Wild Wood Trail Trial 2009 Race Award Oregon Road Runners Club

23rd Annual Wildwood Trail Trial

Monday, September 3, 2012 (Labor Day)

10K



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This Race is part of the 10K Series

Run this ORRC 10K series event downhill on the scenic Wildwood Trail.




ORRC Wildwood Trail Trial is a unique race on trails in beautiful Forest Park, and is the last Great Summer 10K! Forest Park is the largest naturally forested urban USA park, with over 5,000 acres and 70+ miles of trails. WTT is a “cool” way to end the summer, and is a great way to help homeless or low income families through Human Solutions, Inc. and One Step Closer. Wildwood Trail was featured in the Sep 04 Runner’s World. Sponsors include Fit Right,  Canby Signs and Graphics,  Pink Stinker Defense Sprays,  Whole Foods, My Beaverton Dentist, and Mountain Hardwear. 


Human Solutions Portland




Please consider making a donation to Human Solutions today.







THE COURSE
Packed earth trail with many turns. Mostly good surface but with some rocks, roots, and occasional slugs. Registration and Start at the junction of the Wildwood Trail and Fire Lane 1, proceed south to Upper Macleay Park. A 650’ elevation loss in the first 5.7 miles and a 200’ climb in the last half mile. Note: this is not a closed course; expect to share the trail with other runners, families, walkers, and leashed dogs.

Walkers are welcome but will not have separate award categories.



REGISTRATION
2012 registration will be available at a later date.

Bring your gently used running clothing, shoes and gear on race morning and get a $1 refund (drop boxes at Start and Finish). Supplies donated to ONE STEP CLOSER, a running group for people experiencing homelessnes.

Too many running shirts?
Leave them in the drop boxes at Start and Finish for ONE STEP CLOSER .



Whole Foods Market

START IN ONE TO TWO MINUTE INTERVALS
Participants start in 1 to 2 minute intervals, from 8:30 to 11:30 am, in heats of 4 or fewer. Start times are assigned at the start line, on Fire Lane 1. 10:00 and 11:00 am starts are usually wide open. Run with your friends! Note: the course closes at 12:30 pm for everyone, so take a good guess at your start time before deciding to start with the final groups of runners!



START AND FINISH AREAS
The start is at Fire Lane 1, off NW 53rd, off NW Thompson (approx. 2900 NW 53rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97210). The finish is in Upper Macleay Park (approx. 5151 NW Cornell Rd.). While there is parking at both the start and finish, it is more ample at the finish line. The ORRC vans will shuttle you back and forth.

Bob's Red Mill natural foods

PARKING
Parking is available near the Start Area on Fire Lane 1, at the Finish Area in Upper Macleay Park, along NW Cornell, and along NW 53rd.





SHUTTLE VAN SUPPORT
Free shuttle vans will run continually between the Start Area (Fire Lane 1) and the Finish Area (Upper Macleay Park) for participants and volunteers.

Sponsored by Road ID



AID STATIONS AND SUPPORT
Restrooms are at the start and finish areas. There is water at the start, mile 2, and the finish area. Clothing will be transported by ORRC for you to the finish area.





SEVEN GREAT REASONS FOR RUNNING THIS EVENT

  • You choose your start time, so you don’t necessarily have to get up at the crack of dawn.
  • Last great ORRC run of the summer!
  • Excellent opportunity to get an intro to trail running.
  • Sports and Running Teams with 5 or more signed up pay only $15 each (and get the T-shirt!)
  • Run with your friends!
  • Your running benefits local charities.
  • You can earn ORRC 10K Series points in a local event that was highlighted in the Sept 04, Runner’s World!

Trailhead Coffee Roasters


GET THE T-SHIRT
A dri-release t-shirt with this year's Wildwood Trail logo (above) is available for $20. (Size and availability are not guaranteed if you register after Sept. 1.)






CHARITIES YOU SUPPORT BY RUNNING
A portion of your entry fee goes to Human Solutions, Inc., which (through a consortium of churches) helps homeless families gain self-sufficiency by providing temporary, safe housing and support. ONE STEP CLOSER is a running group that provides a positive, supportive and fun environment for people experiencing homelessness in the Portland area. Drop boxes wil be at the Start and Finish areas.




DIRECTIONS TO THE EVENT FROM PORTLAND AREA
From Vancouver: S. on I-5 to Broadway Bridge.
From Salem: N. on I-5 to the Broadway Bridge.
From Gresham: W. on I-84 to I-5, then N. to Broadway Bridge.
To FINISH: W. across the Broadway Bridge to Lovejoy. Lovejoy turns into NW Cornell Rd. Stay on Cornell to Upper Macleay Park.
To START: same as finish but continue on NW Cornell past Upper Macleay Park to NW Thompson Rd, turn right on Thompson and go to NW 53rd Dr., right on 53rd Dr to Fire Lane 1. For Westside directions, see below.


DIRECTIONS TO THE EVENT FROM BEAVERTON/WESTSIDE
East on NW Cornell Rd.
To FINISH area: N Cornell Rd to Upper Macleay Park (approx 5151 NW Cornell Rd).
To START: area: NW Cornell Rd to NW Thompson Rd., turn left on NW Thompson and go to NW 53rd Dr., right on NW 53rd Dr. to Fire Lane 1.




Sponsored by Fit Right VOLUNTEER/RACE OFFICIALS ALWAYS WELCOME!
Want to help? Volunteer by e-mail or visit our volunteer page.



MORE INFO?
Contact Race Director Nic Granum at wildwoodtrail@orrc.net.

 


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