Grateful Dad
Grateful Dad Half Marathon offers a cheerful, pancake-fueled celebration for runners.
Race Date
Jun 20, 2026
Location
Portland, OR
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, June 20, 2026
- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K, 0.4 Miles, Grateful Dad Virtual Run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 1,315
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Grateful Dad Half Marathon in Portland, Oregon, is a unique celebration of dads and running, offering a cheerful and upbeat atmosphere. This event, first run in 2017 and now in its 8th year, has seen steady growth, with recent editions drawing around 112 finishers from approximately 11 states.
The course is a flat, paved loop, designed for a straightforward running experience. The real draw, however, is the post-race reward: a stack of fluffy pancakes awaits every finisher, making for a memorable and satisfying conclusion to the 21.1km journey. It’s a fun, community-focused event that embraces a lighthearted, dad-themed energy.
Race-provided description
Experience the celebration, where the miles are full of dad energy, the vibes are upbeat, and every finisher celebrates with a stack of fluffy pancakes at the finish line!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Start Time
9:00 AM
Giveaway
Finisher Shirt
Start Location
1221 SE Oaks Parkway, Portland, OR, 97202
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
Quality Score
Solid Pick598 years running
~92 finishers a year
growing or steady
12% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 11 states
winner 1:20:17
typical high 74°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
52°
Afternoon (High)
74°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
68%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 1,315 finishers actually crossed the line across 8 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
1,315
Median time
2:04:21
Latest turnout
112
States
36
Turnout by year
2016–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Grateful Dad?
The Grateful Dad is held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
Where does the Grateful Dad take place?
It takes place in Portland, Oregon.
What distances does the Grateful Dad offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K, 0.4 Miles, Grateful Dad Virtual Run.
Is the Grateful Dad course flat and good for a PR?
The Grateful Dad is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Grateful Dad?
HalfRuns has finish records for 1,315 runners who have completed the Grateful Dad.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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