ABOUT THE EVENT:
This is the sixth year for this fun and festive event that celebrates the victory of the Mexican Army over the French at the Battle of Puebla. The Cinco De Mayo run is a fast growing and fun 5k and 10k. The race, which takes place in downtown Portland will kick your running season into high gear with two great distances on two great courses. This fantastic event provides entertainment for the whole family!

AFTER RACE PARTY:
Join us after the race for great food from Azteca Mexican restaurants, beer from Redhook and live Mariachi music!

LOCATION:
The race starts and finishes on Naito near the Salmon St. fountain in Portland

START TIMES:
5K: 9:00am
10K: 9:00am
Kids race: 8:40am

DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION: 7:30

IN STORE PACKET PICKUP:
Saturday May 3rd 10:00am until 3:00pm
Foot Traffic NE (4020 NE Fremont store)
PLEASE HELP US HELP YOUR RACE DAY GO MUCH SMOOTHER
BY ATTENDING PACKET PICKUP ON SATURDAY.

ABOUT FRR:
This years run is in honor of Clara Johansen. She is a six year old that was born with a rare degenerative retinal disease.

Because of this we will be supporting the Foundation for Retinal Research. The Foundation is a wonderful organization completely dedicated to raising funds to further understand vision impairements and search for their cures and supporting the lives of affected families . My hope is that someday this Foundation will be instrumental in helping r esearchers find a cure th rough gene therapy, pharmaceuticals, prostheics or transplants. Thank you in advance for your support. If you would like to collect additional donations for the Foundation for Retinal Research, we have some very nice incentives for you, just click here to find out more.

PRIZES:
Top 3 males in each race (The Mark Pitifer Awards).
Top 3 females in each race (Mickey Donnelly Awards).
Age Division awards: Top 3 male & female in each race for each 5 year category from 14 years & under to 75 years & over.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO REGISTRATION PAGE

For Lodging, check out the
Portland Oregon visitor's association website

We would also like to thank our sponsors...