LOCATION:
Salmon St. Fountain in downtown Portland (SW Front and Salmon)

START TIMES:
6:30AM REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICKUP
7:30AM HALF MARATHON * 3 1/2 hour time limit No exceptions!
7:45AM 10K RUN / WALK
8:00AM 5K RUN / WALK
9 :30AM KIDS' HALF MILER

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

ABOUT THE EVENT:
The Cinco De Mayo run and walk is one big party where folks run or walk three great distances (this year we have added a half marathon), stick around and drink some beer, eat some great food and listen to some live music while talking to old friends and meeting new ones.

It seems every year the party gets bigger and bigger and the folks stick around longer and longer after the event. That is mainly because there is great Mariachi music from Trio Latino Amor, tasty food from Azteca restaurant, and complimentary beverages from Redhook.

To amp up the party, we have added a half marathon to the already existing 5k and 10k and moved the start and finish to Pioneer Square! Come check out this fun and festive event that is fun for the entire family! There is a 3 1/2 hr time limit for the Half Marathon.

THERE ARE FINISHER MEDALS FOR EVERYONE WHO COMPLETES THE HALF MARATHON.

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.  If you would like to purchase a shirt for the kids' event it is $25.   Parents are welcomed and encouraged to run or walk with their kids.  There is also no cost for parents to run with kids.

THE FOUNDATION FOR RETINAL RESEARCH:
The Foundation for Retinal Research is committed to finding treatments and cures for Retinal Degenerative Diseases and supporting the lives of affected families.

The Foundation for Retinal Research (FRR) was founded in 1998 at a time when very little was known or published about Leber's Congenital Amaurosis (LCA). Families affected by LCA had difficult time acquiring information and making connections to help them understand the eye disorder. The FRR has bridged the gap between families and research.

PACKET PICKUP:
IN-STORE: FOOT TRAFFIC: 4020 NE Fremont
Saturday May 1st from 10:00am-3:00pm

DAY OF RACE:  AT THE EVENT: Starting at 6:30am
* We strongly recommend you attend the Sat. pick-up. Lines on Sunday are long and slow.

LIVE MUSIC:
There will be live Mariachi music by Amor Latino Musical at the after race party.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE:
All participants receive two (2) tasty beverages as part of their registration fee!  Each participant will also receive some very yummy food from Azteca Mexican Restaurants 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 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:
A ll 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:
On street parking is free on Sunday mornings.  There are also smart parks close to the start / finish.  PLEASE CARPOOL or take Public transportation! The MAX stops a few blocks from the start.  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 using this method 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 at www.terrapinevents.com.  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