The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series mobile application for Android and iPhone makes an encore! We’ve developed version 2.5 of our app for our runners and spectators alike to help make the most of your Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon & Half Marathon experience! Best of all, its FREE! V2.5 update includes: Real-time runner tracking (*via…
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Transamerica is a proud new sponsor and official life insurance partner of the 2013 St. Jude Country Music Marathon and ½ Marathon presented by Nissan and Rock ‘n’ Roll Portland Half Marathon. We congratulate all who are transforming their tomorrows through their dedication to ─ and joy of ─ a healthy, active lifestyle. Transformations aren’t…
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Make sure you stop by the Travelers booth at the Health and Fitness Expo and sign up for Runner Tracking, compliments of Travelers IntelliDrive®! Get real-time updates of your family and friends sent to your mobile phone via text message! You can also take your photo on the Official Cover of Competitor Magazine and win…
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If you need an extra push to get you to the finish line, think about the delicious Jamba Juice® smoothies! Jamba Juice® will be serving 8 ounce smoothies in the secure zone to each finisher! What better way to Live Fruitfully?™ Plus, you can now use PayPal at Jamba Juice! Learn more at www.paypal.com/anywhere .Visit…
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Get spotted by Maui Jim at the Expo and instantly win prizes! Here’s your chance to reflect your brilliance in the best polarized sunglasses that enhance the colors of the world along your run. Their PolarizedPlus®2 lens technology blocks 100% of UV rays and 99.9% of glare to protect your eyes. Come see the newest…
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Below is everything you need to be prepared to ROCK Portland and make it to the start line with a smile. Make sure to join us on Facebook to connect with other participants and stay up to date with the event. Competitor.com will have coverage the whole week leading up to the event. Get…
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As a leukemia survivor, Lynnette Wilcox is an inspiration to the team of athletes preparing for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Portland Half Marathon. As they gather each week in Portland’s parks to train, they hear stories like Lynnette’s and are reminded of the reason they joined the team – to raise funds to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s cancer research. But Lynnette is not there just to motivate them toward their common goal. She is now one of them.
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Live bands will mark every mile along the route, enlivening the race experience with a wide variety of Portland-borne sounds. Local acts like Geno Michael & Soulcity (soul/funk/R&B), Randy Foote & the Skankin’ Yankees (reggae) and Running with Scissors (rock) will mix with diverse styles like Portland Taiko, a group of Japanese drummers, and Portland School of Rock, fronted by local students who play like professionals.
Read Full StoryThe scenic half marathon course starts and finishes Downtown adjacent to Waterfront Park. After a short tour of Downtown, participants will enjoy the first of two bridge crossings as they head to beautiful east Portland. There they will experience an eclectic mix of Portland neighborhoods, beautiful Laurelhurst Park and a wonderful downhill finish heading back towards Downtown on Lloyd Blvd. After the final crossing on the iconic Steel Bridge, runners finish back on Naito Parkway at the corner of Salmon Street.
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North American Tour Stops |
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| TBD | Pittsburgh, PA |
| May. 19, 2013 | Portland, OR |
| Jun. 2, 2013 | San Diego, CA |
| Jun. 22, 2013 | Seattle, WA |
| Jul. 21, 2013 | Chicago, IL |
| Sep. 1, 2013 | Virginia Beach, VA |
| Sep. 15, 2013 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Sep. 22, 2013 | Montreal, Canada |
| Sep. 29, 2013 | Providence, RI |
| Oct. 6, 2013 | Cleveland, OH |
| Oct. 6, 2013 | San Jose, CA |
| Oct. 12, 2013 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Oct. 20, 2013 | Denver, CO |
| Oct. 27, 2013 | Los Angeles, CA |
| Oct. 27, 2013 | St. Louis, MO |
| Nov. 9, 2013 | Savannah, GA |
| Nov. 17, 2013 | Las Vegas, NV |
| Nov. 17, 2013 | San Antonio, TX |
| Jan. 19, 2014 | Arizona |
| Feb. 2, 2014 | New Orleans, LA |
| Feb. 9, 2014 | St. Petersburg, FL |
| Feb. 16, 2014 | Pasadena, CA |
| Mar. 15, 2014 | Washington DC |
| Mar. 23, 2014 | Dallas, TX |
| Apr. 6, 2014 | San Francisco, CA |
| Apr. 13, 2014 | Raleigh, NC |
| Apr. 26, 2014 | Nashville, TN |
European Tour Stops |
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| Apr. 14, 2013 | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Apr. 28, 2013 | Madrid, Spain |
| Aug. 5, 2013 | Dublin, Ireland |
| Oct. 6, 2013 | Lisbon, Portugal |
| Feb. 16, 2014 | Nice, France |
| Jun. 14, 2014 | Oslo, Norway |