, but expected it to be greener

A good starting marathon that needs a few tweaks

So so course, good spectators, decent organziation

Great first time marathon. Amazing volunteers.

Tough course, big race, great spectators, good swa

Great Marathon!.....'The People's Marathon'

Good marathon but needs some improvements

Great spectators, but needs MORE start porta-potti

Overpriced and not for seasoned runners...

Loses a lot by running through industrial district

Great run, nice city, chow could have been better

Portland Marathon

Marathon Results