Tracing a route 26.2 miles long through the streets of Portland, crossing the Willamette River and returning to Downtown Portland, the Portland Marathon attracts thousands of runners on a Sunday in early October.

Location: Portland Oregon 97201 Telephone 503-226-1111

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Oregon Events Are: First Run Eugene December 31 thru January 1 Holiday Music Festival La Grande December 5 thru December 6 South Coast Writers Conference Gold Beach February 12 thru February 13 Starlight Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Redmond November 28 Oregon Zoo Zoolights 2009 Portland November 28 thru December 27

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