Hello runners! Portland, Oregon is an official race city for the Nike+ Human Race 10K. On 8.31.2008 people from around the Northwest will gather at Nike’s World Headquarters to take part in the world’s largest running event.

The Portland race is open to the public; you’ll just need to go to packet pick-up this Friday or Saturday to register to run:

Friday, August 29
Hours: 8am-12pm
Nike World Headquarters
Tiger Woods Center
One Bowerman Drive
Beaverton, OR 97005

Saturday, August 30
Hours: 11am-5pm
Niketown Portland
930 SW Sixth Avenue
Portland, OR 97204

Join us at the starting line at 8:00 am and stay for the post-race celebration including live entertainment, food and fun. Bring your friends and family and run the day the world runs.

Nike will donate $5 of each $35 registration fee to the Nike+ Human Race fund to be distributed equally to the three Nike+ Human Race charities (Lance Armstrong Foundation, World Wildlife Fund & ninemillion.org), up to $1.5 million, after which funds will be distributed in proportion to the miles run by runners supporting each charity.
We are pleased to be able to bring the energy of the Nike+ Human Race 10K to Portland and we look forward to running with you on 8.31.2008.

COURSE MAP

Click here to view the course map.

PACKET PICK-UP

Click here for packet pick-up info.

THE POWER OF GIVING

>By participating in The Nike+ Human Race 10K, you are helping Nike support three global charities: Lance Armstrong Foundation, ninemillion.org and World Wildlife Federation.

Now you have the ability to take your charitable giving one step further with the ‘Get Pledged’ tool on the Nike+ Human Race 10K charities page. After registering for the race and creating a race profile, you can set a pledge goal and have your friends and family support your charity of choice. When you cross the finish line on 8.31.2008, your success will be shared with those in need.

MAKE YOUR MILES COUNT

Want to do more for the Nike+ Human Race charities while adding a little friendly competition to your training? Join one of the charity challenges!

Pick from three challenges—Lance Armstrong Foundation, WWF or ninemillion.org—and then start running those miles! Whichever charity accumulates the most miles through 8.31.2008 gets the biggest portion of Nike’s $1.5 million Vote With Your Feet fund.

So, what are you waiting for? Select a challenge below and make your miles count. See you at the finish line!

Click a challenge to check it out and join!

Lance Armstrong Foundation Challenge

WWF Challenge

ninemillion.org Challenge

TRAINING RUNS

Join us at the following training runs:

NIKETOWN Portland
Mondays/Wednesdays @ 5:30pm
930 SW Sixth Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97204
503.221.6453

Come into NIKETOWN Portland for our free Pre-Human Race Pasta Feed! Get ready for The Nike+ Human Race 10k by coming to our Run Club Wednesday, August 27th, at 5:30 PM. Run or walk 3, 5, or 7 miles. Eat, Drink and Party with NIKETOWN Portland! Special prizes and “Running Man” Dance Contest!

Starbucks/Fit Right Northwest
Saturdays @ 8am
1207 NW 23rd Avenue
Portland, Oregon

Dicks Sporting Goods
Tuesdays @ 6:30pm
Washington Square Mall
Portland, Oregon

Fit Right Northwest
Thursdays @ 6pm
1207 NW 23rd Avenue
Portland, Oregon

MY FIRST 10K WORKOUT

Inspiration is what the Nike+ Human Race is all about. Not just inspiring the world as a whole, but also inspiring you, as you train and give your all for great causes. As you get into the day-to-day training routine, a key factor in staying motivated is keeping yourself entertained. To help you get in the groove, World-class Coach Jay Blahnik’s got what you need, the My First 10K Workout. This hard hitting mix, hosted by Coach Jay, features some of the best energizing Latin-Alternative music in the world. And, it’s specifically engineered music for 10K training! The mix includes awesome tracks from The Pinker Tones, Ceu, Nortec Collective, and several other incredibly talented artists.

