ORRC Y2K

Ready to run your first half marathon or 10K of 2017?  The 2017 Y2K event features a Half Marathon Run, a 10K Run, and a 10K Walk.  The 10K Run/Walk is part of ORRC's 2017 10K Series.  All races start and finish at Tom McCall School in Forest Grove, Oregon and the course is run on country roads in scenic wine country.  The half marathon and 10K courses are together for the first three miles, then split, and then rejoin for the last 1.5 miles.  Participants can warm up inside the school cafeteria before and after the race and are also treated to a delicious post race pancake breakfast (prepared by and benefitting the local Meals on Wheels organization).  

Awards

Plaques to the overall male and female winners and the overall male and female masters winners in the half marathon and 10K runs and walks. The top five finishers in each five year age group will earn ribbons. Awards will not be mailed. All finishers will receive a medal.

Both races start and finish at Tom McCall East/West School (1341 Pacific Ave) in Forest Grove, covering country roads in scenic wine country. Both races are together for the first 3 miles, then split, rejoining for the last 1.5 miles. For course maps go to http://orrc.net/races/y2k/Y2K-Map.gif

Take TV Highway or Highway 26 west to Forest Grove. Drive through town past Pacific University and the downtown area. Tom McCall is at the intersection of Hwy 8 and Pacific Avenue.

The use of personal music devices is strongly discouraged at this race. To enjoy all that our race has to offer and for the safety of all participants, the ORRC encourages a headphone-free environment. Strollers, baby joggers or similar devices are permitted, but should start in the back of the pack. Dogs are not permitted. We discourage anyone younger than 15 to run in the half marathon. The course is open to traffic, so please RUN AGAINST TRAFFIC (keep left) and do not cross the road.

All runners, walkers, volunteers are welcome to enjoy a pancake breakfast inside TM East, (provided by and benefiting Meals on Wheels).

Registration and packet pick-up are at Tom McCall East and the start is between TM East and TM West. There is parking at TM West, TM East and at the Assembly of God Church lot (across the street from TM East). Carpooling is encouraged.

Online registration is at www.runsignup.com and closes January 4th, 2017. Mail-in registration must be post-marked by December 26th, 2016.

Make checks payable to ORRC and send to:
ORRC Y2K Run
2800 NW 144th Ave
Beaverton OR 97006

HALF MARATHON FEE: ORRC Member $55, Non-ORRC Member $60.
HALF MARATHON FEE DAY OF RACE: $70
10K FEE: ORRC Member $30, Non-ORRC Member $35.
10K FEE DAY OF RACE: $45.

No ORRC discount day of race. Day of Race Registration starts at 7:00am. Registration is non-refundable. Register early to save money.

A custom designed Y2K stadium blanket is included in the half marathon fee. The blanket is NOT included in registration fee for the 10K and is $15 extra.

This race is chip timed. Be sure to cross the mats at the start and the finish. Results will be available online and in the Oregon Distance Runner magazine.

Water and Gatorade will be available at Miles 2, 4, 6, 7.5, 9.5 &, 11.5 for the half marathon and Miles 2 and 4.5 for the 10K. Gu and snacks will be available at later half marathon stations.

The weather for the Y2K has run the gamut from sunny and mid-40s, to rainy and mid-30s, to below freezing. Check the forecast before the race and dress accordingly.