Online Training Programs

The Portland Marathon has teamed up with ActiveTrainer coaches to create Marathon, Marathon Walk, Half Marathon, 10K Non-competitive Walking and 5 Miler-competitive run training programs that are a balance of aerobic, anaerobic and cross-training workouts. These training programs are built to get people of all levels across the finish line. Whether you are brand-new to running or a veteran getting back into the sport and are thinking of signing up for the Portland Marathon or 1/2 Marathon, you are invited to join our training program!

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Portland Marathon Training Clinic

The Portland Marathon Clinic offers several programs leading to the successful completion of the Portland Marathon. Established in 1984 the Clinic has helped thousands of runners and walkers complete their first Marathon and 100's of others to achieve their personal bests. It provides proven, safe and supported programs. It is the sanctioned official training program for the Portland Marathon.

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Portland Galloway Training Program

Jeff Galloway's run-walk-run method is a great training program that can help you prepare for the Portland Marathon or 1/2 Marathon without the risk of injury. Olympian Jeff Galloway, is the author of the best-selling running book in North America and a columnist for Runner's World magazine, and has helped runners of all abilities reach their running goals. Whether you are training for the full marathon or the half marathon, Jeff's run-walk-run method will get you through to the finish line.

The Portland Galloway Training Clinic is offering a 30-week training program beginning on March 17th for the full marathon and a 17-week program beginning on June 16th for the half marathon. Whether you are brand-new to running or a veteran getting back into the sport and are thinking of signing up for the 2012 Portland Marathon or 1/2 Marathon, you are invited to join our training program!

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Partner Events

A Portland Marathon Partner Event is a running or walking event promoted by The Portland Marathon as an interesting, challenging, fun, and well administered event that can potentially be participated in as part of training for The Portland Marathon in October.

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