GENERAL INFO ABOUT THE CINCO DE MAYO:

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 race is an out-and-back event and starts at the finish line for all of the events.

AFTER RACE PARTY / LIVE MUSIC / FOOD / BEVERAGE:
At the Cinco de Mayo after-race party , all participants receive two tasty Lagunitas brews, great food from Pepino's Fresh Mexican Grill and live mariachi music, as well as many more treats from various sponsors. At this event, folks tend to stick around longer than usual dancing, drinking, eating and having a great time with old friends or meeting new ones!

As usual there will be fruit, bread and other goodies from several of our great sponsors! The after-race party is free for all to attend. However, only registered participants will receive the goodies FREE at the party.

CLOTHING CHECK-IN:
There is a clothing check at this event. We use organic cotton bags for this instead of plastic bags and we re-use them for all of our events. 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.

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 TRANSIT:
Pioneer Square is located in the heart of downtown Portland Oregon. The MAX stops right at the square and we always encourage our participants to take public transportation, carpool, or ride a bike to our events! 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.

RACE TIMING / RESULTS:
This event is timed by AA sports using the "chip on the bib" method of timing. When you receive your bib, your timing chip will already be attached. You do not need to return your chip but in order to get an accurate time your race bib MUST be worn on the front, outermost layer of clothing.

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 24 hours after the event. Just click on the results link on any page. Any questions or changes regarding race results can be directed to [email protected].

AWARDS / CEREMONY:
The award ceremony will take place at approximately 9:45am for the half marathon and approximately 10:30am for the 10k and 5k. The award ceremony will be for the top 3 male / female overall winners of each event and the overall male / female master's winners of each event only.

Prizes will be available to pick upat the results tent after the award ceremony. 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.