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. Raffle prizes for the simply lucky and top finisher awards for the fleet of foot add to the festivities.

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.)

ChampionChip Timing
Both races will be timed using the ChampionChip Timing System. All participants will receive a timing chip at packet pickup. Any participant who does not wear the chip on their shoe will not be timed. Remember! The chip must be returned at the end of the race or a $30 replacement fee will be charged.

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
2009 information coming soon!

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.

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 200 lbs), Wheelchair and Crank.

Lodging
Host hotel: Double Tree Hotel Portland, just blocks away from the start/finish line and Portland's leading hotel in implementing sustinable 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
2009 information coming soon!

Photography
2008 photos by Evan Pilchik

Be Green!
Runners and Walkers, be on the lookout this year for all of the Oregon Convention Center's Recycling Receptacles in the Exhibit Hall and 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.