2025 MLK Dream Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Registration

• Status: 2025 registration is open!
• Purpose: THIS RACE IS PUT ON BY COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY

🎙️ Podcasts to Tune Into

• Listen: Check out our BLACK BEAT PODCAST and PDX BLACK ROSE PODCAST all summer long leading up to the race.
• Stories: Hear the stories from our community members, supporters & friends doing good work right here in our own backyard.

📅 Registration Details

• Closing: Online registration will close on Friday September 19, 2025 at noon.
• Event: Below are this year's race details - check back closer to the event in case anything changes.

📍 Event Location

• Location: Portland Community College Cascade Campus
• Address: 705 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217
• Registration: Go to the onsite registration tent.

🕒 Pre-Packet Pick-Up and Onsite Registration Times

• Saturday: September 20 from 10 AM to 5 PM.
• Sunday: September 21 from 7 AM to 7:45 AM.
• Recommendation: We strongly recommend those already registered attend the pre-packet pick-up on Saturday.
• Activities: Enjoy live music, vendor market, food and drinks from 10 AM to 6 PM on Saturday.

🏁 Race Schedule

• Warm-Up: 7 AM - 7:55 AM
• 15K Start: 8:00 AM sharp.
• 10K Start: 8:10 AM sharp.
• 5K Start: 8:20 AM sharp.

🏆 Awards & Post Event Activities

• Winners: USATF guidelines for winners in each race distance for identified registered gender.
• Categories: Male/Female Youth 20 & Under, Male/Female Open 21-39, Male/Female Masters 40-54, Male/Female Super Masters 55 & Older.
• Prizes: Overall fastest times in each race will win one round-trip airline ticket from Alaska Airlines!

🎁 Finisher Perks

• Swag: Each finisher will receive a swag bag filled with sponsored gifts, a Nike t-shirt, and more.
• Post-Race: Enjoy music, raffle prizes, the Soul-Ful vendor village, and great community networking.

🌍 Stay Connected

• Social Media: Follow us on social media - facebook.com/MLKDreamRun, Instagram @MLKDreamRun, Twitter MLK Dream Run PDX.
• Thank You: Thank you for participating & thank you for #INVESTINTHE SOUL.