2026 Rose Festival Street Mile

Welcome to the Rose Festival Street Mile! 

The Rose Festival Street Mile & Family Fun Run, produced in partnership with Runwithpaula Events, is a brand-new addition to the Rose Festival lineup, designed to bring energy and activity to the parade route ahead of the Fred Meyer Junior Parade. The morning will begin with a Family Fun Run, welcoming runners of all ages and abilities to take part in a fun, inclusive experience along the parade route (12 years and under must be accompanied by an adult). Following the community run, elite and competitive runners will race in timed heats, turning the street mile into a fast-paced showcase of athleticism set against the backdrop of one of Portland’s most iconic Rose Festival events. Together, the Rose Festival Street Mile and Fred Meyer Junior Parade create a dynamic celebration of youth, movement, and community spirit.

Event details and schedule

Starting Line: Crosswalk NE Sandy Blvd and the Portland Fire & Rescue Station #28, 5540 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland

Finish Line: NE 40th (In front of McDonalds)

(Heat 1) 10:30am: Family Fun Mile - All abilities 

(Heat 2) 10:50am: Competitive Mile Sub 10:00 

(Heat 3) 11:00: Elite Women Sub 6:00

(Heat 4) 11:15am: Elite Men Sub 5:00

*Packet pick up at Portland Running Company NW Location, Friday, May 29, 10-6pm or at the starting line beginning at 8:30am.

Roads will be closed in the area with limited on-street parking, please consider using TriMet to the Hollywood Transit Center.