USRA Half Marathon Series

Forest Grove, Oregon is located just 30 minutes outside one of the Northwest’s biggest cities in Portland. Nestled in Forest Grove is Pacific University, which is the start and finish location of the First Annual Greater Portland Half Marathon in Forest Grove. A unique course that is saddled in between Forest Grove’s famous sequoia trees and unique small town scenery. The Inaugural Greater Portland Half Marathon in Forest Grove on August 4th will be the back end of the USRA’s Northwest double header which also includes the Yakima Half Marathon on July 22nd. Tighten up those laces, and join the USRA’s debut in Oregon on August 4thth, 2011.

Start and Finish at Pacific University Stadium

Event Date:

• Saturday, August 4th, 2012

Event Schedule:

•   8:00 a.m. – Half Marathon
•  8:15 a.m. – 5K Run/Walk
•  9:45 a.m. – Fun Run
•  10:00 a.m. – 5K Awards Presentation
•  11:00 a.m. – Half Marathon Awards Presentation

RACE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Half Marathon / 5K / Fun Run
• Timing
• Tech Shirts to Half-Marathon Runners
• Commemorative T-Shirts to 5K Fun Runners
• Goodie Bags
• Post Race Celebration featuring Live Music & Refreshments
• Finisher Medals to Half-Marathoners
• Hydration stations, medical support throughout the course
• Results printed online

CORPORATE TEAM COMPETITION: 
There will be a special competition for the Company with the “highest participation” across all events. “Run Portland Half Marathon Corporate Cup”Awards to top Company.

ROCK & ROLL: 
There will be music throughout the course and music at the Finish at the Finish Line Party.

FINISH LINE CELEBRATION:
Once you cross the finish line, the real fun begins. Join with friends and family to celebrate your accomplishment with refreshments and live music!

RUN FOR A CAUSE:
If interested in participating in our sanctioned charity please contact us at info@usrahm.com. Sanctioned charities are official charities that can put their donation information on the website, while running our race.

 VOLUNTEER: 
If you are not participating, we’d still love you to be a Volunteer and be part of the fun! All volunteers receive a T-Shirt, goodie bag and entry into the Finish Line Celebration!