They need to reorganize! (Courtesy Nestled in Oregon’s Willamette Valley region along the banks of the river by the same name, Portland typically sees chilly to mild weather in October, which brings temperatures that average between the mid-40s and the mid-60s.
This out and back route sends you up and down steep paths, some with uneven steps, a fair bit of muddy slippy clifftop and a causeway that seems to stretch on forever.
On a clear day you can actually see more of the coast from here than from any other part of the entire South West Coast Path. ?Amazing marshals, brilliant but tough course.
Halfway along the causeway you will reach a mini-roundabout. This is a race with a mix of terrain ranging from pan flat road to slippery muddy grassy cliff tops to rocky boulder strewn single track trail.
Running an extra 'spur' out and back just to get the right mileage was kind of weird.
The going underfoot here for 2017 was muddy and very slippery. Oct 9th 2011, 8:45pm. Businesses, schools, non-profits, and kids get excited about it. Before you know it you are into the shelter of Portland quarry before a steep slippery decent of steps and grass back down to the edge of the island.
2012 Results - Portland Marathon.
I understand why the alternate route was required, but I feel it was unfair to the runners and walkers who had to use it. The distinctive red and white striped Portland Bill Lighthouse is at the tip of the Island where the centre is open to visitors from Sunday to Friday between 11.00 and 17.00 from April to September, and it is also possible to climb the 153 steps to the top of the tower for some exceptional views.Heading back towards the Sailing Academy you will encounter breathtaking views from the top of West Cliff back along Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon, which is the largest tidal lagoon in Britain and a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to the extraordinarily rich variety of wildlife found here.
This is a marathon of 27ish miles, 2400ish feet ascent on an out and back route.Brief review of the marathon (scored between 1 and 5 with 5 being the most awesome)Organisation: 5 (lots of marshals, good route marking) Location:5 (nice race HQ, free parking, showers, awesome views) Terrain:4 (drop a point because out and back route) Bling and stuff:5 (t-shirt, buff-thing, medal, well stocked drinks stations)This is a brilliant, well organised event.
We’ve had many runners able to manage it all in a very tight, light bundle.All competitors will receive a high quality tech tee shirt, medal and full bragging rights at future events.Getting to us – By Car From Dorchester: Take A354 to Weymouth From Poole and Bournemouth: Take A352, which then becomes A353 to Weymouth From Bridport: Take B3157 to Weymouth When you arrive at Weymouth Take the A354 to Portland. The race director doesn’t mince his words, you are told it’s hard and if you don’t get to halfway in 3 hours, that’s it – you get pulled in. notice: any unauthorized copying, posting, display, transmission, distribution, adaptation or other use of this work (or any portion of this work) is strictly prohibited, shall constitute willful copyright infringement, and will result in liability of up to $150,000, plus attorney's fees.
Past Winners )Mobile phone, waterproofed in a bag, charged, on, and with volume upSMALL First aid kit, including tape (micropore, zinc oxide, flexible, or similar) plasters blister plasters small wound dressing (absorbent pad with a gauze bandage)It sounds like a lot, but it really isn’t. all results are final. Oct 6th 2013, 10:51pm. Hopefully the race is improved next year. I'll be back.
PORTLAND, Ore. (PORTLAND TRIBUNE) — Kallin Khan and Jamie Gibbs didn’t have far to go to win 26.2-mile Portland Marathon championships on Sunday.Khan got to … But the course does continue with a few turns north along the river for a flat stretch along the Eastbank Esplanade as the course continues north toward the second (and final) bridge crossing of the course.After crossing the Burnside Bridge and returning to the west side of the river, it’s smooth sailing for the last mile all the way back to the finish line at Waterfront Park.Both the full marathon and the half marathon are USATF-certified courses, and the full marathon is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.Runners make their way across Portland’s Johns Bridge at the Portland Marathon & Half Marathon. But since this is an out and back race don’t get complacent here. For the women, it …
Trail racing is hazardous, but not as hazardous as abandoning the race without a way to stay warm until help can arrive.Random kit checks will/may happen during the race and finish.
“I was confident through the finish line.”It took Khan, a Chicago native, just over two hours, 25 minutes to finish the course, which took runners through the city’s four quadrants. “I love this route. So I have fond memories of the old loop course.
Starting in the yacht club, which is nice as you get showers and toilets for the end of the race, you head out and all is normal for half mile or so. At this stage you know what the route has in store so you can adjust your pace accordingly.This is a brilliant, well organised event. updated: feb 20, 2017 10:16 pst.