When are most 5K races held in Portland?
November is the busiest month for 5K races in Portland, with 2 of the 6. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
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2026-2027 5K Races in Portland, Oregon
Every upcoming 5K around Portland, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.
6 upcoming 5K races found · 1 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Portland races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Sep 26, 202617th Annual Stumptown XC Series Portland, ORFrom $30Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026ORRC Turkey Trot at The Zoo Portland, ORFrom $30Details Fri, Nov 27, 2026Portland Donut Run Portland, ORFreeDetails Sun, Dec 6, 2026Ho Ho 5k Portland, ORFrom $40Details Sun, May 2, 2027Cinco de Mayo Portland, ORFrom $40Details Sat, Jun 19, 2027Grateful Dad Portland, ORFrom $35Details
Train for it
Run Clubs in Portland
The fastest way to a start line is a standing group run. These Portland clubs welcome 5K runners of all paces.
Browse all Portland run clubs →How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in Portland
Where can I train for a 5K in Portland?
Join a local run club. FoPo Run Club, Portland Running Club, Deadstock Run Club and others in Portland welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.
Are there trail 5K races near Portland?
Yes, one race around Portland gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race.