2026 MLK Dream Run

The MLK Dream Run is a September weekend race in Portland, Oregon, offering 5K, 10K, and 15K distances. The start and finish are at Portland Community College's Cascade Campus, located on North Killingsworth Street. Race morning is Sunday, with the 15K starting first, followed by the 10K and then the 5K. Saturday includes a free Kids Race, packet pickup, live music, food, a vendor market, and a community networking event. The race raises funds for the Soul District, with proceeds supporting small business growth and youth entrepreneurship. The course details are provided to registered runners. Saturday features a Nike Shakeout run for those wishing to preview the route. The event emphasizes its community role, described by organizers as put on by community to support community. The weekend activities provide local vendors, families, runners, and neighborhood supporters a reason to gather before race day. Finishers receive a swag bag, sponsored gifts, a Nike race shirt, a cold drink, raffle entry, and a grilled cheese sandwich from Dave's Killer Bread and Tillamook Cheese. Awards follow USATF guidelines and self-identified gender, with Youth, Open, Masters, and Super Masters categories. Overall winners in each distance receive an airline ticket, category winners can win their weight in beverages, and youth winners receive a swag bag prize package.