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When
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Where
705 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217, Portland OR
Distances
5K · 10K · 15K
About this race
2026 MLK Dream Run
Registration is OPEN!
Date: Saturday & Sunday • September 19–20, 2026
Location: PCC Cascade Campus – Portland, Oregon
Race Overview
- Event: Join the MLK Dream Run’s 5K, 10K, and 15K races—an annual Soul District fundraiser.
- Purpose: Fuels small business growth and uplifts youth entrepreneurship.
- Community Focus: THIS RACE IS PUT ON BY COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY.
- Online Registration: Closes Friday, September 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Noon).
Event Location
- Start/Finish: Soul-Ful Vendor Village • Entertainment Center
- Address: 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 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: September 20, 2026 from 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM
- Recommendation: Strongly encourage attendance at Saturday’s Pre-Packet Pickup to avoid long lines on Sunday.
- Saturday Activities: Live music, vendor market, food & beverages, course test-run with the Nike Shakeout, community networking.
Race Day Schedule
- 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
Awards & Post-Event Activities
- Categories: Youth (20 & Under), Open (21–39), Masters (40–54), Super Masters (55+).
- Prizes: Overall Fastest Male & Female in Each Distance receive one Round-Trip Airline Ticket from Alaska Airlines.
- Winners: Open, Masters & Super-Masters Winners win their weight in beverages courtesy of Widmer Brothers.
- Youth Winners: Receive a special swag bag prize package.
Finisher Perks
- Registration Benefits: Every finisher receives a swag bag with sponsored gifts, Nike race t-shirt, cold beverage, and fresh grilled cheese sandwich.
- Raffle Drawings: Entry into raffle drawings from generous local businesses.
- Post-Race Activities: Music, raffle prizes, networking, and our Soul-Ful Vendor Village.
Follow Us on Social Media
- 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.
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