Portland Steet Mile at the Portland Criterium

Event Overview

In partnership with the Portland Criterium, Rose City Track Club is excited to host mile heats as part of the race day festivities at the North Park Blocks organized by the Portland Criterium. Bring the entire family and join us for foot and bike racing with some of the best athletes in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

The Portland Street Mile is a full gas mile road race completing two laps of the ½ mile closed course street circuit used by the Portland Criterium.

What is the Portland Criterium?

The Portland Criterium is an exciting form of bicycle racing that will thrill racers and spectators alike as the race speeds around the streets in excess of 30 mph. The atmosphere is sure to be electric!

Schedule

• 2:40 PM: Open Mile presented by Rose City Track Club
• 4:50 PM: Portland Street Mile presented by Rose City Track Club
• 5:15 PM: Podium Presentation
• Heats:
• Women’s Elite Heat
• Men’s Elite Heat

Street Mile Heats

• Open Mile: The Open mile is open to all racers, including those that identify as cis/trans male, cis/trans female, or non-binary. This heat is for runners and racers anticipate above a 5:45 mile time.
• Women’s Elite: For racers who anticipate running faster than 5:45.
• Men’s Elite: For racers who anticipate running faster than 5:00.
• Non-binary racers: Can self-select which heat they would like to compete in.

Street Mile Scoring

We will have three scoring categories for the Portland Street Mile Elite heats: Men’s, Women’s and Non-Binary. The Women’s field is open to racers that identify as women, and those for whom competition in the women’s field is most athletically or socially appropriate. The Non-Binary field is open to racers that identify as non-binary and podiums will be scored across all three heats.

Prizes

Check back soon for details. You best believe there will be prizes!

Additional Details

• Prize Collection: All racers must be present at podium ceremonies to collect prizes.
• Inclusivity Statement: The Portland Criterium and the Rose City Track Club explicitly affirms the gender identities of all people and supports the inclusion of all athletes. If you have any questions about our race categories, please reach out to hello@rosecitytrack.com.
• Accessibility: The Portland Criterium and the Rose City Track Club believe that racing should and can be accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Any behavior that inhibits the safety of others or is in violation of the OBRA code of conduct at this event will not be tolerated.
• Entry Fees: If entry fees are a barrier for your full participation, please reach out to hello@rosecitytrack.com.

Event Details

Date: August 15, 2026

Location: 235 NW Park Ave, Portland, OR

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