2026 MLK Dream Run

2026 MLK Dream Run Race Information

<p>2026 MLK DREAM RUN – REGISTRATION IS OPEN!<br />Saturday &amp; Sunday • September 19–20, 2026<br />PCC Cascade Campus – Portland, Oregon</p> <p>Join the MLK Dream Run’s 5K, 10K, and 15K races—an annual Soul District fundraiser that fuels small business growth and uplifts youth entrepreneurship.<br />THIS RACE IS PUT ON BY COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY.<br /> <br />ONLINE REGISTRATION<br />Online registration closes Friday, September 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Noon).</p> <p> <br />EVENT LOCATION<br />Race Start / Finish • Soul-Ful Vendor Village • Entertainment Center<br />Portland Community College – Cascade Campus<br />705 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217</p> <p>Onsite Registration Tent available both days.</p> <p> <br />PRE-PACKET PICKUP &amp; ONSITE REGISTRATION<br />Saturday, September 19, 2026<br />10:00 AM – 5:00 PM</p> <p>Sunday, September 20, 2026<br />7:00 AM – 7:45 AM</p> <p>We strongly encourage all participants to attend Saturday’s Pre-Packet Pickup to avoid long lines on Sunday.</p> <p>Enjoy the full Saturday experience:</p> <p>Live music<br />Vendor market<br />Food &amp; beverages<br />Course test-run with the Nike Shakeout<br />Community networking<br />Full activation: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM<br />Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1639520974369?aff=oddtdtcreator</p> <p> <br />RACE DAY SCHEDULE — SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026<br />Warm-Up: 7:00 AM – 7:55 AM<br />Race Start Times:</p> <p>15K – 8:00 AM SHARP<br />10K – 8:10 AM SHARP<br />5K – 8:20 AM SHARP<br />Start/Finish Line Location:<br />PCC Cascade Campus<br />705 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217</p> <p>Course maps will be emailed to all registered participants.</p> <p> <br />AWARDS &amp; POST-EVENT ACTIVITIES<br />Awards follow USATF guidelines, based on the self-identified gender selected during registration:</p> <p>Youth (20 &amp; Under) – Male/Female<br />Open (21–39) – Male/Female<br />Masters (40–54) – Male/Female<br />Super Masters (55&#43;) – Male/Female<br />Prizes<br />&#x1f3c6; Overall Fastest Male &amp; Female in Each Distance<br />→ Receive one Round-Trip Airline Ticket from Alaska Airlines</p> <p>&#x1f947; Open, Masters &amp; Super-Masters Winners<br />→ Win their weight in beverages courtesy of Widmer Brothers</p> <p>&#x1f392; Youth Category Winners<br />→ Receive a special swag bag prize package</p> <p>All category winners also earn:<br />✔️ Medal<br />✔️ Media coverage<br />✔️ Bragging rights until next year</p> <p> <br />Finisher Perks<br />Every finisher receives:</p> <p>Swag bag with sponsored gifts<br />Nike race t-shirt<br />Cold beverage<br />Fresh grilled cheese sandwich courtesy of Dave’s Killer Bread &amp; Tillamook Cheese<br />Entry into raffle drawings from generous local businesses<br />Post-race activities include music, raffle prizes, networking, and our Soul-Ful Vendor Village.</p> <p> <br />FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA<br />Help spread the word and let the community know you’re running!</p> <p>Facebook: facebook.com/MLKDreamRun<br />Instagram: &#64;MLKDreamRun<br />Twitter: MLK Dream Run PDX<br /> <br />THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING<br />And thank you for helping us<br />#INVESTINTHESOUL</p> <p>Stay tuned for our upcoming announcements about 2026 entertainment, vendors, and Soul-Ful Market participants!</p>