2026 MLK Dream Run

2026 MLK DREAM RUN – REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Saturday & Sunday • September 19–20, 2026 PCC Cascade Campus – Portland, Oregon Join the MLK Dream Run’s 5K, 10K, and 15K races—an annual Soul District fundraiser that fuels small business growth and uplifts youth entrepreneurship. THIS RACE IS PUT ON BY COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY. ONLINE REGISTRATION Online registration closes Friday, September 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Noon). EVENT LOCATION Race Start / Finish • Soul-Ful Vendor Village • Entertainment Center Portland Community College – Cascade Campus 705 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217 Onsite Registration Tent available both days. PRE-PACKET PICKUP & ONSITE REGISTRATION Saturday, September 19, 2026 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday, September 20, 2026 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM We strongly encourage all participants to attend Saturday’s Pre-Packet Pickup to avoid long lines on Sunday. Enjoy the full Saturday experience: Live music Vendor market Food & beverages Course test-run with the Nike Shakeout Community networking Full activation: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1639520974369?aff=oddtdtcreator RACE DAY SCHEDULE — SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026 Warm-Up: 7:00 AM – 7:55 AM Race Start Times: 15K – 8:00 AM SHARP 10K – 8:10 AM SHARP 5K – 8:20 AM SHARP Start/Finish Line Location: PCC Cascade Campus 705 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217 Course maps will be emailed to all registered participants. AWARDS & POST-EVENT ACTIVITIES Awards follow USATF guidelines, based on the self-identified gender selected during registration: Youth (20 & Under) – Male/Female Open (21–39) – Male/Female Masters (40–54) – Male/Female Super Masters (55+) – Male/Female Prizes  Overall Fastest Male & Female in Each Distance → Receive one Round-Trip Airline Ticket from Alaska Airlines 磊 Open, Masters & Super-Masters Winners → Win their weight in beverages courtesy of Widmer Brothers  Youth Category Winners → Receive a spe