Holiday Half - Portland
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Holiday Half - Portland, December 13, 2026
The Holiday Half is a December road race that starts and finishes at the Daimler Trucks North America campus on Swan Island in Portland. Distances offered include:
- Half Marathon
- 15K
- 10K
- 5K
- Virtual option (complete between December 11 and 25)
Courses feature seasonal on-course entertainment with carolers and holiday music stations, plus gingerbread cookie aid stations supplied by a local bakery. The half, 15K and 10K routes pass views of downtown Portland, the University of Portland campus and the St. Johns Bridge; the 5K runs mostly along the Willamette waterfront and is described as completely flat and fully on pavement. The half and 10K both include a notable hill within the first mile followed by a downhill finish.
All finishers receive a themed Freddi the Yeti medal in 2026. Registrants who meet the shirt deadline receive long sleeve tech shirts in men's and women's sizes. Onsite services and amenities at the venue include tents and heaters, a post race party with a beer garden, food trucks, free hot chocolate, a DJ, photo ops and vendor booths. There are awards, raffle and random prizes, plus individual and team costume contests.
Event policies note there are no refunds or deferrals, but transfers to another participant, a virtual entry or a different distance are available. Strollers are allowed, dogs are not permitted, and in ear headphones are banned. Multiple bib pick up dates are scheduled at Foot Traffic store locations in early to mid December. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
