GENERAL INFO ABOUT THE BRIDGE TO BREWS.
Please read below to find many of our frequently given answers.
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GET THE VIP EXPERIENCE!
We are offering a very special VIP deal for our 2012 Bridge to Brews!

VIP entry iludes:
Entry into the event

• Special Long Sleeve Bridge to Brews commemorative shirt
  
• Private, fenced off and covered area to hang out in before and after the event
  
• Catered breakfast after event
  
• Coffee
  
• No waiting in lines for anything
  
• Private bathrooms
  
• Private water and energy drink
  
• Private clothing check
  
• Special Terrapin Events bag for clothing check (yours to keep)
  
• Private bar with Widmer Brothers beer and mimosas
  
• Commemorative pint glass for beer (yours to keep)
  

AFTER RACE PARTY / LIVE MUSIC / FOOD / BEVERAGE:
After the race, there will be live music on the main stage. Each participant over 21 will receive two tasty Widmer Brothers brews and those under 21 will get root beer. We also have tasty food for all to enjoy. There is also fruit / bread and other treats from several of our great sponsors! The after race party is free for all to attend. However, only participants will receive the goodies FREE at the party.

CLOTHING CHECK-IN / BIKE VALET AT THE EVENT:
There is a clothing check and bike valet at this event. We use organic cotton bags for this instead of plastic bags and we re-use them so please be sure to help keep costs down and return them to us. To protect your belongings, only the person wearing the bib with the matching # will be allowed to retrieve the belongings in the bag or the bike.

DOGS / PETS IN THE EVENT:
No Dogs or Pets are allowed in this event.  However, service dogs are permitted.  If you would like to enter an event with your pup, check out the Mt. Tabor Doggie Dash.

JOGGING STROLLERS IN THE EVENT:
Jogging strollers are permitted in this event.  However, we ask that you be respectful to the other participants and please start toward the back.

IPODS / MP3 PLAYERS:
All of our events are music player friendly. However, please be aware that you still need to be conscious of your surroundings which include your fellow participants, emergency vehicles, and the random vehicle that may be on the course.

HOW TO GET THERE / CARPOOL / PARKING / PUBLIC TRANSIT:
Widmer Brothers Brewing is located at 929 N. Russell St. in Portland Oregon. Parking here is a nightmare! DO NOT PARK IN THE RAIL YARD PARKING LOT OR YOU WILL BE TOWED!!!

PLEASE CARPOOL or take Public transportation! The MAX stops half a block from the start / finish. Please go to TriMet.org to find out the best Public transportation routes. You can go to our Help Us Be Green page to find links to Portland Bike routes.

RACE TIMING / RESULTS:

This event is timed by AA sports using the "chip on the bib" method of timing. When you receive your bib, your timing chip will already be attached. You do not need to return your chip but in order to get an accurate time your race bib MUST be worn on the front, outermost layer of clothing.

We will post the results as fast as possible and we continuously post the results as they are processed.  You will not show up in the results immediately after you cross the finish. Results are typically posted near the band or the registration area.  Results will be posted online within 2-3 days after the event. Just click on the results link on any page. Any questions or changes regarding race results can be directed to jon@racecenter.com.

AWARDS / CEREMONY:
The award ceremony will take place at approximately 10:20am. The award ceremony will be for the Top 3 overall winners of each event and the overall master's winners of each event only. The prizes for the age group winners will be a available to pick up next to the stage during and after the award ceremony.

We have awards for the top 3 male and female overall finisher in each event as well as the top 3 masters male and female in each event. There are age group awards for top 3 finishers in each age category starting at 14 and under and going in groups of every five years from age 15-80. (15-19, 20-24 etc).

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