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Going The Distance
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Prerace
Email List
The Portland Marathon maintains an email list for updating entrants on event details and training opportunities. Visit the Subscription page for details.
Radio Coverage
Updated information may be available on local area radio as marathon day approaches.
Pasta Party
The Pasta Party is a Portland Marathon tradition that is open to everyone--marathoners, five-milers, walkers, volunteers, families and friends. It is held in the historic Oregon Sports Hall of Fame, located at 321 SW Salmon (between 3rd and 4th on Salmon Street), about two blocks east of the Portland Hilton Hotel.The menu will feature hearty pasta dishes, including marinara, meat, and alfredo sauces served al carte, as well as a house made caesar salad, garlic sourdough bread, beverages and for the perfect pre race treat, Mrs. Fields cookies! Dinner will be served between 4pm and 8pm, and you may sign up at thepre race Expo or at the door. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a wonderful dinner and then scope out the start/finish area across the street!
Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for children under 12, and kids under 3 are free. They can be purchased by mail through September 22, at the door, or during packet pick-up at the Hilton Hotel. Tickets will not be mailed or included in packets. Those ordering tickets by mail will be placed on a special list to be verified at the door. Sorry, no refunds on advance ticket orders.
All proceeds benefit the Oregon Sports Authority Foundation. ‘Promoting a culture of healthy Oregonians through life lessons learned from sports.’ Visit www.oregonsports.org for more information!
Parking
There is plenty of parking in downtown Portland on Sunday with a number of parking garages located within one or two blocks of the start/finish area. Some of this parking is free. Note: Please respect reserved parking for downtown churches and signed restricted areas near the start/finish. Violators are subject to towing.
Clothing Storage
Sweat clothing storage will be provided starting at 6:00 a.m. and closing at 3:00 p.m in an area near the start line. An area near the Portland Building will be utilized for Lost and Found. Sorry, we cannot be responsible for storing valuables and are not responsible for lost goods. Look for signs and the green balloons near the start line on SW Madison.
Information and Volunteer Desk
A message board, information and volunteer desk will be set up near the Portland Building on the East side of SW Main Street at 4th Avenue in the start/finish area to assist runners and walkers, their families and friends. Results will also be posted at the Portland Hilton.
Reunion Meeting Area
To meet family and friends after the event, look for the alphabetical signs on SW Main Street between 4th and 5th and SW 4th Street between SW Main and SW Salmon.
