GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE RUN LIKE HELL!
Please read below to find many of our frequently given answers

THERE IS A 3 1/2 HOUR TIME LIMIT FOR THE HALF MARATHON. ALL HALF MARATHON FINISHERS RECEIVE A MEDAL. REGISTER FOR THE HALF MARATHON BEFORE OCTOBER 5TH AND RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY TECH SHIRT!

ABOUT THE KIDS EVENT:
The kids' "Run Like Heck" 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 5k starts and ends where all the other events end on SW 1st and Taylor.

AFTER RACE PARTY / LIVE MUSIC / FOOD / BEVERAGE:
The after race party is free for all to attend. However, only participants will receive the goodies at the party. All participants receive two (2) tasty brews, some very yummy food provided by Madison's Grill, as well as other great treats as part of their registration. There will be live music by the Freak Mountain Ramblers at the after race party.

CLOTHING CHECK / 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:
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 /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:
The half marathon and 10k start and finish at SW 1st and Taylor near the World Trade Center. The 5k and kid's event start on Front near Salmon St. also near the World Trade Center. PLEASE CARPOOL or take Public transportation! The MAX stops one 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 find someone to carpool with by clicking here.

RACE TIMING / RESULTS:
This event is timed by AA sports.  We are using a chip that will be placed in your race bib. You do NOT have to return the chip, it is yours to keep.

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. You can find them by clicking on the results link. Any questions or changes regarding race results can be directed to jon@racecenter.com.

AWARDS / CEREMONY:
The award ceremony will take place at approximately 9:15am for the half marathon and 9:45 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 vailable 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)