PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon

PARKING IS INCLUDED IN REGISTATION FEES.

This summer weekend Triathlon & Endurance Sports Festival at a beautiful venue along the Columbia River offers something for everyone from a Sunset 5K & 10K Run/Walk, Sprint & Olympic Distance Triathlon, Duathlon, & AquaBike, Girlfriends All Women's Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon/AquaBike & 5k, Kids Triathlon and so much more! It is one of the most scenic areas with views of the Columbia River, Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens and Vancouver Lake.

GIRLFRIEND, YES, YOU CAN CROSS THE FINISH LINE!

This 28th Annual Girlfriends All-Women’s Triathlon & Fitness Festival at a beautiful venue along the Columbia River offers something for everyone so rally your girlfriends, train together and then cross the finish line with your best girls!

It is one of the most scenic areas with views of the Columbia River, Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens and Vancouver Lake. The course is flat and fast with a down-current swim close to the shore so perfect for a 1st time Triathlon or Multisport event! Kids Triathlon and a Sunset 5K/10K are scheduled Friday night and Co-Ed events on Saturday so make a whole weekend of it for the whole family.

PARKING IS INCLUDED IN REGISTATION FEES.

The Blacklight Run™ is none other than the brightest, most fun 5K out there. At the Blacklight Run™ we aren’t focused on how fast or how far you can run, what type of exercise you enjoy, or if you’re an avid runner. We don’t care if you’ve never run a day in your life! Instead, we welcome any and all participants looking for a glowing good time. Whether you sprint it, run it, or walk it, it doesn’t matter to us! We simply want you to enjoy it. This up to three miles race will be the best event you’ve ever spent with your friends and family—we promise.

The Blacklight Run™ has been setup with very simple rules

1. Wear a white shirt (any white T-shirt will work).

2. You will finish covered in Blacklight Run™ UV Glow Powder, that will glow in our Blacklight Zones™ and at the Blacklight Run After Party™. By the end, you will look like you fell into a Ghost Buster’s movie (minus the slime) and covered with different colored Blacklight Run™ UV Liquid Glow. This is the first of its kind at night and is quickly sweeping the nation!

Event details and schedule

PACKET PICK-UP DATE AND TIME WILL BE EMAILED BEFORE THE EVENT.

*Please bring a photo ID to pick up your race packet. There is a $5.00 fee to pick up your packet on race day. This fee was instituted to encourage people to attend pre-packet pickup so we can minimize lines and wait times on race day. Yes, we do allow people to pick up packets for other people (team member, family, friends). As long as their waiver has been signed online (generally done during registration) you will just need to present their confirmation email. That way, we know you have permission to get your friends’ stuff!

PRE-ORDER MERCHANDISE

All items that have been pre-ordered MUST be picked up by start time on race day or at packet pickup. Unfortunately, we do not have the ability to mail items to you after race day any items that have not been claimed will be forfeited and donated. Please make time to go pick up you pre-ordered GLOW Gear. Pick up your pre-ordered GLOW Gear at the packet pickup location or the event.

RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP

If you are unable to pick up your race packet and/or register on either of the packet pickup dates, you will be able to do so on race day. However there is a same day race check in fee of $5 (Cash Only) per registration.

Please arrive early to have ample time to park and line up at the start line. Don’t stress out if you are stuck in traffic. We will leave the start line open for everyone to be able to run the race.

PARKING

There is up to a $20 fee (cash only) for parking. Please arrive early to avoid traffic.

NO BAG CHECK

(no lockers, etc.)

Please note that there is NO bag check. So leave your valuables in the car or take what you want with you!

STARTING LINE

We will be releasing waves of runners every 2-5 minutes at the starting line at the events start time.

RACE BIB

Be sure to attach your race bib to the front of your shirt with the safety pins provided. You will NOT be allowed on the course without a race bib.

PRE-RACE PARTY

Starts 45 minutes before the race. This is the best pre-party in the country. Music to blow you away and a chance to get a ton of free glow gear at the stage!

Get ready for an evening of fun, UV liquid glow and memories. DJs to be announced soon!

SPECTATORS

There will be no charge for spectators. An open area for spectator viewing will be available on both sides of the start/finish line. Be sure to carpool!

WATER STATIONS

There will be a water station on the course and at the finish line.

AFTER RACE PARTY

Please stay after the race for an amazing Blacklight Run After Party. Glow Powder will be sprayed across the crowd at the After Party under the most Blacklights ever seen assembled.

REFUNDS

Please note we do not offer refunds, if you are unable to join us, please transfer your ticket to another athlete or contact [email protected] for more information.

If you have any further questions, please be sure to check out our FAQ’s HERE

2026 MLK DREAM RUN – REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Saturday & Sunday • September 19–20, 2026

PCC Cascade Campus – Portland, Oregon

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.

THIS RACE IS PUT ON BY COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY.

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Online registration closes Friday, September 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Noon).

EVENT LOCATION

Race Start / Finish • Soul-Ful Vendor Village • Entertainment Center

Portland Community College – Cascade Campus

705 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217

Onsite Registration Tent available both days.

PRE-PACKET PICKUP & ONSITE REGISTRATION

Saturday, September 19, 2026

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday, September 20, 2026

7:00 AM – 7:45 AM

We strongly encourage all participants to attend Saturday’s Pre-Packet Pickup to avoid long lines on Sunday.

