Two distances—half marathon and 5k—give everyone an opportunity to run or walk through the community they’re helping to support. The Oregon Convention Center serves as our base of operations, meaning you stay warm and dry before and after your run, no matter what the conditions. Scenic, fast and accurate courses show off the best of the city, and are stocked with aid stations to keep you from wilting before the finish. Roses and medals are given out to every finisher, while a spread of food awaits to replenish your energy. Top finisher awards for the fleet of foot add to the festivities.
Pre-Race Briefing Available Here!
Start Times
Half Marathon: 7:00 a.m., Check-in by 6:30 a.m.
5K Start: 7:30 a.m., Check-in by 7:00 a.m.
Packet Pick-up
Oregon Convention Center
(click here for map)
777 NE Martin Luther King Blvd., Portland, Oregon
Saturday, April 4: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Ginko Berry Lobby
Race Day: 5:30 a.m. in Exhibit Hall A (Please note: pick-up will be until 6:45 for the half marathon and 7:15 for the 5K).
Picking up a friend's packet? Click
here.
Timing
Both races will be timed using the ChampionChip Timing System. All participants will receive their "chip" along with their bib at packet pickup. The "chip" is designed to be worn on the participant's shoe and is disposable. Any participant who does not wear the chip on their shoe will not be timed.
Aid Stations
The half marathon course will host water and electrolyte at aid stations every two miles; 7 stations in all. The 5K aid station will be halfway through the course, at the turnaround point.
Pace Groups
Fit Right Northwest's Get Fit Live Fit Training Program will be providing this year's pace leaders. With their help you are sure to reach your goal. Visit their booth at packet pick-up to sign up. Then meet your leader at the start line race morning. Paces for this year include: 7, 8:30, 9:30, 10, 10:30, 15 for the 1/2 Marathon and 11:30 for the 5K.
Awards
Awards will be given to Overall Male & Female and Overall Masters Male & Female of both the 5K and Half Marathon. The top three males and females in each age division will also receive awards. Awards must be picked up at the event, they will not be mailed.
5K Awards: 8:30 a.m.
Half Marathon Awards: 9:15 a.m.
Dry Clothing Check
Dry clothing check is available as a free service at the desginated area inside the Exhibit Hall. Feel free to drop off your warm, dry clothing for after the race.
Divisions
Age Divisions
0-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over
Optional Divisions
Athenas (females over 150 lbs), Clydesdales (males over 198 lbs), Wheelchair and Crank. Non-competitive: Walkers.
Walkers
We welcome racers of all paces. Our course will stay open to accomodate a pace of 12-15 minutes per mile. (The city of Portland restricts ALL running/walking events to this timetable to be considerate of commuters, residents and retailers as well as event organizers.) If you are unable to keep this pace you will be asked to continue the race on the sidewalk for your safety.
Lodging
Host hotel: Double Tree Hotel Portland, just blocks away from the start/finish line and Portland's leading hotel in implementing sustainable green practices. Race for the Roses participants enjoy a room rate of $95 per night. Reservations can be made by phone at 503.281.6111 or 1.800.996.0510. Visit them on the web here, and enter group code RRI. Prices good until March 5.
Transportation & Parking
$3 parking provided by Ashforth Pacific at Liberty Centre parking lot located at NE Oregon Street between 6th and 7th. Parking also available at the Oregon Convention Center, max daily rate $8.
Save gas and carpool, visit www.CarPoolMatchNw.org, instructions available here.
Or consider taking the bus/max, visit http://trimet.org/.
Photography
2008 photos by Evan Pilchik
Spectators
We welcome family and friends to cheer on runners and walkers. Some gerat places for viewing are:
∙ 21st and Front Street
∙ Front Street near the Waterfront
∙ SW Broadway, anywhere between Harrison and Stark
Please consult the course map for questions regarding the participant's route.
Be Green!
Runners and Walkers, be on the lookout this year for the Oregon Convention Center's Sustainability Stations that will be sorting paper, plastic, cans, glass and compost. Volunteers will also be hand collecting safety pins to reuse for 2010's race. Please do your part to keep our beautiful city Green! Click here to find out more about the Oregon Convention Center's leadership in sustainability practices.
Also check out our sustainable DJ along the course, power generously provided by PDOT's Mobile Solar Generator!