Foot Traffic Flat Marathon - Portland, Oregon - Running

The Foot Traffic Flat Marathon is a Running race in Portland, Oregon consisting of a Marathon.

The only race on beautiful Sauvie Island, the aFlata is a Fourth of July tradition around Portland. Get ready for a good ola fashioned Fourth of July celebration with you and 2,000 of your friends as you are treated to gorgeous scenery, a super flat course, and a start and finish at a picturesque working farm. Race in the morning, tour the island, and then head back with plenty of time for your Fourth of July celebrations that afternoon/evening!

The course, as the name implies, is about the flattest and fastest half and full marathon on the West Coast. But in addition to the fast times expected from completing this event, the splendor of Sauvie Island awaits all runners and walkers that visit. Thousands of songbirds, majestic bald eagles, scenic waterways, and picturesque working farmland are just a few of the sights that await you.

After you finish, all participants are treated to refreshing and scrumptious island-fresh strawberry shortcake, hot dogs, veggie dogs, and other snacks and fruit! Our gracious hosts, the Pumpkin Patch market, also have a petting zoo for the kiddos, tractor rides, espresso stand, gift shop, and an awesome farmers market so you can shop for items to take home that afternoon. For more information on Sauvie Island, check out their informative website. In addition to the many physical benefits of running & walking, we feel that one should always pursue the benefits of academic and research-based stimulation!

Want a fast time? Both the half marathon and full marathon will be chip-timed and certified courses as well as a Boston Qualifier. Come run your fastest time of the season, the year, or your entire life!