Results. Race results are here.
Photos. Race photos are here. You can download images for free (included in your race fee). If you’d like higher resolutions images or prints, you can purchase them directly from the Long Run Picture Company site.
What makes these races special?
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. The race will support the Forest Park Conservancy again this year. Last year we donated $2,500 to the park.
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Registration closes Thursday May 24 at 11:59 pm.
Day of race registration is available starting at 6:30 am race morning.
3 Distances. A 50K, a half-marathon, and new for 2013, a 5-miler.
- The only 50K in the Portland area, this ultra marathon includes approximately 4,000′ of elevation gain and some beautiful trails deeper in the park.
- The half marathon course is improved for 2013, including more trails, and maybe some more hills.
- A tough out-and-back 5-miler that gets its share of hills too.
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 to give back to the park and a few group training runs.
Social. This race is sponsored by NSPiRE, 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.
Schedule:
All runners must check in the morning of the race. There is no early start for either distance.
Packet pickup is at Fit Right Northwest’s Portland store (2258 NW Raleigh St., Portland OR 97210) Friday, May 24 from 4:00-7:00 pm.
Monday, May 27
6:30 – 8:45 am – Parking, check in
and day-of-race packet pickup (Montgomery Park)
8:00 am – 50K start
8:30 am – Half Marathon start
9:00 am – 5-Miler start
10:30 am – 3:30 pm – Post race party, BBQ and awards
There is a 1:00 p.m. cutoff at the aid station at mile 19.5. 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:
Before March 1, 2013:
50K: $60
Half Marathon: $45
5-Miler: $25
March 1 and after (including day of race – technical shirts not included, but cotton shirts are available for purchase $20 each):
50K: $75
Half Marathon: $60
5-Miler: $35
Fee includes:
- Entry
- Technical shirt (50K and half marathon)
- Pint glass
- Real-time race results social reporting via NSPiRE
- Post-race barbecue and brew with fellow racers, friends and family, and the good folks from the Forest Park Conservancy
Refunds: No transfers to other runners are permitted. Registration can be cancelled for a 50% refund prior to March 1. No refunds are permitted on or after March 1.
Post Race Party & Awards:
We’ll treat all racers to a BBQ following their race. And our friends from Lucky Lab Brewpub will provide the beer! It will be a fun time to hang out with friends.
Half Marathon & 5-Miler awards ceremony: 10:30 am
50K awards ceremony: 1:00 pm
Directions & Parking:
The race start and finish is at Holman Park. Friends and family are encouraged to hang out here too.
All parking for the race is at Montgomery Park. Everyone will walk from Montgomery Park to the race start, less than 1 mile.
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
Photo: Yassine Diboun, Jacob Puzey, Nick Triolo in the 2012 TrailFactor 50k, courtesy Long Run Picture Company
