Course Map

The beautiful Limited Edition Portland Marathon & Half route is the best way to experience the Rose City. With three epic bridges, a waterfront start and finish, and a tour through some of the most iconic landmarks and sights in town, the Limited Edition Portland Marathon & Half offers the most unique race experience to be found.

The race begins at the east end of the Tilikum Bridge at OMSI's southern Bridge Lot. Right out of the gate the route takes a breathtaking trip over the Tilikum Bridge to connect to the west side of the Willamette River. Runners will take the newly created portion of SW Bond Ave as they head north to connect onto the Waterfront Park Trail at Poet's Beach under the Marquam Bridge.

The course continues north on the Waterfront Park Trail all the way to the Steel Bridge, where runners will cross the river to join up with the Eastbank Esplanade. Continuing to the south end of the Esplanade, the route then takes a second journey across the Tilikum Bridge to return to the west side of the river.

Upon reaching the west side, the course turns south to run through the chic South Waterfront neighborhood before connecting onto the South Waterfront Greenway. Runners will remain on the Greenway, hugging the riverbank as they continue all the way to the Sellwood Bridge. After crossing the Sellwood Bridge and doing a short jaunt through the Sellwood neighborhood, the route joins the Springwater on the Willamette Trail for a beautifully secluded three-mile stretch enshrouded by trees and river views.

Upon exiting the Springwater Trail, the course returns to the Eastbank Esplanade and runs behind OMSI as far north as SE Clay St. At SE Clay St, the route jogs east to connect onto SE Water Ave and runs back down in front of OMSI as it returns to the southern Bridge Lot where the race began.

Upon returning to the Bridge Lot, the half marathon route is complete. The full marathon will continue on to repeat the half marathon loop a second time.