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.
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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 5: 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. Gleukos will be the beverage provided to racers.
Pace Groups
This year's Pace Groups sponsored by
Fit Right NW Running and Walking Store. Visit their table at Packet Pick-up on Saturday, April 5th to sign up for one of their pace groups: 1:50 or 2:00. If you are interested in being a pace group leader, please email Felicita at
felicitam@albertinakerr.org
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
The Red Lion Hotel located at 1021 NE Grand Avenue in Portland is the race host hotel. A block of rooms is being held under Race for the Roses for $99 per night. The block will be released after March 8. The $99 rate will only be honored on a space-available basis after March 8. Please call 1-800-343-1822 and mention Race for the Roses to make your reservation.
Transportation & Parking
The Oregon Convention Center is located at:
777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Portland, Oregon.
Buses and MAX drop racers off near the OCC.
Liberty Center Parking, $3 for racers, opens at 5:00am and is located on Oregon Street between 6th and 7th. Please bring exact fare.
Oregon Convention Center Lot, max daily rate $8.
Photography
Photos this year 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.