The Portland Grindfest
- Date Fri 15th August 2025
- Time 6:00PM PDT
- Location Portland, Oregon
- Price $11.60
- Races 3 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting athletic challenge at the Portland Grindfest on Friday, August 15, 2025! Held at the stunning Benson track in Portland, Multnomah, this unique event invites runners of all levels to participate in a fun progression run that promises both competition and camaraderie. Designed to accommodate various paces, participants can choose from starting waves of 9-minute, 8-minute, or 7-minute mile paces, progressively pushing themselves to shave 20 seconds off each mile. The beautifully resurfaced 4-lane, 535-meter track makes it an ideal setting for this exhilarating workout.
Not only is the Grindfest an opportunity to test your limits, but it also serves a noble cause. This year, proceeds will support the Benson Cross Country team, helping cover essential travel costs for end-of-season meets. By joining the Grindfest, you're not just challenging yourself, but also contributing to the growth and success of young athletes. Don't miss your chance to be part of this inspiring event that combines fitness, fun, and community spirit!
Not only is the Grindfest an opportunity to test your limits, but it also serves a noble cause. This year, proceeds will support the Benson Cross Country team, helping cover essential travel costs for end-of-season meets. By joining the Grindfest, you're not just challenging yourself, but also contributing to the growth and success of young athletes. Don't miss your chance to be part of this inspiring event that combines fitness, fun, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
Grindfest is one long progression run originally developed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 2013. The race/workout has now been spread all over the world, arriving in Portland in 2019.
The rules are simple - start at either 9 minute mile pace (wave 1) or 8 minute mile pace (wave 2) or 7 minute pace (wave 3) and progress 20 seconds every mile (3 laps to a mile at Benson!). You stay in as long as you can until you can no longer grind the pace down any further and you wave the white flag.
Benson's newly resurfaced track is a one-of-a-kind 4 lane 535 meter track where 3 laps is around 1 mile. It's a beautiful facility that is perfect for grinding out a long progression run.
This year the Portland Grindfest will serve as a fundraiser for Benson Cross Country as were raising funds to help cover travel costs for end-of-season meets where runners have the chance to compete against top talent and create lasting memories. Your donation helps provide transportation, lodging, meals, and the opportunity for every athlete to finish the season strongno matter their financial situation. Thank you for supporting Benson Cross Country!
The rules are simple - start at either 9 minute mile pace (wave 1) or 8 minute mile pace (wave 2) or 7 minute pace (wave 3) and progress 20 seconds every mile (3 laps to a mile at Benson!). You stay in as long as you can until you can no longer grind the pace down any further and you wave the white flag.
Benson's newly resurfaced track is a one-of-a-kind 4 lane 535 meter track where 3 laps is around 1 mile. It's a beautiful facility that is perfect for grinding out a long progression run.
This year the Portland Grindfest will serve as a fundraiser for Benson Cross Country as were raising funds to help cover travel costs for end-of-season meets where runners have the chance to compete against top talent and create lasting memories. Your donation helps provide transportation, lodging, meals, and the opportunity for every athlete to finish the season strongno matter their financial situation. Thank you for supporting Benson Cross Country!
Races
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Grindfest Wave 1 (9 Minute Pace Start)
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Fri 15th August 2025 (6:00PM PDT)
$11.60
Wave 1 = 1600 meters (3 laps) starting at 9 minute mile pace (3 min / lap) and advancing 20 seconds / mile (every 3 laps) -
Grindfest Wave 2 (8 Minute Pace Start)
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Fri 15th August 2025 (6:00PM PDT)
$11.60
Wave 2 = Athletes will jump in when the race gets to 8 minute pace. 3 laps to a mile so this will be approximately 2 minutes and 40 seconds / lap. -
Grindfest Wave 3
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Fri 15th August 2025 (6:00PM PDT)
$11.60
This is the last wave to jump in as the pace gets down to 2 minutes and 20 seconds / lap.
The Portland Grindfest
