The Portland Grindfest - August 14th @ 6pm at Benson High School!
- Date Fri 14th August 2026
- Time 6:00PM PDT
- Location Portland, Oregon
- Price $11.60
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Portland Grindfest on August 14, 2026, starting at 6 PM at Benson High School in Portland, Multnomah! This unique event is a thrilling progression run that has taken the world by storm since its inception in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 2013 and made its way to Portland in 2019. Participants will race in waves based on their pace—starting at either a 9-minute mile, 8-minute mile, or 7-minute pace—progressively challenging themselves by decreasing their time by 20 seconds every mile. The event takes place on Benson's newly resurfaced 4-lane 535-meter track, making it the perfect venue for this exhilarating workout.
Not only is the Grindfest a test of endurance and speed, but it also serves as a fantastic fundraiser for Benson Cross Country. Your participation and donations will help support the team’s travel costs for end-of-season meets, ensuring that all athletes can compete and create unforgettable memories regardless of their financial situation. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to challenge yourself while supporting a great cause!
Not only is the Grindfest a test of endurance and speed, but it also serves as a fantastic fundraiser for Benson Cross Country. Your participation and donations will help support the team’s travel costs for end-of-season meets, ensuring that all athletes can compete and create unforgettable memories regardless of their financial situation. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to challenge yourself while supporting a great cause!
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 14th August 2026 (6:00PM PDT)
$11.60
OPENS 05 JUNWave 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 14th August 2026 (6:00PM PDT)
$11.60
OPENS 05 JUNWave 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 (7 Min Pace)
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Fri 14th August 2026 (6:00PM PDT)
$11.60
OPENS 05 JUNThis is the last wave to jump in as the pace gets down to 2 minutes and 20 seconds / lap.
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Buckman Field, 300 NE 12th Ave, Portland, 97232, OR, United States
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