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 • Entertainment Center Portland Community College – Cascade Campus 705 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217 Onsite Registration Tent available both days. PRE-PACKET PICKUP & ONSITE REGISTRATION Saturday, September 19, 2026 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday, September 20, 2026 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM We strongly encourage all participants to attend Saturday’s Pre-Packet Pickup to avoid long lines on Sunday. Enjoy the full Saturday experience: Live music Vendor market Food & beverages Course test-run with the Nike Shakeout
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 19.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Portland, OR.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
