2025 MLK Dream Run
- Date Sat 20th September 2025 - Sun 21st September 2025
- Time 10:30AM EST
- Location Portland, Oregon
- Price Free - $64.85
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2025 MLK Dream Run, taking place on the exciting weekend of September 20-21, 2025, at the Portland Community College Cascade Campus in Multnomah. This vibrant community event invites runners of all ages and skill levels to participate in three exhilarating race distances: a 15K, 10K, and 5K. The spirit of togetherness and support for the community shines brightly throughout the event, with pre-race festivities including live music, a vendor market, and delicious food and drinks for all participants to enjoy on Saturday.
On race day, the 15K kicks off at 8:00 AM, followed by the 10K at 8:10 AM, and the 5K at 8:20 AM. Celebrate your achievement with a fantastic post-race experience that includes a swag bag, a refreshing beverage, and a tasty grilled cheese sandwich courtesy of Dave's Killer Bread and Tillamook Cheese. Winners in various categories will receive exciting prizes, including airline tickets and unique swag bags, making this not just a race, but a memorable community celebration. Don't miss out on an opportunity to be part of this uplifting event—register before September
On race day, the 15K kicks off at 8:00 AM, followed by the 10K at 8:10 AM, and the 5K at 8:20 AM. Celebrate your achievement with a fantastic post-race experience that includes a swag bag, a refreshing beverage, and a tasty grilled cheese sandwich courtesy of Dave's Killer Bread and Tillamook Cheese. Winners in various categories will receive exciting prizes, including airline tickets and unique swag bags, making this not just a race, but a memorable community celebration. Don't miss out on an opportunity to be part of this uplifting event—register before September
Organiser's Description
2025 registration is open!
THIS RACE IS PUT ON BY COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY
TUNE INTO OUR BLACK BEAT PODCAST [https://anchor.fm/blackbeat] AND OUR PDX BLACK ROSE PODCAST [https://anchor.fm/pdxblackrose] ALL SUMMER LONG LEADING UP TO THE RACE
HEAR THE STORIES FROM OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS, SUPPORTERS & FRIENDS DOING GOOD WORK RIGHT HERE IN OUR OWN BACK YARD
ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 AT NOON
BELOW ARE THIS YEAR'S RACE DETAILS - CHECK BACK CLOSER TO THE EVENT IN-CASE ANYTHING CHANGES:
EVENT LOCATION RACE START / FINISH / SOULFUL VENDOR VILLAGE /ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
Portland Community College Cascade Campus
705 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217
GO TO THE ONSITE REGISTRATION TENT
PRE PACKET PICK UP AND ONSITE REGISTRATION TIMES
* SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20 FROM 10AM TO 5pm
*
* SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21 FROM 7AM TO 7:45AM
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THOSE WHO ARE ALREADY REGISTERED ATTEND THE PRE-PACKET PICK-UP ON SATURDAY FROM 10AM TO 5PM
TO AVOID LONG LINES ON SUNDAY MORNING.
PLUS YOU CAN TAKE LEISURELY ADVANTAGE OF THE SATURDAY PRE-PACKET PICK UP BY ENJOYING LIVE MUSIC, VENDOR MARKET, FOOD AND DRINKS FROM 10AM TO 6PM
RACE SCHEDULE ON SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21
WARM-UP 7AM-7:55 AM
15K START TIME - 8:00 AM SHARP
10K START TIME - 8:10 AM SHARP
5K START TIME - 8:20 AM SHARP
LOCATION
START/FINISH LINE
705 N Killingsworth Street PORTLAND, OREGON 97217- PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE CASCADE CAMPUS
CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR COURSE MAPS
AWARDS & POST EVENT ACTIVITIES
USATF GUIDELINES FOR WINNERS IN EACH RACE DISTANCES IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES
OF YOUR IDENTIFIED REGISTERED GENDER
MALE/FEMALE YOUTH 20 & UNDER
MALE/FEMALE OPEN 21-39
MALE/FEMALE MASTERS 40-54
MALE/FEMALE SUPER MASTERS 55 & OLDER
PRIZES
The OVERALL FASTEST times in each race (male & female) will win one Round-Trip Airline Ticket from Alaska Airlines!
Winners from the Open, Masters and Super-Masters Category will win their weight in beverages courtesy of Widmer Brothers
Winners from our Youth category will win unique swag bag prize package
All winners in these categories will also receive a medal, media coverage and bragging rights until next year!
