LOCATION:
Widmer Brothers Brewery 929 N. Mississippi b/w Interstate and Russell

START TIMES:
7:30AM REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICKUP
8:25AM KID'S HALF MILER
8:35AM 10K RUN / WALK
9:00AM 8K RUN / WALK

THIS EVENT IS CAPPED AT 4500 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS IN 2010!

Make sure you read the info below before you go to the registration info.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT:
Over the last two years, The Bridge to Brews has grown to be one of our two signature events, and one of Portland's largest events. With the start and finish of the event at the newly expanded Widmer Brothers Brewery and an 8k and 10k run and walk that both take participants over the Fremont Bridge, this event offers everyone a very unique experience! The Bridge to Brews is the only event in town that you can run or walk over the Fremont Bridge and the only event that starts and finishes at the brewery.

After the race, party at the Widmer Brothers brewery with us and enjoy great food and live music! All those over 21 will enjoy complimentary beer from Widmer Brothers and those under 21 will enjoy some nice non-alcoholic beverages. There will be entertainment on the course as well as water and energy drink!

Bring everyone for this fun, family-friendly event!

ABOUT THE KIDS EVENT:
The kids’ race is a non-timed 1/2 mile event for children of all ages. The cost for this event is free without a t-shirt. There are no kid's shirts for this event. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to run or walk with their kids. There is also no cost for parents to run with kids.

ABOUT ALS ASSOCIATION:
Since 2002, The ALS Association’s Oregon & SW Washington Chapter has been a lifeline for local people with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and their families. Our chapter serves the whole State of Oregon and the 6 counties in SW Washington, with an estimated 500 families, at any given time, living with ALS. These families turn to us for information, support groups, special equipment, respite care and guidance for coping with the day to day challenges. We are a Chapter of the National Organization that is the only not-for-profit health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. Ninety to ninety-five percent of those diagnosed with ALS have no family history of the disease. A fatal disease, ALS can affect anyone.

Our Mission: To lead the fight to cure and treat ALS through global cutting-edge research, and to empower people with Lou Gehrig’s Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.

PACKET PICKUP:
IN-STORE: FOOT TRAFFIC: 4020 NE Fremont
Saturday April 17th  from 10:00am-3:00pm
DAY OF RACE:  AT THE EVENT: Starting at 7:30am
* We strongly recommend you attend the Sat. pick-up; lines on Sunday are long and slow.

LIVE MUSIC:
There will be live music at the after race party.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE:
All participants receive two, that is TWO tasty beverages as part of their registration fee.  Each participant will also receive some very yummy food (Chicken Wrap or Veggie Wrap) and other great treats as part of their registration.  And of course, since it is an athletic event above all else, water is available at the start / finish.

AFTER RACE PARTY:
The after race party is free for all to attend. However, only participants will receive the goodies FREE at the party.

CLOTHING CHECK-IN AT THE EVENT:
There is a clothing check at this event.  Your bib # will match up with the numbers we have printed on the bag.  To protect your belongings, only the person wearing the bib with the matching # will be allowed to retrieve the belongings in the bag.

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 Challenge.

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 /WALKMANS:
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 / PARKING / TRANSPORTATION:
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. You can go to the Forum page to talk with others about offering / getting a ride to the event.

RACE TIMING / RESULTS:
This event is timed by AA sports.  Results are usually produced fairly fast but sometimes there are glitches.  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 10:30am. 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).

For lodging, check out the Portland Oregon Visitor's Association website.