GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE MT TABOR DOGGIE CHALLENGE:
Please read below to find many of our frequently given answers.

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 event starts where the 8k starts (near the playground) and finishes where all the other events finish (at the finish chute near the party).

AFTER RACE PARTY / LIVE MUSIC / FOOD / BEVERAGE:
This fun and relaxing party takes place in the park at picnic area A near the basketball courts (see map on our website). Come lounge on the grass and listen to some great music while sipping on a couple of Drop Top brews (over 21) or root beer (under 21) and eating some delicious post race food (all included in entry fee).

There is also fruit / bread and other tasty 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. Your bib # will match up with the numbers we have printed on the bag / bike.  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:
Bring your pups along for this dog-friendly event!

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 / CARPOOL / PARKING / TRANSPORTATION:
As always with an event like this, parking is VERY limited.  PLEASE CARPOOL or take Public transportation!!!  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.  If you would like to find someone to carpool with click here.

RACE TIMING / RESULTS:
This event is timed using conventional tear tag method of timing.  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.

As you finish and go through the finish chute, please keep moving and please stay in the order you finished (this is how we keep track of your place).  Even though the results come out a little slower this way, we are still pretty darn good and should have them posted at the event.  You can find them online within 2-3 days after the event by clicking on our results page

AWARDS / CEREMONY:
The award ceremony will take place at approximately 11:00am. The award ceremony will be for the Top 3 overall winners of each event and the overall master's winners of each event. We will also have awards for the top 3 Human / Canine teams across the finish line. 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.