LOCATION:
World Trade Center in downtown Portland

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START TIMES:
Registration and Packet Pickup 6:30am
Half Marathon Run / Walk 7:30am
Kid's Half Miler 8:00am
10k Run / Walk 8:20am
5k Run / Walk 9:00am

THE HALF MARATHON IS CAPPED AT 2500 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS!

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

ABOUT THE EVENT:
Last year, more than 4,000 runners and walkers crossed the finish line in all three races at the Fall running of Portland's Run Like Hell Half Marathon, 10K & 5K. Run Like Hell is a Halloween-themed race that sees participants dress out in full costume for a run through Portland’s urban parks and along its waterfront areas along the Willamette River. Now a running tradition in Portland, the race celebrates its 8th annual running in 2010.

This year, we decided that it would be fun to have a theme that would allow people to dress up and compete for the best dressed individual and group as that theme. We will still have the contest for all the other great costumes, we just thought this would be a fun addition to the party. Therefore the theme for 2010 is “Alice in Wonderland”.
THERE IS A 3/12 HR LIMIT ON THE 1/2 MARATHON.

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

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 free without a t-shirt. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to run or walk with their kids. There is also no cost for parents to run with kids.

ABOUT ALS ASSOCIATION:
Since 2002, The ALS Association’s Oregon & SW Washington Chapter has been a lifeline for local people with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and their families. Our chapter serves the whole State of Oregon and the 6 counties in SW Washington, with an estimated 500 families, at any given time, living with ALS. These families turn to us for information, support groups, special equipment, respite care and guidance for coping with the day to day challenges. We are a Chapter of the National Organization that is the only not-for-profit health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. Ninety to ninety-five percent of those diagnosed with ALS have no family history of the disease. A fatal disease, ALS can affect anyone.

Our Mission: To lead the fight to cure and treat ALS through global cutting-edge research, and to empower people with Lou Gehrig’s Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.

WATER STATIONS / TOILETS / ENTERTAINMENT ON THE COURSE:

THESE WATER STATION ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE SLIGHTLY.

WATER STATION ONE: Mile 2 located near the corner of NW 20th and NW Overton (this is also water station one at mile 2 of 10k): Toilets and water.

WATER STATION TWO: Mile 3 located on Naito Pkwy (this is also water station two at mile 4.5 for 10k). Just South of the Fremont building and just North of the police horse corral at 9th Ave. Toilets / water / energy drink / energy bars / live music / cheerleaders.

WATER STATION THREE: Mile 5.3 located on Naito Pkwy at ramp to Sheridan. There is a triangular shaped median at Sheridan / Naito Pkwy on the West side of Naito. Toilets / water / energy drink / energy bars / live music / cheerleaders.

WATER STATION FOUR: Mile 7.3 located on Barbur Blvd, in the Southbound lanes at the ramp to Capitol HWY. Toilets / water / energy drink / energy bars / drumline / cheerleaders.

WATER STATION FIVE: Mile 9.25 located at the Chart House on Terwilliger. Toilets / water / energy drink / DJ / cheerleaders.

WATER STATION SIX: Mile 11.1 on Terwilliger at the very last turnout before Sam Jackson Pkwy (before the light at the gas station). Toilets / water / energy drink / live music / cheerleaders.

PACKET PICKUP:
IN-STORE: FOOT TRAFFIC: DOWNTOWN 824 SW 2nd Ave.
Friday October 22nd from 11:00am-3:00pm
Saturday October 23rd  from 10:00am-3:00pm
Please no early birds!!!

DAY OF RACE:  AT THE EVENT: Starting at 6:30am
* We strongly recommend you attend the Foot Traffic packet pickup, lines on Sunday are long and slow.

LIVE MUSIC:
There will be live music by the Freak Mountain Ramblers 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 Buffalo Wild Wings and Papa Murphy's as well as 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 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 printed 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:
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 / PARKING / TRANSPORTATION:
On street parking is free on Sunday.  There are also smart parks close to the start / finish.  PLEASE CARPOOL or take Public transportation! The MAX stops a couple of blocks 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 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.  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 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)