Want My First 10K Workout? Just go to nikeplus.com/humanrace, register for the Nike+ Human Race and then click on the link in your registration confirmation email to download your free mix!

TRAIN WITH YOUR OWN NIKE+ COACH

Racing a 10K takes a fair amount of training. Why do it alone when you can have a coach guiding you every step of the way! With the Nike+ Human Race Coach tool, you have a number of training options to prepare you for the biggest 10K event ever on 08.31.2008. You can train individually or as part of a team, with existing training programs designed by the Nike+ Coach, or with programs you create on your own. Developed by professional coaches, the Nike+ Human Race Coach training programs cater to a wide variety of runners, with different goals and experience levels.

Find the training program that suits you best, and get ready to rock the Nike+ Human Race!

Check out the Nike+ Human Race Coaching Programs.

USING NIKE+ TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RACE

The Nike+ Human Race 10K on 08.31.08 plans to be the largest worldwide event in the history of running. Not only will 25 cities be hosting races all over the world, including four in the U.S., but with Nike+, you can run wherever you are.

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: You’ll need a Nike+ SportBand or Nike+ iPod and Sport Kit. This will allow you to sync your Nike+ Human Race 10K as well as track your training runs leading up to the big event.

Step 2: Sign up for the Nike+ Human Race. Visit nikeplus.com to register to be a part of history.

Step 3: Train for race day with Nike+ by keeping track of your runs with training programs created specifically for the Nike+ Human Race. Check out the Training Programs.

Step 4: The best step of all. Race and sync your 10K on 08.31.2008 to be part of the Nike+ Human Race.

This 10K promises to be one for the ages! It also happens to benefit three great causes: The Lance Armstrong Foundation, The UN Refugee Agency, and the World Wildlife Fund.

Learn more about these causes.

Train hard. Race harder. And have a blast on 08.31.08!

POST-RACE CONCERT

The Nike+ Human Race in Portland is excited to announce our post-race entertainment: Nada Surf.

Consider yourself lucky to see this band live - they’re stopping at Nike World Headquarters in between performances at Seattle’s Bumbershoot and the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco to promote their fifth album “Lucky”.

The three members of Brooklyn, NY-based Nada Surf have played together now for over a dozen years: singer-guitarist Matthew Caws, bassist Daniel Lorca and drummer Ira Elliot. They’ve survived overnight major-label success and the inevitable morning-after bleariness, persevering past obstacles that would have sunk a less resilient combo to become one of America’s most truly independent bands. Experience has only made their work richer, bringing gravity to the subject matter and lightness to its presentation. Keeping things honest - and often rapturous - has become a modus operandi.

Lorca, who first met Caws at their mutual grammar school, explains, “When Matthew and I decided we were going to start our own band and that we were going to sing, we set a couple of rules. One of them was that we would not sing in any affected sort of way, that we would sing the way we talked. Another is that we would write about things that were close to us and about our lives.”

If you like indie bands such as Death Cab for Cutie or Calexico, you’re going to love Nada Surf!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

REGISTRATION

WHEN IS THE RACE?
Sunday, August 31, 2008, 8:00am.

WHERE DOES THE RACE START?
Ronaldo Field at Nike World Headquarters, One Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, OR 97005.

WHAT TIME CAN I ARRIVE ON-SITE?
You can arrive anytime after 6:30am. Be sure to arrive early to allow plenty of time to park and make your way to the field. To avoid road closures, it’s recommended that you arrive by 7:30am.

WHEN DOES REGISTRATION BEGIN?
Online registration will open on August 7th, 2008.

WHEN IS THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE?
Registration will close on August 27, 2008.

WHERE CAN I REGISTER?
You can register for the 2008 Nike+ Human Race Portland by clicking HERE. Space is limited so sign up quickly!

WHAT IS THE COST TO PARTICIPATE?
The registration fee is $35. All race entries are non-refundable and non-transferable. We are unable to transfer entry fees to other Nike races. Also, your registration, racing number and timing chip are non-transferable.

