11 events in Portland, Oregon

PDX Recovers is more than a 5K. It’s a chance to heal together. In a city known as Bridge City, this race connects running with recovery, neighbors with neighbors, and hope with action. It’s not just a fundraiser. It’s a movement—people training, walking, running, and rebuilding their lives together.

This event is hosted by Union Gospel Mission of Portland, an organization that has served people experiencing homelessness, hunger, addiction, and abuse in the Portland community for nearly 100 years.

Through programs that provide meals, showers, shelter, outreach and long-term recovery for men, women, and children, Union Gospel Mission Union Gospel Mission offers life-changing pathways toward stability and hope. Proceeds from the race will help support these programs and the individuals and families working to rebuild their lives.

Once online registration has closed, walk-up registration at packet pickup and on race day will still be available.

Step into your favorite character’s shoes—whether you’re a superhero, anti-hero, villain, knight, princess, or even Sasquatch—and join us for the inaugural Dragonslayer Fantasy Dash & Strut!

This 5K adventure invites you to walk or run through the magical trails of Gabriel Park (PDX). Along the way, you’ll encounter a thrilling Villain Zones for an extra dash of fun and excitement and be welcomed back to the Heroes Village!

Route includes mild inclines, a mixture of gravel and trail pathways, everyone is assured of a beautiful and accessible run, jog, or walk. The route is suitable for all ages and abilities. Leashed dogs and strollers welcome (strollers ensure you have wheels suitable for unpaved trails).

Lace up your sneakers, gather your squad, and head out for a day of fantasy, fitness, and unforgettable shenanigans. Costumes encouraged; laughter guaranteed!

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!

Strut Your Kidney - Hybrid - 5K, 10K, Family Fun Run/Walk/Roll or Virtual

Strut Your Kidney to celebrate, honor, and raise awareness for children with chronic kidney disease. All proceeds raised will go to Northwest Kidney Kids, the only organization supporting children with kidney disease and their families in the Northwest. Let's come together as a community so celebrate and fundraise for our amazing kidney families!

Here is how it works...

Step 1. Register to run/walk/roll or our fun run and invite your friends to join!

Step 2. Help NW Kidney Kids raise more awareness and financial support for children with kidney disease and their families.

Step 3. Run/walk/roll with us in person on Sunday September 21st 2025 or on your own and on your own time!

*If on your own, submit your time and a finishing photo to be added to the Strut Your Kidney results leader board. Post a picture of your run to Facebook or Instagram using #strutyourkidney.

*For registrations after September 1st we can not guarantee swag availability.

SPONSORS

If you would like to sponsor or make a donation, please contact [email protected]!

Major thank you to Eclectic Edge Racing for being our 2025 Timing Company!

Check out their website!

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Caminé con Orgullo Su Riñón - Carrera divertida familiar de 1 milla, 5k, 10k o virtual

Caminé Con Orgullo Su Riñón es para celebrar y crear conciencia para los niños que sufren de enfermedades crónicas de los riñones. Todas las ganancias serán para “Northwest Kidney Kids”, la única organización que apoya a niños con enfermedades de riñón y a sus familias en el Noroeste. Vamos a juntarnos como comunidad, pero manteniendo la distancia, para apoyar esta gran causa.

Así es como funciona…

Paso # 1. Registrate para correr/caminar/hacer cualquier otra actividad en el maratón. Y/O participar en la carrera de diversión ¡Invita a tus amigos a participar!

Paso # 2. Ayude a NW Kidney Kids a crear más conciencia y apoyo financiero para los niños con enfermedad renal y sus familias.

Paso # 3. ¡Corre / camina / rueda con nosotros en persona el domingo 21 de septiembre de 2025 o por tu cuenta y en tu tiempo libre!

• Si está solo, envíe su tiempo y una foto final para que se agreguen a la tabla de clasificación de resultados de Strut Your Kidney. Publica una foto de tu carrera en Facebook o Instagram usando #strutyourkidney.

*Para aquellos que se registren después del primero de septiembre, no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad de las máscaras.

PATROCINADORES

Si desea patrocinar o hacer una donación por favor contactarse con [email protected]!