Event Quick Links

Registration for 2013 is OPEN! It fills fast AND the cap for the half has been reduced this year! Don't miss out! 

Click here for online registration.

Printable registration at the bottom of the page.

*THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS NO EXCEPTSIONS. 

However, this is one of the few races that offers transfers. The absolute drop dead transfer deadline is JUNE 1st (no exceptions)*.

*Transfer policy: simply have the new person fill out a complete registration form and mail to 4020 NE Fremont St. Portland, OR 97212 or deliver to a Foot Traffic store with complete instructions stapled to the entry form stating that they are taking YOUR place with your complete information on the note. Please email info@foottraffic.us if you have any more questions about this. This has to be at the store BEFORE JUNE 1st!

Read a great review of the 2012 race HERE!

Want to know what a taste of the Island feels like?  Check out this video!

2013 ENTRY FEE SCHEDULE:

In-store and online registration close on June 28th at 7pm.

HALF: (capped at 2000):

• Half Marathon WITH tech-shirt & custom race bib with your name! (before Feb. 1st): $60
• Half Marathon WITH tech-shirt & custom race bib with your name (Feb. 1 to June 10th): $65
• CUSTOM RACE BIB OPTION CLOSES on June 1st!
  
• Half Marathon WITHOUT shirt (after June 10th. shirts can still be ordered but see notes below): $65
• Half Marathon Race day/Packet pick up (*see below for shirt information): $80

FULL: (capped at 600)

• FULL Marathon WITH shirt & custom race bib with your name! (before Feb. 1st): $70
• FULL Marathon WITH tech-shirt & custom race bib with your name! (Feb. 1 to June 10th): $80
• CUSTOM RACE BIB OPTION CLOSES on June 1st!
  
• FULL Marathon WITHOUT shirt (after June 10th. shirts can still be ordered but see notes below): $80
  
• FULL Marathon Race day/Packet pick up (*see below for shirt information): $95

5K: (capped at 200)

• 5K WITH tech-shirt (before Feb. 1st): $30

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• 5K WITH tech-shirt (Feb. 1st to June 10th): $35
• 5K WITHOUT tech-hirt (after June 10th. shirts can still be ordered but see notes below): $35
• 5K RACE DAY & PACKET PICK UP: $40

*NEW* The FLAT 10K!: (capped at 200)

• 10K WITH tech-shirt (before Feb. 1st): $40
• 10K WITH tech-shirt (Feb. 1st to June 10th): $45
• 10K WITHOUT shirt (after June 10th. shirts can still be ordered but see notes below): $45
• 10K RACE DAY & PACKET PICK UP: $50

*NOTE ON T-SHIRTS:

Shirts are only available to those who register before June 10th and choose the tshirt option. HOWEVER, you can still get a shirt! Those who decide they want a shirt after June 10th will be able to order one at the Packet pick ups and the day of the race for $12 each (pick up in store 3 weeks later) or shipped to you for $15 total. If you add this into your original registration, your total registration cost is $77 for the half or $92 for the Full. This is consistent with most late-registration fees for certified, professional half marathons. Again, you can still get a shirt, but in order to forecast correctly for early registrants and make sure we get you the RIGHT SIZE, the preorder for shirts has to be cut off on June 10th to order thousands of shirts and have them ready! Thanks for understanding!

SHUTTLE

Click here for a map of the shuttle start location.

Shuttle takes you from NW Portland all the way to Sauvie Island & back!

*While we have taken many steps to limit congestion at the race start (including reducing the cap & closing both lanes onto the island just for arriving race participants), we highly recommend taking shuttle from NW Portland. Last year over 900 participants high-tailed it to the start with no wait at all! It's well worth it!   Click here for the bus schedule!

Shuttle FAQs

1.) Can specators ride the shuttel? Yes, specatators can ride the shuttle if they purchase a ticket! Simply go to the main registration page and select the shuttle ticket only!

2.) I forgot to buy a ticket when I was registering, so can I buy a shuttle ticket now? Yes, you can buy a shuttle ticket by itself if you forgot to purchase one earlier. Simply go to the main registration page and select the shuttle ticket only!

3.) Do I have to tell you what shuttle departure I signed up for? You can ride either shuttle in the morning. All the buses show up at the first departure time and leave when filled. We have two times listed for departure so you know when the first one will leave and the last ones will leave!

4.) What do I show as my ticket? Your race BIB number will have a note if you purchaed the shuttle ticket. Just show your bib number. If you forget that (not a good idea if you're planning on racing!), we'll also have your name on a list.

5.) Is there a deadline for purchasing a shuttle ticket? YES, the deadline will likely be right around June 25th so we can have enough time to plan and coordinate the appropriate number of shuttles.

2013 EVENT SCHEDULE:

6:00AM: Race day packet pick up begins

6:30AM: FULL marathon starts

6:40AM: 5K/10K starts

6:50AM: HALF starts

PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP.

1. Monday, July 1st at Foot Traffic SELLWOOD from 11am-4pm 
2. Tuesday, July 2nd at Foot Traffic Downtown from 11-4pm.
3. Wednesday, July 3rd at Foot Traffic Northeast from 11-4.

*Packets will be available race morning, but you are STRONGLY encouraged to pick it up the day before. There can be long lines and it can take a bit of time parking and getting ready for the race.

BAG CHECK:

Yes! There is a free bag check. Use your bag to save on waste or use ours!

About the Event:              Fun at the FLAT!

The “Flat,” as we affectionately call it, has become a Fourth of July tradition around Portland. The course, as the name implies, is about the flattest and fastest half and full marathon on the West Coast.

But in addition to the fast times expected from completing this event, runners and walkers will be treated to the beautiful sights of Sauvie Island, including thousands of songbirds, majestic bald eagles, and picturesque farmland that most of the island residents subsist off of.

Oh yeah, don’t forget the island-fresh strawberry shortcake

! Not only is it scrumptious, but the islanders themselves serve it to you. Be sure to thank them and shake these wonderful people’s hands!

For more information on Sauvie Island, check out their informative website. In addition to the many physical benefits of running & walking, we feel that one should always pursue the benefits of academic and research-based stimulation! Click here to expand your geographical horizons! www.sauvieisland.org

FANTASTIC FUNDRAISER:

We have raised over $300,000 for both the fire department and a variety of other local charities, schools, and non-profits! Thank you for your support!

Awards

It's all about the costume

Medals to all half marathon and full marathon finishers. Awards to the overall male and female winners and LOT's of door prizes for ALL finishers after the race. Awards will be handed out throughout the morning as people finish, so listen for announcements and your bib number! There will be no official awards ceremony due to the varied finish times.

Post-event treats and festivities

Relax after the race with a cool, refreshing drink and some scrumptious island fresh strawberry shortcake. In addition, enjoy some All-American grub with some hot dogs (and veggie dogs) compliments of the Pumpkin Patch. There is also a live band performing for all finishers!

SPECTATORS:

A common question leading up to the event is whether

spectators and family can drive the course or come to the island after the race has started. Our best answers for these questions are as follows:

• Spectators are NOT allowed to drive around the island while the race is going on. The roads aren't completely closed, but traffic is only reserved for island residents.
• Spectators CAN get onto the island after the race has started, but since the one bridge onto the island is just under 2 miles from the start line, you may have to wait awhile once the race gets going. We STRONGLY ADVISE all participants and spectators to make the trip out together to save gas, save space, and ease congestion! If you absolutely cannot do this, then you should probably arrive after 8pm to assure easier access to the island.
• Spectators CAN park and ride a BIKE around the island to different spots! This is likely the BEST opportunity for spectating. There are plenty of gravel pull-outs for bikers given the country setting of the race. A good place to rent is the Fat Tire Farm in NW Portland at www.fattirefarm.com
• YES, one lane around the island is ostensibly closed by all practical means. With over 2,000 runners and walkers looping around the island on a two lane road in a clockwise fashion, traffic is limited to local access only. For emergencies, traffic is allowed to access runners. The best idea for getting to the other side and watching your family or friends is to bike! It's cleaner and safer!

COURSE MAPS

HALF MARATHON COURSE:

Flat and Fast! The race starts at the famous Pumpkin Patch on the South end of the island and heads out for one loop around the island on a two lane country road. There will be an electrolyte drink supplied on the course in addition to water and we’ve added yet another aid station to make sure participants get even more support on the course.

Click here for course map. 

MARATHON COURSE:

6 hour limit:

Course closes at 12:30pm and those still on course will have to obey all traffic laws.

Our unique, fast, and scenic marathon course takes

runners and walkers around around the same course as the half marathoners, but we've added an out-&-back down scenic Sauvie Island Rd. along the Multnomah Channel before rejoining original course to finish the marathon. The out-&-back section features a few gently rolling hills & a fantastic view of the water! There is also a short (less than a mile) out and back at approx. mile 17.5 with a very short and small hill (about 50 meters). This is your biggest hill of the course!

Click here for course map.    

5K COURSE:  

The 5K course is a simple, FLAT out and back leaving from the Pumpkin Patch and heading counterclockwise on the course before heading back to the start/finish area.

Certifications & Boston Qualifier

Want a fast time in 2013? Both the half marathon and full marathon will be chip-timed and certified courses as well as a Boston Qualifier. Come run your fastest time of the season, the year, or your entire life! The Foot Traffic Flat was ranked 12th in the nation in 2010 in percentage of Boston Qualifiers for marathon finishers! That's pretty awesome!

Aid Stations and Supplements:

The Foot Traffic Flat is proud to feature Clif as our on-course nutrition source. Gels will be available at all aid stations except number 1.

There will be a total of 7 aid stations for the half marathon and a total of 13 aid stations for the marathon. Each aid station will offer Nuun along with water. Nuun is a electrolyte-only drink without any carbs. We feel this is a good fit because it allows you to drink much more without compromising how many carbs you take in. It allows you to regulate carb consumption separately and get more of what your body really needs on these courses, ELECTROLYTES!

RESULTS

For RESULTS questions or concerns or corrections, CLICK HERE!

Directions

Driving directions from the airport

• Take I-205 South from Airport Drive.
• Take I-84 West
• Take I-5 North about 1 mile
• Take I-405 exit onto the Fremont Bridge (about one mile up on I-5)
• Take the first right off the bridge and follow signs that say HW 30/St. Helens.
• Take HW 30 about 6 miles north, cross under the beautiful St. Johns Bridge and continue for another 5 miles
• Take a right onto Sauvie IslandOnce off the bridge go left and go under the bridge.
• Go about 2 miles and you'll see the pumpkin patch on your left.
• It should be about a 25 minute drive from the airport. Minimal traffic and a lot of freeways and highways.

SPONSOR LODGING/HOTELS:

The Silver Cloud Inn--Northwest Portland!  

The Silver Cloud Inn is our official race hotel. Click here for their rate sheet and more information. The hotel books up VERY quickly, so reserve soon! Check back for more hotel CLICK HERE FOR RATE & ROOM INFO

They are one of the closest hotels to the race start and I guarantee you'll have a great night's sleep before the race in their great rooms!

Holiday Inn Express!

Our secondary hotel option is the Holiday Inn Express, just two blocks away from the Silver Cloud Inn. The Holiday Inn Express also will be offering a special Foot Traffic Flat rate. They have fantastic amenities and a buffet breakfast and are nearly as close to the shuttle location as the Silver Cloud Inn! Contact them directly to take advantage of their special Foot Traffic Flat room rates: 503-484-1100 or toll free 866-492-1100

IT’S COOL TO CARPOOL

PLEASE RIDE THE SHUTTLE (information at the top of the page)! Or at the very least, we encourage participants to carpool. Click Facebook icon on the right for Carpool info!

Public Transportation Options
Unfortunately, there are no public transportation options to the race start on July 4th. All buses run on holiday hours on the Fourth, so nothing goes out to the island that early. Check the facebook forum above to post ride requests or offerings there and get to the island with a new/old friend! Plus, check out the top of this page for information on our new shuttle option!

MAIL ENTRIES TO:

MAIL IN ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED by June 15th!!!!!

Foot Traffic

4020 NE Fremont St.

Portland, OR 97212

2013 RACE PHOTOS

VOLUNTEER

The Foot Traffic Flat needs your help (or the help of your visiting family or friends!). We have positions available at the finish line, aid stations on the course, and before the race at our packet pick ups. EMAIL HERE  to get information!

CLICK BELOW FOR THE PRINTABLE REGISTRATION!