Enjoy the full Saturday experience:

Live music

Vendor market

Food & beverages

Course test-run with the Nike Shakeout

Community networking

Full activation: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1639520974369?aff=oddtdtcreator

RACE DAY SCHEDULE — SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026

Warm-Up: 7:00 AM – 7:55 AM

Race Start Times:

15K – 8:00 AM SHARP

10K – 8:10 AM SHARP

5K – 8:20 AM SHARP

Start/Finish Line Location:

PCC Cascade Campus

705 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217

Course maps will be emailed to all registered participants.

AWARDS & POST-EVENT ACTIVITIES

Awards follow USATF guidelines, based on the self-identified gender selected during registration:

Youth (20 & Under) – Male/Female

Open (21–39) – Male/Female

Masters (40–54) – Male/Female

Super Masters (55+) – Male/Female

Prizes

🏆 Overall Fastest Male & Female in Each Distance

→ Receive one Round-Trip Airline Ticket from Alaska Airlines

🥇 Open, Masters & Super-Masters Winners

→ Win their weight in beverages courtesy of Widmer Brothers

🎒 Youth Category Winners

→ Receive a special swag bag prize package

All category winners also earn:

✔️ Medal

✔️ Media coverage

✔️ Bragging rights until next year

Finisher Perks

Every finisher receives:

Swag bag with sponsored gifts

Nike race t-shirt

Cold beverage

Fresh grilled cheese sandwich courtesy of Dave’s Killer Bread & Tillamook Cheese

Entry into raffle drawings from generous local businesses

Post-race activities include music, raffle prizes, networking, and our Soul-Ful Vendor Village.

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Help spread the word and let the community know you’re running!

Facebook: facebook.com/MLKDreamRun

Instagram: @MLKDreamRun

Twitter: MLK Dream Run PDX

THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING

And thank you for helping us

#INVESTINTHESOUL

Stay tuned for our upcoming announcements about 2026 entertainment, vendors, and Soul-Ful Market participants!

The Color Run is the happiest, most colorful 5K on the planet. At The Color Run, it’s not about how fast you go or how far you’ve trained—it’s about having the best day ever. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or someone who’s never done a race before, you’re invited. Walk it, jog it, dance your way through—it’s all about fun, laughter, and making unforgettable memories.

This 5K experience is designed for everyone, from families and friend groups to first-timers just looking to try something new. Along the course, you’ll pass through vibrant color zones where you’ll be doused in bursts of colored powder, turning you into a moving canvas of fun. By the time you cross the finish line, you’ll be head-to-toe in color and smiling the whole way through—we promise.

The Color Run keeps things simple:

1. Start clean. Wear white (the whiter, the better!) so you can show off every splash of color along the way.

2. Get colorful. At each kilometer, you’ll run, walk, or dance through color zones filled with bright, food-grade colored powder—by the finish, you’ll be completely transformed.

3. Celebrate big. After you cross the finish line, the fun continues at the Finish Festival—an epic dance party with music, color throws, and high-energy vibes you won’t want to miss.

From start to finish, The Color Run is less about competition and more about connection, joy, and pure fun. It’s not just a run—it’s a full-on color experience you’ll be talking about long after the last color flies.

Event details and schedule

PACKET PICK-UP DATE AND TIME WILL BE EMAILED BEFORE THE EVENT.

*Please bring a photo ID to pick up your race packet. There is a $5.00 fee to pick up your packet on race day. This fee was instituted to encourage people to attend pre-packet pickup so we can minimize lines and wait times on race day. Yes, we do allow people to pick up packets for other people (team member, family, friends). As long as their waiver has been signed online (generally done during registration) you will just need to present their confirmation email. That way, we know you have permission to get your friends’ stuff!

PRE-ORDER MERCHANDISE

All items that have been pre-ordered MUST be picked up by start time on race day or at packet pickup. Unfortunately, we do not have the ability to mail items to you after race day any items that have not been claimed will be forfeited and donated.

RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP

If you are unable to pick up your race packet and/or register on either of the packet pickup dates, you will be able to do so on race day. However there is a same day race check in fee of $5 (Cash Only) per registration.

Please arrive early to have ample time to park and line up at the start line. Don’t stress out if you are stuck in traffic. We will leave the start line open for everyone to be able to run the race.

PARKING

There is up to a $20 fee (cash only) for parking.

NO BAG CHECK

(no lockers, etc.)

Please note that there is NO bag check. So leave your valuables in the car or take what you want with you!

STARTING LINE

We will be releasing waves of runners every 2-5 minutes at the starting line at the events start time.

RACE BIB

Be sure to attach your race bib to the front of your shirt with the safety pins provided. You will NOT be allowed on the course without a race bib.

SPECTATORS

There will be no charge for spectators. An open area for spectator viewing will be available on both sides of the start/finish line. Be sure to carpool!

WATER STATIONS

There will be a water station on the course and at the finish line.

AFTER RACE PARTY

Please stay after the race for an amazing Color Run After Party! Music, color, and the most fun you have ever had at a 5k.

REFUNDS

Please note we do not offer refunds, if you are unable to join us, please transfer your ticket to another athlete or contact [email protected] for more information.