2026 Starlight Run

Saturday 6th June 2026

Tom McCall Waterfront Park: SW Naito Parkway & SW Salmon St, Portland, United States

Running, Distance running, 5K


Activities

  • Starlight 5K - Starlight 5K
  • Starlight 5K - Student (ages 7-18)

Description

Are you ready to be part of Portland's biggest blast of fun? Dive into the thrill of the Starlight Run, where you'll sprint through 3 exhilarating miles on the same route as the iconic CareOregon Grand Floral and Starlight Parades! The Starlight Run, is the wacky warm-up act, and is starting and finishing on Naito Parkway at Portland Rose Festival CityFair. Bring the entire family! 

Event details and schedule

DATE: Saturday, June 6, 2026

TIME: 4:00pm Packet Pick Up, 5:30pm Race Start  

LOCATION: Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 

1000 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204

RACE DAY:

4:00pm-5:30pm: Packet Pick Up

5:00pm: Costume Contest 

5:30pm: Race Start

6:30pm: CareOregon Grand Floral and Starlight Parade Begins

*Free entry to Rose Festival CityFair with entry!! 

 

 

 

Packet Pick Up Options:

  • Friday, June 5, 2026, Portland Running Company, 2258 NW Raleigh Street, Portland, 10-6pm
  • Saturday, June 6, 2026, Portland Running Company, 2258 NW Raleigh Street, Portland, 10-2pm
  • AT THE RACE: Saturday, June 6, 2026, Starlight Run, 1000 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204, 4pm-5:30pm

*Entry Includes Free Entry into Rose Festival CityFair

Organised by

Runwithpaula Events, Inc.

10029 SW Nimbus Avenue #100, Beaverton

Phone: 503-524-7570
Web: http://www.runwithpaula.com

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