Mt. Hood Jazz Run
Frequently Asked Questions
What: Second annual Mt Hood Jazz Run featuring Kids -1K, Kids -2K, 5K run/walk and Kid's Fun Zone.
Where: Races start and end at Mt Hood Community College; 26000 SE Stark Street; Gresham, OR 97030. Go to the 257th/Kane Street entrance near flagpoles.
When: August 16, 2009.
Run/Walk Start Times:
8:00am 5K Run/Walk starts
9:00am Kids’ 1K and 2K Runs
Schedule of Events:
6:30am Registration and Packet Pick-up starts.
7:00am 2009 Mt Hood Jazz Run Expo Sponsors open
7:30am 5K Pre-race Warm-up by Physical Therapy Associates
8:00am to 1:30pm Jazz Music at the Main Stage and on courses
8:00am to 1:30 A Variety of Lunch items and Barbecue available from Chartwells – On Campus Dining Service 8:30am to 1:30pm The NEW Kid’s Fun Zone will be open 9:00am Kids' 1K and 2K Runs starts
9:30am-10:00am Awards Ceremony* - 5K Run/Walk 10:00am-1:30pm Jazz Music at the Main Stage
Who: This is a family event as well as an event for serious runners. The 1K and 2K runs are geared toward children. Championchip© timing will be used for the 5K race for the following men’s and women’s age groups: 12 years and under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 34-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 years and over.
FEATURES of the EVENT:
- Jazz Music will be playing all along the courses and at the Main Stage at the Mt Hood Jazz Festival. The Main Stage will feature Cana Son from 9am to 9:30 and 10 to 11:30. Beaumont Middle School is considering playing from 9am to 9:25am for the Kid’s Run/Walk Finish Line.
- Jazzy Bagels will have bagels and cream cheese on hand for sampling
- Thumann’s – Portland’s Deli Best will provide a variety of deli meats to sample with Jazzy Bagel’s.
- Dave’s Killer Bread will have fresh 21 Grain and Blues Bread on hand.
- Starbuck’s will be providing free hot chocolate and coffee or iced drinks depending on the weather.
- Bob’s Red Mill will have Muesli and Sunshine Dairy will provide a variety of yogurts for a excellent collaboration. Sunshine Dairy will also provide chocolate and regular milk pints for Kids
- Chartwells will provide fresh fruit for post race nourishment.
- Chartwells will also, provide lunch items for purchase for all event attendees. There will be salads, a barbeque, smoothies, pizzas, and much more! Please plan to stay for lunch and listen to some relaxing Jazz!
- Costco will be our Water Sponsor.
- Awards Ceremony sponsored by Hillcrest Sports, Olympic Gym, All Tri Sports, Foot Traffic, LA Fitness, Hair with Moxie, Cascade Athletic Club, Precision Craft, Roadrunner Sports Retail, Inc, Blooming Wellness, Persimmon Country Club, Mt Hood Athletic Club, California Pizza Kitchen, McCormick & Schmick’s, Olive Garden, Boccelli’s Ristorante, Sweet Tomatoes, Typhoon Restaurant, Multipure-Healthy Body Solutions, The Massage Clinic, Columbia Gorge Premium Outlets, World Forestry Center, the Portland Trailblazers, JaCiva’s, Heibert and Smith Dental Group, Baby Boot Camp, Racecenter Magazine, OMSI, Multnomah Falls Lodge and Bob’s Red Mill.
- Kid’s Fun Zone will be introduced in 2009. There will be bouncy houses, balloon people, facepainters, and much more!
- The Oregon Zoo will have a booth promoting their zoo animals for kids!
- OMSI and the Portland Children’s Museum will have a booth at the Kid’s Fun Zone as well.
- Pete and Brenda in the Morning; previously with 104.1 The Fish; will be announcing at the all the events including the Kid’s Run.
- This is just a sampling of the event and sponsors collaborations.
- The course provides a tour of the beautiful Mt Hood Community College Campus and will stay completely on the campus trails, tunnels, track, sidewalks and parking lots
Q: How do I register for a race?
A: You can register in a number of different ways:
1. Online at SignMeUp.com.
2. Mail In: Signed entry form/waiver with check payable to PAES to: Mt Hood Jazz Run, 4836 SW Western Ave., Beaverton, OR 97005
3. Day of the Race. Look for the Packet-Pickup and Registration Booth/Table. Booth opens at 6:30 am at Mt Hood Community College, 26000 SE Stark Street; Gresham, OR 97080, near the flag poles.
4.
In-Store* Registration Available At:
Portland Adventist Elementary School, 3990 SW 1st St., Gresham, OR 97030
Fit Right NW, 1207 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210 2.
