Connor Ford Won the 2026 Portland Marathon
A record 15,000 runners participated in the city's marathon, half marathon, 10K, and kids run events.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Running
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Local runners and visitors gathered for the 2026 Portland Marathon as Connor Ford secured the men's title and Margaret Glad claimed the women's victory. The race saw a record registration of 15,000 participants across four different race distances.
Why it matters
The event remains a significant fixture for the city's athletic community and continues to draw record-breaking interest from runners across all distance categories. It highlights the sustained growth in regional mass-participation sporting events in Portland.
The 2026 Portland Marathon saw a record 15,000 registrants participating in events ranging from the kids run to the full marathon. Winning times included 2:27:17 for the men's marathon and 2:52:42 for the women's marathon, though total year-over-year growth remains to be analyzed.
The players
Connor Ford
The winner of the 2026 men's Portland Marathon.
Margaret Glad
The winner of the 2026 women's Portland Marathon.
JL Odom
The winner of the 2026 gender expansive marathon division.
Micah Stutzman
The winner of the 2026 men's half marathon.
Jenny Schilling
The winner of the 2026 women's half marathon.
The details
Connor Ford finished the marathon in 2:27:17, leading a field that included second-place finisher Jake Stout and third-place Zach Steele. On the women's side, Margaret Glad crossed the finish line in 2:52:42, followed by Jenna Schwartz and Maria Conti. The race also recognized JL Odom for winning the gender expansive division in 3:13:45, while Micah Stutzman, Jenny Schilling, Cameron Peshon, and Sarah Reiter secured top spots in the half marathon and 10K events.
Timeline
October 4, 2026
Beyond the Bridges
This year's marathon participant count marks a new peak in the historical registration capacity of the Portland Marathon. The record turnout follows a long-standing regional trend of growing engagement in organized distance running events within the city.
With 15,000 registrants hitting the streets on October 4, traffic impacts were felt throughout the city during the event. Residents should check official route maps to plan for potential road closures if similar participation levels are sustained for future events.
The takeaway
The 2026 marathon shows that interest in city-wide distance races is at an all-time high. Residents should keep an eye on future registration windows if they are interested in participating in upcoming long-distance events.
Further reading
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