IS MY REGISTRATION, BIB NUMBER AND TIMING CHIP TRANSFERABLE?
We are unable to transfer registration; racing number and timing chip are non-transferable.

IF I’VE ALREADY SIGNED UP FOR “RUN WHERE YOU ARE” DO I STILL NEED TO PAY $35 AND SIGN UP FOR THE PORTLAND RACE?
Yes, you still need to pay and register for the Portland race if you’d like to run on the Nike Campus!
Due to high demand, the Portland race has just been added and does not take the place of the Run Where You Are events. The Portland race is for registered runners who have paid their registration fee. At packet pick up you will receive your race shirt, wrist band, and timing chip, which will give you access to the start line on race day and the post-race concert.

WILL I RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION OF MY REGISTRATION?
Yes. A confirmation email will be sent from SignMeUp.com once your registration is confirmed. A separate postcard with participant information and packet pickup details will be sent to all participants the week of the event. You should bring that postcard with you to packet pickup.

IS ONLINE REGISTRATION SECURE?
Yes. The process uses a security technology called Secure Socket Layers, or SSL, which encrypts your personal and credit card information. Your information is secure when the web site address on the top of your screen starts with https instead of http.

WHAT IS YOUR PRIVACY POLICY REGARDING THE INFORMATION SUPPLIED ON THE REGISTRATION FORM?
Nike does not share your information with any other party without your consent. Nike will not share any information unless you have indicated on your registration form that you would like to receive information.

CAN I REGISTER FOR A FRIEND?
No. Each participating individual must personally agree to the waiver included in the registration process.

WHERE DO I PICK UP MY RACE PACKET?
You can pick up your race packet during the following dates/times:

Nike World Headquarters, Tiger Woods Center, One Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, OR 97005
Thursday, August 28: 11am-3pm
Friday, August 29: 8am-12pm

Niketown Portland, 930 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204
Saturday, August 30: 11am-5pm

CAN SOMEONE ELSE PICK UP MY RACE PACKET ON MY BEHALF?
Yes. All Portland runners will receive a postcard confirmation the week of the event. You may bring that postcard to pick up your friend’s race packet.

CAN I PICK UP MY PACKET ON RACE DAY?
Due to the bib assignments being printed on the shirts, please pickup your packet during one of the above times.

WHY WASN’T I ASKED FOR MY T-SHIRT SIZE?
Since your race number will be directly on your race shirt, t-shirts have already been ordered and printed. You will be able to choose your t-shirt size for best fit at packet pickup.

IS THERE AN AGE RESTRICTION TO ENTER THE RACE?
The minimum age to register is 13. There’s no maximum age restriction!

THE COURSE

WHAT ARE THE COURSE RESTRICTIONS?
For the safety of all participants, skates, strollers and animals are not permitted, as per the rules and regulations established by the USA Track & Field. In addition, the Nike World Headquarters Campus is a smoke-free and pet-free environment.

HOW FAR IS THE COURSE?
The course is 6.2 miles (10K). Please check back soon for the official course map.

DO I HAVE TO RUN THE COURSE IN A CERTAIN TIME?
Please be advised that the course will accommodate participants up to a 12 minute pace (1 hour, 15 minutes maximum time).

HOW MANY WATER STATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE?
There will be 2 water stations on the course.

LOGISTICS

HOW DO I GET TO NIKE WORLD HEADQUARTERS?
From Portland:
Get on US-26W/Sunset Hwy. Take Exit 67 for Murray Blvd. Turn LEFT at NW Murray Blvd/NW Murray Rd. Continue to follow NW Murray Blvd. Turn RIGHT at SW Bowerman Drive.

