Is Portland Marathon Hilly?

Both the marathon and half marathon races start and finish at Portland’s Waterfront Park at the intersection of Naito Pkwy and Salmon Street. Both courses offer a fast elevation profile with the start/finish line only 36 feet above sea level, and a maximum course elevation of just 178 feet.

How do marathon pace groups work?

Pace groups are groups of runners, targeting a specific finish-time. They are led by an experienced pacer (usually carrying a flag or a balloon so they can be easily seen) who will typically run the race with as even a pace as possible to bring the group home about a minute or so before the paced time.

What is a respectable marathon pace?

Across the board, most people finish a marathon in 4 to 5 hours, with an average mile time of 9 to 11.5 minutes. A finishing time that’s under 4 hours is a real accomplishment for everyone other than elite runners, who can finish in around 2 hours.

Are Pacers allowed in marathons?

(Pacers are not permitted at “championship-style” marathons—i.e. the Olympics or IAAF World Championships.) What rabbited marathons essentially do is ensure that the favorites always have a pack to run with at the start of a race.

Can you walk the Portland Marathon?

The Portland Marathon in Oregon welcomes 3,000 walkers and 5,000 runners every fall. The half marathon remains very walker-friendly, with a 30 minutes per mile time limit. If you have any doubts about maintaining your pace, register for the half marathon and have a great time.

Do Marathon Pacers stop for water?

5. Will the pacer stop at water stations or bathrooms? Some pacers plan on walking through water stations while others run through them; other pacers might even take short walking breaks.

Why do marathon runners use Pacers?

A pacer is an experienced runner who takes part in marathons to help others, and sticks to a certain speed throughout. They do this to allow other racers, who aim to complete the course within a certain time, to know just how fast they are going.

Is 5 hours a good marathon time?

A 5:00 hour marathon is approximately 11:30 per mile though a target pace training of 11:00 per mile (4:48) could be beneficial. To break five hours, you should eventually be capable of a sub-2:15 half marathon (10:15 per mile) and sub-60:00 10K (9:30 per mile).

Do marathon Pacers stop for water?

Where does the Portland Marathon start and finish?

Both races will begin, en masse, at 7:10 AM. The Portland Marathon by OHSU Health event includes a full marathon as well as a half marathon. Both races start and finish at Portland’s Waterfront Park at 1000 SW Naito Pkwy at the intersection of Naito Pkwy and Salmon Street.

Who are the sponsors of the Portland Marathon?

The Expo will feature sponsors and vendors from the local and national running industry, as well as multiple non-profit race partners. If you are interested in exhibiting at the Expo, please visit our Vendor Page or contact us at [email protected].

Where can I pick up my Portland Marathon packet?

Alternatively, several MAX Light Rail lines include stops adjacent to the facility. RunPortland Coaching Program coach Paul Carmona will give course presentations and hold Q&A sessions at 12:30 and 3:30 PM. A photo ID is required to pick up your race packet.

What happens in the event of a Portland Marathon cancellation?

The Transfer/Withdraw/Defer options will no longer be available once a cancellation is announced and therefore the deadlines do NOT apply in the event of a cancellation. Upon cancellation runners will be given the option of a virtual race or a 100% deferment credit to be applied to a future event.