March 14th, 2009
The Portland Marathon in Oregon - History and Accolades:
For many years the Portland Marathon in Oregon has been rated as one of the premier marathon events in the United States. The Portland Marathon in Oregon has been ranked as one of the top 10 local road race events in the United States of America, and one of the top 40 races of all types and distances.
Runner’s World has called the Portland Marathon in Oregon “the best people’s marathon in the West” and for the past ten years has ranked it as one of the top 10 or 15 marathons in the country. Runner’s World also states that “perhaps more than any other running event in the country, this race keeps evolving, keeps getting better”. Runner’s World has chosen the Portland Marathon in Oregon as the “Race of the Month” and said the event is one of the “friendliest, best organized, most family-oriented races in the country.”
Marathon and Beyond gives the Portland Marathon in Oregon one of the highest point totals for excellence. The Portland Marathon in Oregon is also very proud of previous rankings by the Ultimate Guide to Marathons which has listed the Portland Marathon in Oregon as:
- “The best organized Marathon in North America”
- “One of the top 3 marathons to do as a first marathon”
Since 1998 more than half the finishers of the Portland Marathon in Oregon (runners + walkers), have been female! Last year 58% of our finishers were female.
The Portland Marathon in Oregon - Walker Friendliest Marathon:
The past two years, 1/4 of our participants in the Portland Marathon in Oregon have been walkers. The Portland Marathon in Oregon is fortunate to have a great course that allows them to stay open for 8 hours. The Portland Marathon in Oregon was thrilled to have been listed by Runner’s World in its October 2004 issue “as the most walker friendly marathon in the US.”
With the Portland Marathon’s 4,500 dedicated volunteers, Oregon’s Portland Marathon event is proud of its motto: “All finishers are treated as winners!”
The Portland Marathon in Oregon - Weather :
The normal mean Portland, Oregon temperature for early October is 55 degrees. Rainfall for October 1st averages .02 inches. The estimated normal mean temperature at 7:00 a.m. is 50 and 61 at 12:00 noon. It has rained only twice on Oregon’s Portland Marathon in the last 28 years.
The Portland Marathon in Oregon - Entertainment:
Best in the West - It is believed the Portland Marathon in Oregon now has the nation’s largest variety of live entertainment and music along the course. In past years this has included rock, jazz and country bands, a brass fanfare, street performers, a mandolin orchestra, a jug band, two 18 piece big bands, a dixieland band, and aerobic dancers among many others.
The Portland Marathon in Oregon attracts additional entertainment every year. Last year, over 70 groups entertained for the marathoners, the five-milers and walkers at 39 locations. Another 15 groups of cheerleaders also helped to bring high energy along the Portland Marathon’s course.
For more information - visit: www.portlandmarathon.org
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February 15th, 2009
Now is the time to make the commitment if you’re thinking of running a spring or summer marathon.
No, you don’t have to sign up; you don’t have to tell anyone your goal. But you do have to think about solidifying your weekly mileage base, taking steps to prevent injury, and make plans for marathon weekend.
To get you started, here’s a list of marathons in Oregon that might be worth the trip:
May 3: Eugene Marathon, Oregon
$85 through 1/1/09. Start/finish near Hayward Field, then 9 miles through South Eugene and back up to Alton Baker Park for a 6 mile loop that takes runners into Springfield. The next 10 miles are along the Willamette River on paved bike paths before heading back to campus for the brand new finish in front of the Bowerman Building. In total, participants run through or along 12 parks on this flat and fast course.
May 30: Newport Marathon, Oregon
$65 before 3/1/09. If it’s not full before that! This is another one that fills up quickly. “Starting in Yaquina Bay State Park runners will head north along the ocean through some of Newport’s picturesque neighborhoods. This loop is primarily residential with a few short gentle hills and turns at street corners. Heading back through the starting area, runners will proceed downhill under the Yaquina Bay Bridge where, the course continues along the bay. Just past mile four, there is a short hill that rises about 40 feet then gently descends back to bay level where it continues for the remainder of the race. The course follows the Yaquina Bay and River estuary to mile 15 where it turns back toward town, retracing the same route. The gentle hill at mile four reappears at mile 26, and it’s downhill from there to the finish.”
June TBA: Pacific Crest Marathon, Sunriver, Oregon
Last year, the full marathon was $90. “Circles Sunriver Resort on widely paved very scenic bike paths. Marathoners will receive their Half-Marathon split when traveling through the Athlete Village, before heading out on the second loop of this beautiful scenic course that will take you through meadows and forests, past rivers, and beautifully landscaped golf greens and summer homes.”
July 4: Foot Traffic Flat, Sauvie Island, Oregon
Registration opens in February 2009, fees TBA. “The “Flat,” as we affectionately call it, has become a Fourth of July tradition around Portland. The course, as the name implies, is about the flattest and fastest half and full marathon on the West Coast.”
August TBA (But usually the 2nd Saturday, so probably 8/8/09): Crater Lake Rim Runs and Marathon, Crater Lake National Park, Oregon
Registration opens 3/1/2009. Fees TBA, but last year it was $85, with a $20 late fee after 7/31. This is a very challenging course in a spectacular setting. Lots of hills and high altitude, but well worth the effort if you’re in marathon shape!
All information on pricing and course descriptions found on that race’s website. The prices listed on this post are the current prices as of publication, and many race registrations increase the closer you get to the race. I highly recommend that if any of these look good to you, you check out their website to find out more about the race and how it matches your goals and strengths - and budget.
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February 10th, 2009
Welcome to www.oregonmarathon.net.
This is my first post on this website.
I am the administrator for www.oregonmarathon.net.
I am interested in the Marathon, Half-Marathon, Race, and Run.
List of Oregon Marathons, Half-Marathons, Races, and Runs:
- Crater Lake Rim Runs and Marathon
- Eugene Marathon
- Foot Traffic Flat
- Newport Marathon
- Pacific Crest Marathon
- Portland Marathon
Register! Be Social.
Have a nice day,
Marc James Johnson
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