2026 MLK Dream Run
Date and time
Friday, September 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
705 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217, Portland, OR
Date and time
Friday, September 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
705 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217, Portland, OR
Date and time
Friday, September 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
705 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217, Portland, OR
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!
5K
10K
9.3 mi
400 m