Fit Right NW, 700 SE 160th, Suite 111, Vancouver, WA 98684
Foot Traffic NE Portland, 4020 NE Fremont, Portland, OR 97212
Foot Traffic Downtown Portland, 824 SW 2nd Ave., Portland, OR 97204
Foot Traffic Lake Oswego 333 S. State St., Lake Oswego, OR 97034
All Tri Sports East Portland 11923 NE Halsey St.,
Portland OR 97220
(In-store registration ends August 14, 2009 for above locations)
Q: How much are the registration fees?
A: 5K Run/Walk - $20 by August 9, 2009 (with Cotton T-Shirt). Late registration is $25.
5K Run/Walk - $30 by July 31, 2009 only (with Tech T-Shirt).
The 1K and 2K Kids Runs are $12 (with Cotton T-Shirt). There are no late registration fees for the 1K and 2K races.
The 1K and 2K Kids Runs are $22 by July 31, 2009 only (with Tech T-Shirt).
Q: How can I confirm my registration?
A: Confirmations will be posted online by early August, 2009 at www.racecenter.com/confirmations/
Q: What locations are available for race packet pick up?
A:
Packet Pick-up & Registration Available At:
Hillcrest Sports, 2506 SE Burnside, Gresham, OR 97080
Packet Pick-up MHJR – August 14, 2009 from 2pm-6pm. Hillcrest Sports will offer 20% to all participants who do Packet Pick-up in their store! (Please pay with checks or cash at in-store Packet Pick-up.
In-store registration ends August 14, 2009 for the MHJR for the above location)
Roadrunner Sports, Nyberg Woods, 7063 SW Nyberg Road; Tualatin, OR 97062
Packet Pick-up MHJR – August 14, 2009 from 10am-1pm. Roadrunner Sports will offer up to 25% to all participants who do Packet Pick-up in their store! (Please pay with checks or cash at in store Packet Pick-up.
In-store registration ends August 14, 2009 for the MHJR for above location)
Day of Race, packets can be picked up at the race site, Packet Pick-up/Registration table/booth at Mt Hood Community College; 26000 SE Stark Street; Gresham, OR 97080. Booth opens at 6:30 AM.
Q: What is in my packet?
A: Entrants must pick up their packet which includes their timing chip, bib, pins, T-shirt and goodie bag before the race.
Q: Are strollers allowed on the race course?
A: Yes. Strollers are allowed for the 1K & 2K Kids runs and the 5K Run/Walk only. Line-up for strollers at the race will be at the back of the line.
Q: Can I walk the various races?
A: Yes. Walkers will line up behind the runners at the race start line.
Q: Do you have Course Maps?
A: Course maps for all events will be available here soon.
Q: What will be provided along the race courses?
A: Water stations approximately every 2-3 miles will be provided. Also look forward to entertaining Jazz Music performed along the various courses. No food will be provided along the course. One First aid station will be positioned along the courses, presented by Adventist Medical Center.
Q: Will there be awards and prizes?
A: Yes. An Awards Ceremony will start 9:20 AM for the 5K.
- Each age group will be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes as well as Overall Male and Female winners and Overall Masters Male and Female.
- All children registered for the 1K and 2K runs will win a medal, T-shirt and receive a children's goodie bag.
- Many prizes will be raffled off to attending race participants.
- We will have Dr. Ski, Mt Hood Community College President, come back again this year to act as our Awards Presenter for the Mt. Hood Jazz Run.
- We will be providing some great raffle prizes such as Reflective Vests, Camel Hydration Packs, Running Shoes, T-Shirts, hats, Restaurant Gift Certificates-Typhoon, Olive Garden, California Pizza Kitchen, Sweet Tomatoes, DryFit Socks, Gym Memberships. This is only a sampling. Our Awesome Sponsors will bring much more to the event!
- Come experience the 2009 Mt. Hood Jazz Festival which will take place on August 14, 15, & 16. You will see headlining acts similar to the line-up from 2008: Benny Green, Joey DeFrancesco, the Mt. Hood Alumni Band, and Grammy winning Diane Schuur. Outdoors in the scenic MHCC Main Courtyard you will see FREE acts. Other activities include kids activities, great NW food, and much more. See our Race Day web page for more Award's Ceremony information The Mt Hood Jazz Festival website is: www.mthoodjazz.org
Q: How do I sign up to volunteer?
A: A Volunteer Signup Sheet is available here, or you can email us at
or call 503.665.4102. A Race Committee member will contact you with more information.
Q: I’d like to sponsor this year’s event. What do I need to do?
A: If you would like to sponsor this event and advertise your business to our larger community and region please contact one of the members below:
Bob McDonald
Doug McGinnis
Jon MacLachlan
503.665.4102
Q: Who are your current sponsors?:
A: We would like to thank our wonderful sponsors for helping make Mt. Hood Jazz Run possible. (click here to view the sponsor page with logos and web site links)
Q: Who do I contact to sponsor next year’s Mt. Hood Jazz Run?
A: Bob McDonald or Doug McGinnis at 503.665.4102. Various sponsorship levels are available.