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Foot Traffic Flat Marathon

Portland, OR
Saturday, July 4, 2026


  5 Stars from 2 Reviews

Course Description
The Foot Traffic Flat Marathon is a flat, fast course in Sauvie Island (15 minutes north of Portland, OR).

If the 4th falls on a cool day, PRs and BQs will be very achievable on this fast course.

The race starts and finishes at the Pumpkin Patch and will feature our regular half marathon loop as well as an out and back along Sauvie Island Rd. The course is very flat with a few gentle rolls along Sauvie Island Rd., when you rise up onto the levy, & on the short out & back section near the school.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Saturday, July 4, 2026
2025: Friday, July 4, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Mostly Flat
Type: Mostly Loop
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 67°F (19°C)
Average High: 77°F (25°C)
Average Low: 56° F (13°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 98.17
Course Score: 99.53

Race Size

2025: 298 Finishers
2024: 282 Finishers
2023: 259 Finishers
2022: 205 Finishers
2021: 108 Finishers
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: 16.1%
2024: 12.4%
2023: 18.2%
2022: 23.4%
2021: 17.6%
2020: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

2026 Race Day Weather Forecast


Race Day Temperatures

 High: 80°F  (27°C)
Low: 47°F  (8°C)

Race Start Conditions

 52°F  (11°C)

Overcast
SW 3 mph 

PR Score
(Normal Score)

 0.00
(98.17)

Course Score

 0.00

The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are slightly above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. You may need to adjust your pace slightly.




Foot Traffic Flat Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Foot Traffic Flat Marathon was the 209th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 200th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2025, 16.1% of Foot Traffic Flat Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 12.4% of finishers qualified for Boston.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Foot Traffic Flat Marathon ranked 58th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and 124th in 2024. In Oregon, it ranked 3rd in 2025 and 6th in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.

The Foot Traffic Flat Marathon has a Course Score of 99.53, ranking it as the 102nd fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 4th fastest marathon course in Oregon.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Foot Traffic Flat Marathon a PR Score of 98.17. The PR Score ranks the Foot Traffic Flat Marathon as the 268th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 6th best marathon for a PR in Oregon.

Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Foot Traffic Flat Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Oregon for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.

Foot Traffic Flat Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed102nd fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 4th fastest marathon course in Oregon
Top 23% Nationally#4 of 10 in Oregon
PR Potential268th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 6th best marathon for a PR in Oregon
Top 59% Nationally#6 of 10 in Oregon
Boston Qualifier Rate58th highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 3rd highest BQ percentage in Oregon
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 13% Nationally#3 of 9 in Oregon
Race Size209th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 6th largest marathon in Oregon
Based on 2025 results
Top 36% Nationally#6 of 14 in Oregon

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 53 feet (16m)
Min Elevation: 18 feet (5m)

Elevation Gain: 236 feet (71m)
Elevation Loss: 236 feet (71m)


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Course updated 06/09/2026




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Race Reviews


5.0
Based on 2 reviews
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Quick and Easy Marathon

Full Review:

I ran with a hydration pack for the first time for the race and I think it helped. Great course. Flat and fast. You'll probably do a lot of running alone because it's a smaller race. Probably the flattest possible course and the flattest I've run other than Jacksonville. It is tough navigating toward the end because there are all the different distances convening, but an optimal summer race.
Reviewed by rmb About 2024

Great scenery!

Full Review:

I have ran this race since it's inaugural in 2003. All half marathons though I did do the Full in 2012 as my 10th year running the event. The 1/2 marathon is a single loop on paved roads. It is an agricultural community with farms and fields. The Full marathon runs the same loop as the 1/2 plus an additional rout that spans the Columbia channel on the west side of the island. Beautiful course and plenty of water stations.

Race Tips:

Only draw back is that the heat may get to you on the full marathon; July is a hot month for marathon running and not ideal but it is a flat and fast event.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

Shuttles are available for a small fee, parking has gotten better over the years.
Reviewed by Leo About 2017