Each finisher will receive a swag bag filled with sponsored gifts, a Nike t-shirt, a cold beverage and grilled cheese sandwich courtesy of Daves Killer Bread and Tillamook Cheese post-race. and a chance at more raffle prizes from generous businesses
Other post-race features include music, raffle prizes from local businesses, the Soul-Ful vendor village and great community networking.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND LET FOLKS KNOW YOU ARE RUNNING
Follow Us on Social Media-
o facebook.com/MLKDreamRun
o Instagram @MLKDreamRun
o Twitter MLK Dream Run PDX
THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING & THANK YOU FOR
#INVESTINTHE SOUL
STAY TUNE FOR A LIST OF THIS YEAR'S ENTERTAINMENT AND VENDORS PARTICIPATING IN THE SOUL-FUL MARKET
THIS RACE IS PUT ON BY COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY
TUNE INTO OUR BLACK BEAT PODCAST [https://anchor.fm/blackbeat] AND OUR PDX BLACK ROSE PODCAST [https://anchor.fm/pdxblackrose] ALL SUMMER LONG LEADING UP TO THE RACE
HEAR THE STORIES FROM OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS, SUPPORTERS & FRIENDS DOING GOOD WORK RIGHT HERE IN OUR OWN BACK YARD
ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 AT NOON
BELOW ARE THIS YEAR'S RACE DETAILS - CHECK BACK CLOSER TO THE EVENT IN-CASE ANYTHING CHANGES:
EVENT LOCATION RACE START / FINISH / SOULFUL VENDOR VILLAGE /ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
Portland Community College Cascade Campus
705 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217
GO TO THE ONSITE REGISTRATION TENT
PRE PACKET PICK UP AND ONSITE REGISTRATION TIMES
* SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20 FROM 10AM TO 5pm
*
* SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21 FROM 7AM TO 7:45AM
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THOSE WHO ARE ALREADY REGISTERED ATTEND THE PRE-PACKET PICK-UP ON SATURDAY FROM 10AM TO 5PM
TO AVOID LONG LINES ON SUNDAY MORNING.
PLUS YOU CAN TAKE LEISURELY ADVANTAGE OF THE SATURDAY PRE-PACKET PICK UP BY ENJOYING LIVE MUSIC, VENDOR MARKET, FOOD AND DRINKS FROM 10AM TO 6PM
RACE SCHEDULE ON SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21
WARM-UP 7AM-7:55 AM
15K START TIME - 8:00 AM SHARP
10K START TIME - 8:10 AM SHARP
5K START TIME - 8:20 AM SHARP
LOCATION
START/FINISH LINE
705 N Killingsworth Street PORTLAND, OREGON 97217- PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE CASCADE CAMPUS
CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR COURSE MAPS
AWARDS & POST EVENT ACTIVITIES
USATF GUIDELINES FOR WINNERS IN EACH RACE DISTANCES IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES
OF YOUR IDENTIFIED REGISTERED GENDER
MALE/FEMALE YOUTH 20 & UNDER
MALE/FEMALE OPEN 21-39
MALE/FEMALE MASTERS 40-54
MALE/FEMALE SUPER MASTERS 55 & OLDER
PRIZES
The OVERALL FASTEST times in each race (male & female) will win one Round-Trip Airline Ticket from Alaska Airlines!
Winners from the Open, Masters and Super-Masters Category will win their weight in beverages courtesy of Widmer Brothers
Winners from our Youth category will win unique swag bag prize package
All winners in these categories will also receive a medal, media coverage and bragging rights until next year!
Each finisher will receive a swag bag filled with sponsored gifts, a Nike t-shirt, a cold beverage and grilled cheese sandwich courtesy of Daves Killer Bread and Tillamook Cheese post-race. and a chance at more raffle prizes from generous businesses
Other post-race features include music, raffle prizes from local businesses, the Soul-Ful vendor village and great community networking.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND LET FOLKS KNOW YOU ARE RUNNING
Follow Us on Social Media-
o facebook.com/MLKDreamRun
o Instagram @MLKDreamRun
o Twitter MLK Dream Run PDX
THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING & THANK YOU FOR
#INVESTINTHE SOUL
STAY TUNE FOR A LIST OF THIS YEAR'S ENTERTAINMENT AND VENDORS PARTICIPATING IN THE SOUL-FUL MARKET
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.65 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 21st September 2025 (8:20AM EDT)
$43.65
-
10k
Incl. $4.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 21st September 2025 (8:10AM EDT)
$54.25
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15k
Incl. $4.85 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 21st September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$64.85
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Free Saturday Kids Race
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (10:30AM EDT)
Free
Event is non-timed and for children 9 and under. The approximate distance is a quarter mile.
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