The results are in for our 2026 Best Marathons poll.
See the best marathons in each state, as voted by runners.
Oregon has 16 active marathons this year. Races are most common in October, April, and September. Course terrain for these courses is most often very hilly or mostly flat. Typical race day temperatures range from 46°F to 73°F.
Popular races include the Eugene Marathon, Portland Marathon, and Bend Marathon. 9 certified courses can be great Boston qualifier options. Races with the best Boston qualifying percentages include the Vernonia Marathon — 21.8% BQ and Eugene Marathon — 17.9% BQ.
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Bend MarathonBend, OR04/12/2026 |  Hilly 406 Finishers |
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Vernonia MarathonBanks, OR04/12/2026 |  Downhill165 Finishers |
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Eugene MarathonEugene, OR04/26/2026 |  Mostly Flat4,536 Finishers |
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Newport Marathon (OR)Newport, OR05/31/2026 | Mostly Flat332 Finishers |
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Timberline MarathonTimothy Lake, OR06/06/2026 | Hilly91 Finishers |
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Pacific Crest MarathonSunriver, OR06/14/2025 | Mostly Flat40 Finishers |
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Foot Traffic Flat MarathonPortland, OR07/04/2026 | Mostly Flat298 Finishers |
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Haulin Aspen Trail MarathonBend, OR08/08/2026 |  Very Hilly80 Finishers |
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Crater Lake MarathonCrater Lake, OR08/09/2025 | Very Hilly49 Finishers |
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Boring MarathonGresham, OR09/13/2026 |  Rolling Hills58 Finishers |
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Pacific Northwest MarathonHarrisburg, OR09/20/2025 |  Very Flat48 Finishers |
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Portland MarathonPortland, OR10/04/2026 | Rolling Hills3,009 Finishers |
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Rogue MarathonMedford, OR10/10/2026 | Downhill171 Finishers |
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Columbia Gorge MarathonHood River, OR10/18/2026 | Very Hilly343 Finishers |
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Silver Falls Trail MarathonSilverton, OR10/18/2026 | Very Hilly88 Finishers |
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Lithia Loop Trail MarathonAshland, OR11/04/2023 | Very Hilly39 Finishers |
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