When
Sunday, June 7th, 2026
Where
SW Naito Parkway & SW Salmon St, Portland OR
Distance
5K
About this race
Event Overview
Are you ready to be part of Portland's biggest blast of fun? Dive into the thrill of the Starlight Run, where you'll sprint through 3 exhilarating miles on the same route as the iconic CareOregon Grand Floral and Starlight Parades! The Starlight Run is the wacky warm-up act, and is starting and finishing on Naito Parkway at Portland Rose Festival CityFair. Bring the entire family!
Event Details and Schedule
- DATE: Saturday, June 6, 2026
- TIME: 4:00pm Packet Pick Up, 5:30pm Race Start
- LOCATION: Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 1000 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204
- RACE DAY:
- 4:00pm-5:30pm: Packet Pick Up
- 5:00pm: Costume Contest
- 5:30pm: Race Start
- 6:30pm: CareOregon Grand Floral and Starlight Parade Begins
Free entry to Rose Festival CityFair with entry!
Packet Pick Up Options
- Friday, June 5, 2026: Portland Running Company, 2258 NW Raleigh Street, Portland, 10-6pm
- Saturday, June 6, 2026: Portland Running Company, 2258 NW Raleigh Street, Portland, 10-2pm
- AT THE RACE: Saturday, June 6, 2026, Starlight Run, 1000 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204, 4pm-5:30pm
Entry Includes Free Entry into Rose Festival CityFair.
Registration
For more information and to register, please visit the official race page: Starlight Run Registration.
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