Are you ready to be part of Portland's biggest blast of fun? Dive into the thrill of the Starlight Run, where you'll sprint through 3 exhilarating miles on the same route as the iconic CareOregon Grand Floral and Starlight Parades! The Starlight Run, is the wacky warm-up act, and is starting and finishing on Naito Parkway at Portland Rose Festival CityFair. Bring the entire family! 

Event details and schedule

DATE: Saturday, June 6, 2026

TIME: 4:00pm Packet Pick Up, 5:30pm Race Start  

LOCATION: Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 

1000 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204

RACE DAY:

4:00pm-5:30pm: Packet Pick Up

5:00pm: Costume Contest 

5:30pm: Race Start

6:30pm: CareOregon Grand Floral and Starlight Parade Begins

*Free entry to Rose Festival CityFair with entry!! 

Packet Pick Up Options:

• Friday, June 5, 2026, Portland Running Company, 2258 NW Raleigh Street, Portland, 10-6pm
• Saturday, June 6, 2026, Portland Running Company, 2258 NW Raleigh Street, Portland, 10-2pm
• AT THE RACE: Saturday, June 6, 2026, Starlight Run, 1000 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204, 4pm-5:30pm

*Entry Includes Free Entry into Rose Festival CityFair