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
