The running event benefiting Sunshine Division is part of the inaugural free Community Party in the Park on Thursday, August 6
PORTLAND, Ore. (July 14, 2026) – Registration is now open for the Grand Prix Run Fueled by BODYARMOR, a fun run or walk event benefiting the Sunshine Division, taking place on Thursday, Aug. 6, the evening before the OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland race weekend, August 7-9, at Portland International Raceway (PIR). Sign ups are being accepted online at raceportland.com/community.
Scheduled for 6:30 p.m. PT, runners and walkers will both experience the rare thrill of traversing the 1.964-mile, 12-turn permanent road course just before the NTT INDYCAR SERIES takes on PIR for its annual stop in the Pacific Northwest for the OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland. The Grand Prix Run Fueled by BODYARMOR begins and concludes on the raceway’s renowned start/finish line.
“We are inviting the Portland community out for this fun wellness event while supporting a great cause ahead of the big INDYCAR race weekend at PIR,” said Jerry Jensen, general manager of Green Savoree Portland, LLC, which owns and operates the event at PIR. “If you’re not interested in the run-walk event, still come out for the free Community Party in the Park at Portland International Raceway - Portland’s fastest park! Thanks to BODYARMOR, Swire Coca-Cola, Jubitz and Ponderosa Lounge & Grill for helping make this first-time community event possible.”
Each registration to the Grand Prix Run Fueled by BODYARMOR costs $40 and includes two complimentary Friday General Admission tickets to the OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland, a participation t-shirt and a commemorative running bib. Proceeds benefit Sunshine Division, a local nonprofit that has provided essential food assistance to Portland area residents for over a century. Learn more at sunshinedivision.org. Through this partnership, participants will help support the organization’s ongoing mission to deliver emergency relief and combat food insecurity in the community.
The Grand Prix Run fueled by BODYARMOR is part of the inaugural, free Community Party in the Park also happening from 5:30 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6th at PIR. Additional features will include race cars on display, driver autograph session with some of the competitors who will be competing in that weekend’s OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland, live music, food trucks and more.
Both the Community Party In The Park and the Grand Prix Run Fueled by BODYARMOR are proudly sponsored by Swire Coca-Cola, BODYARMOR Sports Drink, Jubitz and Ponderosa Lounge & Grill. To secure a spot or learn more about the free Community Party in the Park and Grand Prix Run fueled by BODYARMOR, please visit the official event page at raceportland.com/community.
The OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland, August 7-9, features seven races across the three days at PIR, including the ARCA Menards Series race on Saturday and the 110-lap NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on Sunday. Children 12 and under receive free general admission and paddock access when attending with a ticketed adult. Additionally, Rookie Racers memberships are on sale offering unique, behind-the-scenes experiences for children ages 5-12.
All ticket pricing and options, including parking passes and RV Club spaces, are posted online at RacePortland.com. The OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland features no fees on order processing for online orders. Stay up to speed on this premier Portland event on social media all year long by following #PortlandGP or by signing up for the E-Club on the website.
ABOUT SUNSHINE DIVISION
Since 1923, Sunshine Division has provided immediate food assistance to individuals and families in times of crisis. The organization serves tens of thousands of households across the Portland metro area each year through its free food markets, weekly home delivery program, holiday food distribution events, and community partnerships. Sunshine Division also supports local children through Izzy’s Kids “Shop With A Cop,” providing new clothes for about 500 students every year. Sunshine Division food boxes are available 24/7 in Portland Police Bureau precincts for families in crisis.
For more information, please visit: www.sunshinedivision.org.
ABOUT ONLYBULLS GRAND PRIX OF PORTLAND
Portland International Raceway (PIR) is the home of the OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland. PIR is a 1.964-mile, 12-turn permanent road course owned by the City of Portland and operated under Portland Parks & Recreation. Opened in 1960 to host sports car and drag racing, the 268-acre property hosts over 550 events annually including automotive and motorcycle road racing, motocross, cruise-ins and other special events including the Rose Cup Races. PIR has been the site of many memorable INDYCAR races. Al Unser Jr. won the inaugural Portland race in 1984, and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES returned in 2018 after an 11-year absence with 2017 and 2020 Indianapolis 500 winner Takuma Sato taking the checkered flag. The Father’s Day race of 1986 featured Mario Andretti passing his son Michael on the last lap and winning by 0.070 of a second. The closest three-way road racing finish in INDYCAR SERIES history took place at PIR in 1997 when the top three were covered by just 0.055 of a second. In 2023 and 2025, Alex Palou clinched NTT INDYCAR SERIES championships in Portland with a win and third-place finish, respectively, in Portland. The OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland is owned and operated by Green Savoree Portland, LLC, whose affiliates own and operate three additional INDYCAR SERIES races: Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (Feb. 27-March 1, 2026), The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Presented by the 2027 CR-V Hybrid (July 3-5, 2026) and Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham (Aug. 14-16, 2026).
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