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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Dec 13, 20268:00 AM | $74 | – |
| 15K | 15K | Dec 13, 20268:00 AM | $95 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Dec 13, 20268:00 AM | $98 | – |
| Kids Dash | Kids | Dec 13, 20268:10 AM | See registration | – |
| 5K | 5K | Dec 13, 20268:40 AM | $57 | – |
Fees and dates are from the race's official website on the date shown below; confirm them there before you register.
At $98, entry is about 19 percent above a typical half marathon in Oregon, which costs $82.50 right now.
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Oregon runs 2:11:36, about 10:02 a mile, based on 22 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:18:34 and men in 1:59:25.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:41 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Daimler Truck North America campus, Swan Island, Portland, OR
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Around December 13 the day usually runs from 36°F at dawn to 46°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 45% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 55°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What runners should know about Holiday Half, in brief, from the official race website.
Schedule and packet pickup
Half, 15K and 10K runners start in pace waves from 8:00 to 8:05 a.m., with an earlier 7:35 a.m. wave for half and 15K runners slower than 13 minutes per mile (lights and reflective gear required). The kids dash goes at 8:10 and the 5K waves from 8:40 to 8:44 a.m.
Schedule and packet pickup
Bibs are handed out at five Foot Traffic stores between December 5 and 12: West, Sellwood, Vancouver, NW 23rd and Northeast, on set days and hours. Picking up on race morning costs an extra $10 in cash.
Course
The half and 10K climb a hill in the first mile and return down it to finish; the half passes the University of Portland and heads out to the St. Johns Bridge and Pier Park, and the 15K turns just short of the bridge. The 5K is flat and runs mostly along the Willamette waterfront path. The course closes at 11:45 a.m.
Parking and travel
Parking is in lots around the Daimler campus, with staff directing cars; arrive at least 45 minutes early and carpool if you can. Bus 72 stops at the venue, a MAX stop is about a mile away, and there are bike racks on site.
Shirt and medal
Finishers get a medal, and runners who sign up before the shirt deadline get a long sleeve tech shirt. The finish area has food trucks, a beer garden, costume contests, age group awards and raffle prizes.
Rules and FAQ
No refunds or deferrals, though entries can move to another runner, another distance or the virtual race. In-ear headphones are not permitted, dogs are banned from the venue, and strollers are allowed in all races. Groups of 8 or more can get 10% off.
Facts on this page come from the race's official website (foottraffic.us/races/holiday-half), checked Sep 27, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.
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A December road race put on by the Foot Traffic running stores, with a half marathon, 15K, 10K and 5K that all start and finish at the Daimler Truck campus on Swan Island in Portland. Expect carolers, a cookie aid station, costumes and a finish line party with hot chocolate and beer.