2026 MLK Dream Run

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!

2025 MLK Dream Run 10k course map. Includes map on front and turn by turn on the back. Participants are encourage to review prior to race

2025 MLK Dream Run 15k course map. Includes map on front and turn by turn on the back. Participants are encourage to review prior to race

2025 MLK Dream Run 5k course map. Includes map on front and turn by turn on the back. Participants are encourage to review prior to race