Portland Marathon to Debut the Quantum Fiber 10K at 2024 Event

September 20, 2024

The 6.2-mile race will become a part of the annual event for the first time ever

PORTLAND, Ore. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Portland Marathon presented by OHSU Health has announced the addition of a 10K distance to its 52nd annual event, taking place this year on Oct. 6. Quantum Fiber, an internet service provider (ISP), will serve as the title sponsor of the new event. It joins the lineup alongside the Doernbecher Kids 1 Mile Run, 13.1-mile half marathon and 26.2-mile marathon taking place the same day. Registration for all race distances is currently open and is expected to sell out.

This is the first time that the Portland Marathon presented by OHSU Health will be offering a 10K distance. The new Quantum Fiber 10K will start in the Portland Waterfront Park right beside Hawthorne Bridge. The course will take participants on a 6.2-mile journey through the scenic neighborhoods of Northwest Portland, including Nob Hill and the Pearl District, before looping back to the waterfront finish line.

“The 10K is a popular distance for new and experienced runners alike, and this additional distance means there is truly something for everyone and every goal on race day. We expect this addition to bring even more participants out to enjoy the incredible experience that the Portland Marathon provides for both locals and visitors,” said Phil Dumontet, CEO of Brooksee, producer of the Portland Marathon. “In addition to having a new distance offered, we also are welcoming Quantum Fiber as a new sponsor, and their partnership will only enhance the experience of those who take on the brand new Quantum Fiber 10K.”

The full and half marathon distances will both offer a fast elevation profile with the start and finish line only 36 feet above sea level, and a maximum course elevation of just 178 feet. The marathon offers a unique race experience through Portland’s iconic landmarks and neighborhoods. Starting at Waterfront Park, runners pass through downtown, Old Town, NW 23rd Ave, the Pearl District and then cross the Broadway Bridge to explore the Rose Quarter area before crossing back over the Broadway Bridge. The route continues along the river, through Sellwood-Moreland, Eastmoreland and Reed College. The race then takes runners down the Eastbank Esplanade, through a final loop around Old Town, and on a sprint to the finish at Waterfront Park. The Doernbecher Kids 1 Mile Run is a 1-mile out-and-back course starting in Waterfront Park and runs directly along the waterfront path.

Race weekend also features the Health and Lifestyle Expo located inside the Oregon Convention Center, which will host a variety of vendors offering runner-friendly products and services. The Expo will be open the day before race day on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On that same Saturday, a shakeout run in partnership with Portland Running Company and 10 local running clubs will be taking place at 8:30 a.m. just before the Expo opens. The run will start and finish at the Portland Waterfront Park near the Salmon Street Springs Fountain. The FREE shakeout run is expected to draw hundreds of runners.

For more information about the Portland Marathon, visit www.portlandmarathon.com and follow the event on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

ABOUT THE PORTLAND MARATHON AND BROOKSEE

The Portland Marathon was established in 1972, and has since grown into one of the state’s largest marathon events hosting up to 10,000 participants. The event includes four distances, a marathon, half marathon, 10K and the Doernbecher Kids 1 Mile Run, which all offer their own scenic tours of the Portland area. The Portland Marathon is produced by Brooksee, an endurance event production and services company committed to elevating the event experience for endurance athletes. Brooksee was founded in 2012 and was created in the vision of an all-in-one event production powerhouse where technological innovation and endurance events collide. Brooksee produces a portfolio of premier road races, including the Portland Marathon, the Mesa Marathon and the REVEL Race Series. For more information, visit www.brooksee.com.

ABOUT QUANTUM FIBER

Quantum Fiber, a Lumen Technologies brand (NYSE: LUMN), is an ultra-fast internet service that offers various solutions to residential and small business customers over its fiber-optic network. Backed by a fully digital online platform with 24/7 customer support, Quantum Fiber delivers fast, reliable, subscription-based fiber internet without data caps or contracts. Focusing on a micro-targeted local presence, Quantum Fiber provides next-generation technologies and solutions to customers across 16 states. More information is available at www.Q.com.

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