Couve Clover Run

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

Join us for the 9th Annual PEACEHEALTH APPLETREE Boston-Qualifying Marathon, NEW First Responder’s Relay Marathon, Half Marathon & Sunset 5K. This “Run Through History” will take you on a flat, fast and scenic course through Fort Vancouver, Officer’s Row, the Army Barracks, Pearson Airport – the oldest operating airport in the USA, the Historical Old Apple Tree, along the majestic Columbia River and many other historical vantage points. There’s so much to see that the miles will fly by!

This event will quickly be regarded as one of the prettiest and most unique courses in the Northwest and perhaps the USA! When do you get to experience a history lesson during your race?!

The quaint community of Vancouver WA will welcome you and your family with open arms and provide you with a racing experience that you just can’t get anywhere else. The volunteer support is off the charts and the energy along the course will make it an enjoyable experience that you will want to return to year after year.

NEW: We designed a flat and fast new 1 loop Boston Qualifying course that is spectator-friendly and highlights the beauty of this community. The new route offers an exciting racing experience with many energetic water stations and plenty of entertainment to keep you engaged. The Half Marathon will offer the same experience with the joy of knowing you get to start the party a little earlier than your Marathon counterparts!

This is the third year of our First Responder’s Marathon Relay created to honor all our first responders – Peace Officers, Health Care Professionals, Fire Safety and those in our military branches. We offer relays for those teams as small as two members up to nine members (with additional alternates), customized relay shirts and the opportunity to compete within their profession as well as against other divisions to obtain the coveted 202 PeaceHealth Appletree First Responder Baton inspired by the logo created by PAL’s, the beneficiary of the race.

The Sunset 5K will offer a shorter distance for our friends, family, and others in the community who would like the opportunity to enjoy the racing experience. It will also allow for a Pre-race shake-down for our Marathon and Half Marathon athletes and the opportunity for them to earn the coveted BEAST medal for an athlete who races both Saturday and Sunday.

Since Vancouver WA is right across the river from Portland OR, you are within a 20-minute drive to the PDX International Airport and minutes away from the big city.

WHY APPLETREE? Vancouver WA is known for its history including the Old Apple Tree Park, home of the Oldest Apple Tree in the Northwest and maybe even the entire Pacific West Coast. The APPLETREE Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K will celebrate all this history, capture the beauty of the Northwest and create a theme of all things ‘APPLE’.

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!