Pacific Northwest Marathon 2026 - Approved Event Permit

The PNW Marathon is back! Being held on Friday, September 18, and Saturday, September 19, you can participate or cheer on people who have the right to participate in the Boston Marathon if they qualify! This event is the last qualifier of the year, in which runners prove that they can participate in one of the biggest marathons in the Nation. They can always use volunteers for this big event; please consider joining them, or at the very least, cheer on the runners/walkers! https://www.raceentry.com/pacific-northwest-marathon/race-information

Alyssa Puttkammer, set the world record for the fastest marathon run by a woman pushing a baby in a stroller, right here in Harrisburg at the 2023 PNW Marathon! This year, she will run the half marathon, and speak afterwards about her experiences that led her to accomplish her goal in 2023. She will be helping race organizers who are giving away TWO RUNNING STROLLERS to deserving parents who want to be consistent with their exercise goals. Hearing her speak is free, but if you'd like to run with her too, you'll need to register at PNW Marathon - Registration. Hurry, as the event normally sells out by the 2nd week of September!

The Event has been approved as of September 3rd, 2026. Conditions of Approval for this event are listed below, and the full event decision packet may be downloaded at the bottom of this webpage.

The following conditions of approval apply to the Pacific NW Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Public Event, being held on Fri, Sept 18 and Sat, Sept 19, Permit #2026-02.

1. Consistency with Plans - The public event shall comply with the dates, plans and narrative in the application, except as modified by this approval.
2. Non-City Property Consent - The applicant is responsible for obtaining consent to use any property not owned and controlled by the City. This shall include property belonging to the Harrisburg School District, as well as roads that are under the jurisdiction of Linn County. A Facility Use Permit from the School District has been provided, and a Road Permit is required from Linn County. The applicant will be required to supply the City a copy of the County Road permit by September 16, 2026.
3. Race Routes - Shall be well-marked. Runners should remain on pedestrian and bike right-of-way areas. Event organizers should post signs that an event is being held and for drivers to exhibit caution as they share the road with runners.
4. Street Crossings - The applicant shall provide Race Monitors at all street crossings on the race route. The purpose of the Monitors is to protect race participants; the public and vehicle traffic and prevent conflict to the greatest extent practical. Monitors shall be trained in their ability to stop traffic if needed.
5. Notifications to Participants - Runners shall be cautioned prior to each race that they are sharing the roadway with live vehicle traffic, and other pedestrians. Disabled pedestrians shall be given the right-of-way. Runners shall not run in groups that are larger than the right-of-way that is available.
6. Compliance with Other Agency Permits - The applicant shall comply with all permits, licenses, etc. and any conditions related thereto obtained for this Public Event.
7. Traffic Control Plan - A traffic control plan shall be provided to City Staff.
8. Sanitary Facilities - Sanitary facilities are required. The applicant can arrange to use the facilities at the Middle School, or may pay to have a sanitary unit brought to the race start/end point, and to other locations on the race course. Restrooms at Priceboro Park are also provided.
9. Signage - The applicant must have signage that shows the route location. Stop Signs should be available if needed at the corner of LaSalle & 6^th St., at 6^th & Priceboro, and on LaSalle & 9^th. No Parking Signs are allowed on LaSalle St., and shall be placed as shown on the Route included with the Event Application on Wednesday.
10. Trash & Debris - The applicant shall be responsible to ensure any trash and debris is removed from the streets and any publicly owned land after the event.
11. Amplified Noise - The applicant shall not allow to be played any amplified noise more than two hours ahead of the event, or two hours following.
12. Dust - The applicant shall not do any activity that causes or creates unreasonable amounts of dust to travel from the event site to neighboring properties.