Thursday, October 3, 2013
24th Annual Event Director’s College: Race directors, event coordinators and committee members share ideas and experiences about what it takes to sponsor and put on a successful event. The forum is composed of workshops, panel presentations and question-and-answer sessions. The College is held for three days beginning on Thursday.
Registration includes three evening receptions and three luncheons. Participants receive a 700-page event director’s Idea Book on CD-ROM and other goodies (shirt, hat, bag, etc.) and networking with other event directors from events from all over the US, large and small. Attendees also receive access to our VIP tent at the Marathon finish on Sunday. Late registration for the last two days of the college is possible at the Multnomah Athletic Club on Friday morning at 8:00 a.m. For more information go to: click here.
Friday, October 4th, 2013
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Event Directors’ College continues at the Multnomah Athletic Club. (Late registration for the last two days of the college is available at 8:00 a.m.)
11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sports & Fitness Expo – Hilton Portland (6th & Salmon): Packet pickup
The packet includes chip, number, souvenir program and assorted promotional items. The Expo focuses on health screenings and demonstrations, sports medicine and fitness programs, innovative fitness clothing, shoes and training aids and periodic free lectures by noted sports medicine specialists. The Expo is also the place to buy your Marathon souvenirs, and the sign-up for the Clydesdale/Bonnydale or muscle/power competition ($5 registration fee).
For Expo Schedule of Speakers: click here
Saturday, October 5th, 2013:
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Event Directors’ College continues at the Multnomah Athletic Club.
9:00 a.m. – Noon
Portland Marathon Kid’s Fun Run & Sports Festival
The Portland Marathon Kid’s Fun Run & Sports Festival will take place Saturday, at the Lincoln High School Track & Field. Cost is $15 and includes tickets for snacks and drinks, a runner bib, and finisher medal. Participation is open for kids’ ages 2-12, and parents are invited to run along with!
To sign up go to: Click Here
9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sports & Fitness Expo — The Hilton Portland
Packet pickup continues
For Expo Schedule of Speakers: click here
Sunday, October 6th, 2013 Portland Marathon!
Portland Marathon!
NO DAY OF RACE PACKET PICKUP OR ENTRY FOR ALL EVENTS
6:20 a.m.
Clothing check-in begins at each corral
6:30 a.m.
Runners use the map on the back of your bib to find your starting corral.
6:30 a.m.
Shuttle buses for the 10k Family walk begin running and pick up at SW Salmon between SW Broadway and SW Park (beside the Heathman Hotel and the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall).
6:59 a.m.
Wheelchair race begins
7:00 a.m.
Marathon Run/Walk and 1/2 Marathon Run/Walk begins as a multiple wave start.
All 1/2 Marathon walkers and all full Marathon walkers each have bibs that are a different color. These bib colors are also entirely different colors from those who are registered as runners for the two events.
Post Race:
Half and Full Marathoners will pick up their long-sleeved finisher shirts as they go through the finish shoot process. Show your running number to receive your official marathon finisher’s shirt (no exchanges). In the finish area Marathon walkers and runners will be presented with a special Northwest seedling. They may also have their photo taken before exiting the enclosed finish area.
11:30 a.m.
Post-Race Party
All entrants from all events, volunteers and guests are invited. Live music and food and refreshments will be available at the Hilton
1:00 p.m.
Awards Ceremony
Awards Presentation for the Marathon Run/Walk and 1/2 Marathon Run/Walk will take place at the Hilton.
