Oregon · Marathon · Half · 10K

Foot Traffic Flat

Foot Traffic Flat is a marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Portland, Oregon. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, July 4, 2027. About 2,500 runners take part across all distances.

Race day
July 4, 2027
Location
Portland, OR
Field size
~2,500 runners

Race details

Date
Sunday, July 4, 2027
Location
Portland, Oregon
Distances
Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K
Field size
About 2,500 runners
Course
Flat / low
Registration
foottraffic.us
Official website
foottraffic.us

Registration, course & weather

Registration status
Open
Start time
6:10 AM PDT
Course profile — Marathon
Loop course; Road surface; 236 ft gain, 236 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
Course profile — Half Marathon
Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified

About the Foot Traffic Flat

A Fourth of July tradition run through the farmland and wilderness of Sauvie Island northwest of Portland, on one of the flattest and fastest courses on the West Coast. It is a popular PR and Boston-qualifying race.

Rankings and notes

Rankings and awards
Billed as the flattest and fastest half and full marathon on the West Coast; Boston qualifier; PR-friendly
Notes
Large Portland-area July 4 race.

More marathons in Oregon

Coming up next, by confirmed date.

  • Lithia Loop
    Ashland, OR
    MarathonHalf-Marathon10k ~300 runners
  • Bend Marathon
    Bend, OR
    MarathonHalf10K5K ~3,500 runners
  • Eugene Marathon
    Eugene, OR
    MarathonHalf5K ~8,000 runners
  • Newport Marathon
    Newport, OR
    MarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~1,200 runners
  • Pacific Crest Endurance Festival
    Sunriver, OR
    MarathonHalf Marathon10K5K +1 more ~1,500 runners
  • Crater Lake Rim Runs
    Crater Lake, OR
    6.7 mileHalf MarathonMarathon ~500 runners
  • Portland Marathon
    Portland, OR
    MarathonHalf5K ~3,000 runners
  • The Rogue Marathon
    Medford, OR
    MarathonHalf Marathon10K ~800 runners

More races in Portland

More upcoming races in Oregon

Keep exploring

Guides from the RaceRove blog

Foot Traffic Flat: common questions

When is the Foot Traffic Flat?
The next confirmed date is Sunday, July 4, 2027.
Where is the Foot Traffic Flat held?
In Portland, Oregon.
What distances does the Foot Traffic Flat offer?
Marathon, Half, 10K and 5K.
How many people run the Foot Traffic Flat?
About 2,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
How do I register for the Foot Traffic Flat?
Registration is handled by the organiser at foottraffic.us. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
Is registration open for the Foot Traffic Flat?
Yes — registration is open.
What time does the Foot Traffic Flat start?
6:10 AM PDT.