Forest Park. It's a real treasure for trail runners and an opportunity to run a race on its trails shouldn't be missed. The race routes will include everyone's favorite - Wildwood Trail - but also some lesser traveled and less well-known paths. 

Community. The Portland trail running club, TrailFactor, is hosting this event so its a great chance to hang out friends, run, and volunteer together. In addition to the race, there are trail maintenance opportunities and of course we'll have a few social events too.

Social. This race is sponsored in part by nspirelive, so your results can be shared immediately as you finish. You can sign up to have text and email alerts automatically sent, and updates to your Facebook page and Twitter account.
Speaking of social, be sure to visit our Facebook page and check out this Event. There'll you'll find updates and information on the social opportunities. And you can join in the conversation on Twitter at the #TF50K and #TFHM hashtags.

The race will support the Forest Park Conservancy

Schedule:
Check-in and day of race packet pick-up will take place at the Start/Finish area at Lower Macleay Park from 6:30-7:30 a.m. on May 28.  All runners must check in the morning of the race! There is no early start for either distance.

There are a few packet pick-ups options. The first two are at Fit Right Northwest Portland store (2258 NW Raleigh St., Portland OR 97210) on May 25 from 11:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m and again from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The second is the morning of the race, at Lower Macleay Park, from 6:30-7:30 am. Even if you take advantage of the packet pick up, you must check in on the morning of the race!

Friday, May 25 - Fit Right Northwest
11:00 am - 1:00 pm - Packet pickup option #1
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Packet pickup option #2

Monday, May 28 
- Lower Macleay Park
6:30 - 7:30 am - Check in
 and packet pickup option #3
8:00 am - Half Marathon & 50K start
10:30 am - 5:30 pm - Post race party, BBQ and awards

There is a 12:30 p.m. cutoff at the aid station at mile 17.5.  If you are not able to make this cutoff, you will be asked to return to the start with aid station volunteers.

Course:
You can see the course routes, elevation profile and a sneak preview video on the Course page.

Entry Fees:
Half Marathon: $40
50K: $55

Fee includes:

• Entry
• Technical shirt
• Real-time race results social reporting via nspirelive
• Post-race barbecue with fellow racers, friends and family, and the good folks from the Forest Park Conservancy

Refunds: PLEASE NOTE: No transfers to other runners are permitted. Registration can be cancelled for a 50% refund prior to March 15.  No refunds are permitted on or after March 15.


Post Race & Awards:
We'll treat all racers to a BBQ following their race. It will be a fun time to hang out with friends.

Half Marathon awards ceremony: 10:30 am
50K awards ceremony: 2:00 pm


Directions & Parking:
The race start and finish is at Lower Macleay Park. Friends and family are encouraged to hang out here too.

All parking for the race is at Montgomery Park.

Given that the park borders private property, Aid Station parking is extremely limited. Spectators are asked to be respectful of private property and especially avoid blocking driveways.


Lodging:
There are three hotels within a mile of the start/finish:
Inn at Northrup Station
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
Silver Cloud Inn

Miscellaneous:
NO ALCOHOL is allowed in Lower Macleay Park.

Forest Park is a public municipal park in the Tualatin Mountains west of downtown Portland, Oregon, United States. Stretching for more than 8 miles (13 km) on hillsides overlooking the Willamette River, it is one of the country's largest urban forest reserves. The park, a major component of a regional system of parks and trails, covers more than 5,100 acres (2,064 ha) of mostly second-growth forest with a few patches of old growth. About 70 miles (110 km) of recreational trails, including the Wildwood Trail segment of the city's 40 Mile Loop system.