2026 MLK Dream Run

2026 MLK DREAM RUN – REGISTRATION IS OPEN!Saturday & Sunday • September 19–20, 2026PCC Cascade Campus – Portland, Oregon
Join the MLK Dream Run’s 5K, 10K, and 15K races—an annual Soul District fundraiser that fuels small business growth and uplifts youth entrepreneurship.THIS RACE IS PUT ON BY COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY. ONLINE REGISTRATIONOnline registration closes Friday, September 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Noon).
 EVENT LOCATIONRace Start / Finish • Soul-Ful Vendor Village • Entertainment CenterPortland Community College – Cascade Campus705 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217
Onsite Registration Tent available both days.
 PRE-PACKET PICKUP & ONSITE REGISTRATIONSaturday, September 19, 202610:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 20, 20267:00 AM – 7:45 AM
We strongly encourage all participants to attend Saturday’s Pre-Packet Pickup to avoid long lines on Sunday.
Enjoy the full Saturday experience:
Live musicVendor marketFood & beveragesCourse test-run with the Nike ShakeoutCommunity networkingFull activation: 10:00 AM–5:00 PMEventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1639520974369?aff=oddtdtcreator
 RACE DAY SCHEDULE — SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026Warm-Up: 7:00 AM – 7:55 AMRace Start Times:
15K – 8:00 AM SHARP10K – 8:10 AM SHARP5K – 8:20 AM SHARPStart/Finish Line Location:PCC Cascade Campus705 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217
Course maps will be emailed to all registered participants.
 AWARDS & POST-EVENT ACTIVITIESAwards follow USATF guidelines, based on the self-identified gender selected during registration:
Youth (20 & Under) – Male/FemaleOpen (21–39) – Male/FemaleMasters (40–54) – Male/FemaleSuper Masters (55+) – Male/FemalePrizes🏆 Overall Fastest Male & Female in Each Distance→ Receive one Round-Trip Airline Ticket from Alaska Airlines
🥇 Open, Masters & Super-Masters Winners→ Win their weight in beverages courtesy of Widmer Brothers
🎒 Youth Category Winners→ Receive a special swag bag prize package
All category winners also earn:✔️ Medal✔️ Media coverage✔️ Bragging rights until next year
 Finisher PerksEvery finisher receives:
Swag bag with sponsored giftsNike race t-shirtCold beverageFresh grilled cheese sandwich courtesy of Dave’s Killer Bread & Tillamook CheeseEntry into raffle drawings from generous local businessesPost-race activities include music, raffle prizes, networking, and our Soul-Ful Vendor Village.
 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIAHelp spread the word and let the community know you’re running!
Facebook: facebook.com/MLKDreamRunInstagram: @MLKDreamRunTwitter: MLK Dream Run PDX THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATINGAnd thank you for helping us#INVESTINTHESOUL
Stay tuned for our upcoming announcements about 2026 entertainment, vendors, and Soul-Ful Market participants!