TEAM UP. RACE TOGETHER. WIN AS ONE.
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REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 14TH
Welcome to our inaugural team competition in partnership with the Portland Marathon. Clubs and teams from across the country will compete in a “race within a race” during the Portland half-marathon. Cross-country style team scoring, VIP experiences, and a new way to enjoy running await!
Together, we are setting a new standard for community-driven racing.
Register
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Upgrade to MTS Registration
If you've already registered for the Portland Marathon, upgrade to participate in MTS competition and exclusive events.
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$108.98
MTS registration only. Does not include Portland Marathon registration.
Jul 14 - Sep 14
Bundled MTS & Portland Marathon Registration
Price changes in 9 days 21 hours-
Competition runners registration - includes Portland Half-Marathon registration and MTS event Fee
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$273.74
MTS + Portland Marathon Registration $254 + fees
Now registering Jul 14 – Aug 24 -
$284.44
MTS + Portland Marathon Registration $264 + fees
Aug 25 – Sep 14
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MTS Team Cheer
Spectators - MTS Team Cheer event fee
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$55.49Jul 14 - Sep 14
Team Competition Pricing
MTS offers an exceptional way to spend your racing weekend.
Please note: MTS registration includes registration for the Portland Half-Marathon at a discounted price. If you have already registered for the Portland Half-Marathon, please email us at hello@marathonteamseries.com before registering so you are not charged twice.
Our registration fee bundles our MTS event fee & discounted registration for the Portland Half-Marathon.
Discounted Portland Half-Marathon Registration Fee:
$154.00 July - August 25th
$164.00 August 25th - September 1st
Early Access MTS Event Fee:
$100.00 - includes:
- Premium MTS-branded singlet from For the Run.
- Custom Lululemon racing tee & other surprise swag.
- Saturday shake-out race in partnership with Lululemon.
- VIP priority bib & race-kit pickup- avoid the lines at the expo.
- Access to snacks and refreshments at our hospitality suite.
- Saturday welcome reception & team meet-up.
- VIP private start/finish line tent with private bathrooms, gear-check, warm-up area, snacks & refreshments.
- VIP post-race awards brunch, prize money for the top team is $5,000, with cash prizes for 2nd and 3rd place teams.
- Post-race drawing giveaways include Garmin 965 and Apple Ultra 2 watches.
- Access to discounted hotel room rates at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront, steps away from the race start.
Please note that all registrants must be age 21+ by the day of the event.
Official MTS Hotel
Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
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Team Format
- 5-7 runners per team; top 5 score.
- Scoring System: Time-based average with age & gender-based bonuses.
- Eligible Teams: Mixed-gender or single-gender; club-affiliated or independent.
- Scoring is modeled on qualifying benchmarks from the Boston Marathon and NYRR Half Marathon for fairness and consistency.
Runners - How to Join a Planned or Existing Team
- Your team-captain should create the team before you register.
- When you register, fill out personal information, then select the following at the Team Selection:
- "Team Member - Add to an existing team."
- Under team category, select: "I am a team captain or am joining an existing team."
- Select your team from the dropdown of existing teams.
- Enter team code - if you do not have a code, please ask your team captain.
- If you do not see your team in the dropdown, your team captain may not have created it yet. Please reach out to them.
- If you have further questions or issues, contact us at hello@marathonteamseries.com.
Team Captains - How to Create a Team
- You must create your team before your teammates can register.
- Teams are created when you register for the event. Fill out personal information, then select the following at the Team Selection:
- "Team Captains - Create a New Team."
- Under the team category, select: "I am a team captain or am joining an existing team."
- List a team name.
- Create a code. This is a password that your team members will need to register for your team.
- If you are a captain, you must create your team to complete the registration process.
- Once your team has been created, share the team code with your team members and ask them to register and join your team.
- If you have further questions or issues, contact us at hello@marathonteamseries.com.
We love running and runners, but we also love the spouses, friends, and family who show up to support and cheer on the competition.
Are you a supporter of someone competing in the MTS Team Competition? This experience is designed for you! Register to join MTS Team Cheer and get access to a VIP race viewing area, and join your runner at exclusive MTS events.
MTS Team Cheer Registration Price:
$50.00 - includes:
- VIP race viewing area to cheer on the runners.
- Access to snacks and refreshments at our hospitality suite.
- Access to VIP private start/finish line tent to meet up with your runner. Featuring private bathrooms, gear-check, snacks & refreshments.
- Exclusive invite to our VIP post-race awards brunch, to join your runner in celebrating their accomplishments.
- Access to discounted hotel room rates at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront, steps away from the race start.
Event schedule
- Sat, October 4, 2025 9:00 AM - Bib & Race-Kit Pickup at the Portland Marathon Expo
- Sat, October 4, 2025 10:00 AM - Shakeout Run in Partnership with Lululemon
- Sat, October 4, 2025 4:00 PM - MTS Welcome & Team Meet-Up
- Sat, October 4, 2025 4:00 PM - Hotel Check-In
- Sun, October 5, 2025 6:00 AM - Start/Finish Line Tent Open
- Sun, October 5, 2025 7:15 AM - Half-Marathon Starts
- Sun, October 5, 2025 10:00 AM - Post-Race Awards Brunch Reception
- Sun, October 5, 2025 12:00 PM - Hotel Check-Out
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