From the North:
Take I-5 South toward Portland. Take Exit 302B to merge onto I-405S toward St. Helens/Beaverton/US-30W. Take Exit 1D to merge onto Sunset Hwy/US-26W toward Beaverton. Take Exit 67 for Murray Blvd. Turn LEFT at NW Murray Blvd/NW Murray Rd. Continue to follow NW Murray Blvd. Turn RIGHT at SW Bowerman Drive.

From the South:
Take I-5 North toward Portland. Take Exit 292A to merge onto OR-217N toward Tigard/Beaverton. Take Exit 1 for Walker Rd. Turn LEFT at SW Walker Rd. Turn LEFT at SW Murray Blvd. Turn RIGHT at SW Bowerman Drive.

WHERE DO I PARK FOR THE EVENT?
Please use the Murray Rd. or Walker Rd. entrances into the Nike campus. Once you enter, please turn right and look for the parking lots on your right. To avoid road closures, it’s recommended that you arrive by 7:30am. Please carpool!

IS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE?
Nike encourages the use of public transportation. Please visit www.trimet.org to set up a step-by-step trip planner. There will be two Nike shuttles running from the Beaverton Creek Max Station to the Nike campus starting at 6:30am.

WHERE CAN I LOCK UP MY BIKE?
There will be a complimentary bike valet near the Start Line. Your bike will be secure throughout the run. Nike, however, is not responsible for lost/stolen items, so please do not leave any valuables on your bike.

WHERE DO I LEAVE MY PERSONAL BELONGINGS WHEN I RUN?
A bag check area will be available at the start of the race. Nike, however, is not responsible for lost/stolen items, so please do not bring any valuables.

THE EVENT

WHY IS NIKE SPONSORING THE NIKE+ HUMAN RACE?
Nike has joined forces globally to create the world’s largest running event with the goal of helping humanity in the process through givebacks to global charities.

WHAT ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT?
Nike is committed to helping the environment. By using online registration we are cutting back on paper consumption.
There will be on-site recycling and compost facilities. Nike encourages participants to take public transportation, carpool, or ride a bike to the event!

WILL THERE BE EXCLUSIVE NIKE+ HUMAN RACE GEAR?
Official Nike Human Race gear is for sale online at www.nikestore.com and at the Portland Niketown, 930 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204. Human Race gear will NOT be for sale at the race.

DO I HAVE TO WEAR THE RACE SHIRT ON EVENT DAY?
Yes. The shirt identifies you as an official Nike+ Human Race participant and it’s your ticket to the post event concert.

ARE THERE BATHROOMS ON-SITE?
Yes. There will be portable bathrooms on-site. There will be enough toilets to meet the needs of all the participants.

POST-RACE

POST RACE EVENT DETAILS?
When you register you will receive three bracelets for entrance into the Post Race Concert. You as a runner will be allowed entrance by wearing your race t-shirt and one wrist band. You may give the other two bracelets to your family and friends. Only those with a race t-shirt and/or bracelet will be allowed entrance into the Post Race Concert.

POST-RACE CONCERT INFORMATION?
Nada Surf will be performing after the race. Only individuals who have participated in the race or have a guest wrist band will be able to attend the concert.

WHAT TIME DOES THE ENTERTAINMENT START/END?
Post-race entertainment will start at approximately 9:30am and finish by 11:30am.

CAN I KEEP THE TIMING CHIP?
No, the timing chips will be collected as you go through the finish line chute. If you forget to return your timing chip mail it back to the following address or you will be charged a $30 replacement fee:

AA Sports
4840 SW Western Ave., Suite #400
Beaverton, OR 97005

WHERE DO I FIND MY RACE RESULTS?
Race results will be posted at the end of the day at www.nikeplus.com.

WHERE DO I FIND THE POST RACE PHOTOS?
You will receive an email from Brightroom once your photos are ready online.

AWARDS

DO ALL RACERS RECEIVE A MEDAL OR CERTIFICATE?
Each finisher will receive a specially designed Nike+ Human Race finisher’s award.

WHAT PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED AND IN WHAT CATEGORIES?
Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers.