PORTLAND, Ore. - s4story -- ROC Orthopedics, the Pacific Northwest's leader in orthopedic care, is proud to return as the Official Bag Drop Sponsor of the 2026 Portland Marathon, continuing its partnership with one of the Pacific Northwest's most iconic races.

With an estimated 14,000 runners expected to participate, this year's event marks the largest field in the marathon's history, bringing together athletes of all experience levels to take on a scenic course through Portland's neighborhoods, bridges, and downtown waterfront.

Building on last year's successful involvement, ROC will continue its focus on supporting runners at every stage of their journey from training through recovery, with a focus on injury prevention, non-surgical care, and physical therapy.

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"We're proud to return as a sponsor of the Portland Marathon and to support a record-breaking year," said Kate Othus, CEO of ROC. "Whether someone is training for their first race or chasing a personal best, our goal is to help them stay healthy and reach the finish line feeling strong."

ROC's team of orthopedic and sports medicine specialists works with runners to address injuries early, explore non-surgical treatment options, and coordinate care when needed so that patients can return to their training and other activities safely and efficiently.

This continued partnership reflects ROC's broader commitment to the running community and active lifestyles across the Portland metro area.

The 2026 Portland Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, October 4, 2026, with a start and finish at Waterfront Park.

To learn more about ROC and its services, please visit https://rocpdx.com/