Gleukos Urban Cross

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ABOUT THE EVENT

Who says cross country has to stay in the country? Welcome to the Gleukos Urban Cross where all of the dirt and muck of the most challenging and fun cross country courses is dumped on the golf course located inside the horse race track at Portland Meadows in Portland, Oregon. That’s right, six traditional cross country obstacles (on steroids) will challenge you and your team of seven to see which team can conquer the course in the least amount of time. Teams will be scored via traditional cross-country scoring rules. Each team participant will also be scored as an individual with overall and age group results posted. Team classifications include: High School, Club, