THANKS TO ALL 2009 PARTICIPANTS!

Thanks to all for participating! We raised well over $20,000 for the Fire Department this year. We saw some great performances, a lot of perserverance, and a lot of strawberry shortcake mastication!

(Registration page is not open yet. Opens at 8am, Feb. 1st.)

PHOTOS are at www.finishshots.com

Click below for a link to the 2009 results:

Full Marathon Results

Early Start Marathon Results

Half Marathon Results

PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP.

Friday, July 2nd at Foot Traffic Downtown from 10am-4pm and Saturday, July 3rd at the NE Foot Traffic from 10-4pm. *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.

• HUGE SALE on shoes, apparel, and accessories. And come try out our complimentary VIDEO GAIT ANALYSIS!

• ASK THE RACE DIRECTOR SEMINAR. Ask questions, get tips on the course, & find out secrets about the event! Two days to ask the race director: 
  • Friday, July 2nd at 1:30pm. Foot Traffic Downtown
  • Saturday, July 3rd at 1:30pm. Foot Traffic Northeast

2010 EVENT SCHEDULE:

• 6:30am: marathon start (it's earlier & the cutoff time has  been extended to 1pm!).
• 6:45am: runners start half marathon
• 6:47am: walkers start half marathon
• 6:55am: *NEW* Firecracker 5K!
• 9am-Noon: Awards, Music & Food!

ENTRY FEE SCHEDULE:

Online registration closes on Thursday, July 1st at 10pm.

• Half Marathon WITHOUT shirt (before June 1st): $48
• Half Marathon WITH eco-friendly tech-shirt (must order before June 1st): $60
• Half Marathon WITHOUT shirt (after June 1st): $55
• Half Marathon DAY OF RACE and packet pick up fee (*see below for shirts): $65

• FULL Marathon WITHOUT shirt (before June 1st): $75
• FULL Marathon WITH eco-friendly tech-shirt (must order before June 1st): $87
• FULL Marathon WITHOUT shirt (after June 1st): $90
  
• FULL Marathon DAY OF RACE and packet pick up fee (no shirt available): $100

• 5K WITHOUT shirt (before June 1st): $18
  
• 5K WITH eco-friendly tech-shirt (must order before June 1st): $30
• 5K WITHOUT shirt (from June 2nd to day of race): $20
  

*NOTE ON T-SHIRTS:

Shirts are only available to those who register before June 1st and choose the tshirt option. However, those who decide they want a shirt after this point will be able to order one on the DAY OF RACE ONLY. There will be a table taking extra orders for t-shirts for $22 each. These will then be available for pick up within 3 weeks of the event. If you choose to have your shirt mailed, we will gladly ship it for a small shipping fee of $5.

NO EARLY MARATHON START THIS YEAR:

There is no early marathon start this year due to major logistical and course issues. But have no fear! We moved the marathon start time up 15 minutes (that's only 15 min. different than last year's early start!) AND have extended the cutoff time in order to accomodate some slower finishers. Marathoners will now have a full 6 hours to finish! Yay!

RACE SUMMARY: 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 physical benefits, running and walking should always be complimented by a healthy share of academic and informational stimulation. www.sauvieisland.org

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.

GREAT MARATHON COURSE!

Fast Boston Qualifier! Our unique marathon course takes runners and walkers around around the same course as the half marathoners, but we've added an out and back down scenic Sauvie Island Rd. along the before rejoining original course to finish the marathon.  Click here for course map.  

5K COURSE:
Information on the 5K course coming soon. Will start and finish at the Pumpkin Patch as well. 

CERTIFICATIONS and Boston Qualifier

Both the half marathon and full marathon are chip-timed and are USATF certified courses and the marathon is a Boston Qualifier. Come run your fastest time of the season, the year, or your entire life!

Aid Stations and Supplements:

We've added more aid stations this year! There will be a total of 6 aid stations for the half marathon and a total of 12 aid stations for the marathon. Each aid station (except aid station #1) will offer Hammer Heed along with water. Hammer gels will be available at aid station 2 and 5 on the course. One mid way and the second to last aid station as well. It is recommended to bring one or two of your own carbohydrate gel just in case. Water and electrolyte will be in full supply!

Awards

Finishers medals for both half marathoners and marathoners (different medals for each). 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.


GETTING THERE, STAYING THERE, LEAVING THERE

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.

LODGING/HOTELS

Welcome Silver Cloud Inn--Northwest Portland! 

Click here for their rate sheet and more information.

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!

IT’S COOL TO CARPOOL
There is not a lot of parking on the island, so we encourage participants to carpool. Visit this spot in March for a link to a online carpool forum for the race! 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. However, please do check back in March for the online carpool forum. Post ride requests or offerings there and get to the island with a new/old friend! Plus, check out our sponsoring hotel for information on their shuttle option!

MAIL ENTRIES TO:

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

Foot Traffic

4020 NE Fremont St.

Portland, OR 97212