GENERAL INFO ABOUT THE CINCO DE MAYO:
Please read below to find many of our frequently given answers.

PLEASE SEE MAP PAGE FOR ALL COURSE DETAILS

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 $5 without a t-shirt. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to run or walk with their kids. There is no cost for parents to run with kids. The kids is an out-and-back event and starts at the finish line for all of the events.

AFTER RACE PARTY / LIVE MUSIC / FOOD / BEVERAGE:
The Cinco de Mayo after-race party really doesn’t differ much from our typical after-race party on the surface. As usual, all participants receive two tasty Lagunitas brews, great food (from Pepino's Fresh Mexican Grill for this event) and live mariachi music as well as many more treats from various sponsors. However, if you look a little closer, the air around this party is just amazing! Cloudy days turn to sunny days and frowns turn into smiles! Folks stick around longer than usual dancing, drinking, eating and having a great time with old friends or meeting new ones!

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 TRANSPORT:
The pre and post race area is at Pioneer Courthouse Square! PLEASE carpool, ride a bike or take Public transportation! The MAX stops AT Pioneer Courthouse Square! 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.

The Half Marathon begins and ends on SW Broadway between Washington and Alder, in Downtown Portland. The 5k and 10k start on SW Broadway, near SW Taylor and finish where the half marathon does, on Broadway between Washington and Alder.

RACE TIMING / RESULTS:

This event is timed using barcoded tear tags. In order to insure proper results, please make sure your name is printed clearly and correctly on your bib, or please make sure the label we place on your bib has your correct info. If not please tell us prior to the event.

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 the left of all pages.

AWARDS / CEREMONY:
The award ceremony will take place at approximately 9:45am for the half marathon and 10:30 for the 5k and 10k events.. 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.