Holiday Half - Portland
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Holiday Half - Portland
The Holiday Half is a seasonal running event in Portland scheduled for December 13, 2026 at the Daimler Truck North America campus on Swan Island, a LEED Platinum certified facility. Distances offered include:
- Half Marathon
- 15K
- 10K
- 5K
- Virtual distance option
The event features on-course holiday elements such as carolers, music stations, and themed cookie aid stations. All finishers receive a commemorative medal and registrants who meet the shirt deadline receive long-sleeve tech shirts. The venue area includes tents and heaters, and organizers use multiple start waves to reduce congestion.
Course notes: the half, 15K and 10K routes include a notable hill within the first mile and offer views of downtown Portland, the University of Portland, the St. Johns Bridge and Pier Park. The 5K is described as completely flat, mostly on asphalt, with roughly two miles along the Willamette waterfront path and views of the Willamette River and Fremont Bridge. Aid and refreshment provisions include multiple water and electrolyte stations on the half course and cookie stations on all distances. A post-race area offers food trucks, a beer garden, free hot chocolate, a DJ, vendors, photo opportunities and costume contests. A virtual race option runs between December 11 and December 25 and includes race swag and a custom bib if registered before the stated deadline.
Multiple bib pick-up days are offered at Foot Traffic store locations. The event statement notes no refunds or deferrals but allows transfers to another participant or to the virtual race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
