2026 MLK Dream Run
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About the Race
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 • Entertainm...
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Common questions
How hard is the 2026 MLK Dream Run 5K?
We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.
What should I wear?
Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.
When does it sell out?
No published deadline. Most races raise the entry fee in tiers and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.
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