Which Oregon cities have the most races?
Portland (15), Salem (9), Bend (6), Talent (4) have the most upcoming races in Oregon. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.
Oregon · Race calendar
Running Races in Oregon
Every upcoming running race in Oregon, all 104 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
104 upcoming races · 46 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Oregon races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Races by City in Oregon
Soonest Races in Oregon
104 total Sat, Aug 1, 2026ORRC Pumpkin Ridge Run 5K, 10K and Half Marathon North Plains, ORFrom $35Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Rose City Relays Portland, ORFrom $5Details Sun, Aug 2, 2026A Race for the Rest of Us Springfield, ORFrom $30Details Thu, Aug 6, 2026Bush Park Thursday Nights in August Race Series Salem, ORFrom $10Details Thu, Aug 6, 2026OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland Fun Run Portland, ORFrom $40Register Sat, Aug 8, 2026Run for Salem Free Clinics Salem, ORFrom $35Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026The Homer Races: The Homer Classic 5K and The Homer Parade Mile Silverton, ORFrom $10Details Sat, Aug 8, 20262026 Aurora Colony Days 5K and Kids 1K Aurora, ORFrom $35Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Circle the Bay North Bend, ORFrom $85Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Angry Owl Run 10k, 5k and Ultramarathon Salem, ORFrom $80Details Sat, Aug 8, 20262026 Haulin Aspen Bend, ORFrom $75Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Death by 5k Oregon Dexter, ORFrom $165Details
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 Jul 27, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Oregon
What race distances can I run in Oregon?
Oregon has 5K (83), 10K (31), Half Marathon (19), Marathon (2), Ultra (2). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.
When is race season in Oregon?
September is the busiest month for races in Oregon, with 27 of the 104, followed by October with 27. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Oregon races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 46 races in Oregon with published results, the typical median finish is around 38:09, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Are there trail races in Oregon?
Yes, 15 races around Oregon get you off the pavement: 7 are trail races, and 8 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.