2026 Starlight Run

About the Event

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!

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

Races Offered

Starlight 5K - Starlight 5K

Jun 07, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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00:30

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$39.00

Starlight 5K - Student (ages 7-18)

Jun 07, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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00:30

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Portland.

thermostat Temperature

11.5° / 23.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

10.0° / 21.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

12h 12m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.3 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.6)

humidity_mid Humidity

63.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:22

nightlight Sunset

20:59

About Portland

Learn more about the host city, Portland.

Few American cities can match the youthful spirit of Portland, "The City of Roses". The largest city in the state of Oregon, Portland's residents are proud of their city, which draws people for its scenic beauty, great outdoors environment, excellent microbreweries, and eco-friendly urban planning policies, as well as a reputation for colorful characters and a proudly liberal outlook with an attitude to match.