Holiday Half - Portland
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Holiday Half - Portland
The Holiday Half takes place in Portland on December 13, 2026, with in-person and virtual options. Distances offered:
- Half (13.1 miles)
- 15K
- 10K
- 5K
- Virtual option with results submitted between December 11 and December 25
All in-person races start and finish at the Daimler Trucks North America campus on Swan Island, a LEED Platinum-certified venue. Courses include on-course carolers and gingerbread cookie aid stations. The half, 15K, and 10K courses feature a hill in the first mile and include views of Downtown Portland, the University of Portland, and the St. Johns Bridge. The 5K runs largely along the Willamette waterfront, is described as completely flat, and is on pavement.
Event amenities listed for registrants include a Freddi Christmas tree costume finisher medal, long-sleeve tech shirts for those registered before the shirt deadline, race waves with tents and heaters, DJ music at the start and finish, a post-race party area with food trucks and a beer garden, free hot chocolate, awards and raffle prizes, and costume contests.
Logistics details include secured parking on Swan Island lots, nearby MAX and bus access, bike racks, multiple bib pick-up dates at Foot Traffic locations, water and electrolyte stations on course, a no in-ear headphone policy, strollers allowed, and a strict no dogs rule. The organizer states there are no refunds or deferrals; participant transfers and virtual transfers are offered instead. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
