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EVENTS

RACE DATE

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Start Time

8:00 A.M.

RACE WEBSITE

http://hiltonhalf.blogspot.com...

Location

John Day, OR

CITY

John Day

STATE/TERR

Oregon

Zip

97845

COUNTRY

USA

E-Mail

Description

This race honors the memory of long-time Grant County paramedic TR Hilton, whose nickname was "Superman". Dress up as your favorite super-hero and join us for this scenic, family friendly run featuring views of Strawberry Mountain and the John Day Valley. It is a fast course designed to accommodate the beginning to advanced runner and everyone in between. Choose to run a 1/2 marathon, 10K, 5K, or Kids K.  Portions of the 1/2 marathon, 10K and 5K run along the John Day River and feature both on and off road running. All proceeds benefit Families First Parent Resource Center because every child needs a hero!

Course Info

Half Marathon Course: The course begins in Prairie City, Oregon and is a slight downhill into John Day. There are two bathroom stops along the route and multiple hydration stations. The first 11 miles follow Highway 26, where there is very little traffic, and an abundance of beautiful panoramic views of the John Day Valley and Strawberry Mountain. The last two miles follow a gravel road through a ranch to the finish at 7th Street Sports Complex. 

10K Course: The course begins at Holiday Ranch, half way between Prairie City and John Day. Bathroom stops and hydration stations are along the route.  The first 4 miles follow Highway 26, where there is very little traffic, and an abundance of beautiful panoramic views of the John Day Valley and Strawberry Mountain. The last two miles follow a gravel road through a ranch to the finish at 7th Street Sports Complex.

5K Course: The course begins at Dog Creek along Highway 26 in John Day, OR. The last two miles follow a gravel road through a ranch to the finish line at 7th Street Sports Complex. Although, there is very little traffic along the Highway, it is recommended that children be accompanied by an adult.  

Kids K Course: This course follows a paved bike path around the 7th Street Sports Complex in John Day, OR. This is not a competitive race, and children of all ages are welcome to participate.

Directions

John Day is located at the intersection of Highway 26 and Highway 395 in Eastern Oregon. From the traffic light (yes, there's only one), go 1 block west on main street. Turn North on Bridge Street and follow it all the way to the end. Turn right onto 7th Street, and the Sports Complex will be on the left.

Registration for all events begins at 7th Street Sports Complex in John Day, Oregon beginning at 7am. A bus will then transport runners to the beginning of the 1/2 marathon, 10K and 5K courses.

Other Info

The first 50 children registered for the event will receive a free super hero cape and mask.
There will be free Smoothies provided by Java Jungle for all participants.