Oregon · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Race for the Roses
Race for the Roses is a half marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Portland, Oregon. It is usually held in April; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 2,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- April
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Field size
- ~2,500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- April (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Field size
- About 2,500 runners
- Course
- Mostly flat with gentle rolls along the Willamette riverfront
- Registration
- raceentry.com
- Official website
- albertinakerr.org
About the Race for the Roses
A spring half marathon, 10K, and 5K in Portland run as a benefit for the Albertina Kerr nonprofit, which serves children and families in crisis. A few thousand runners and walkers participate each year.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Long-running charity race benefiting Albertina Kerr; among Portland's larger spring half marathons
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Race for the Roses: common questions
- When is the Race for the Roses?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in April. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Race for the Roses held?
- In Portland, Oregon.
- What distances does the Race for the Roses offer?
- Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.
- How many people run the Race for the Roses?
- About 2,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Race for the Roses?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceentry.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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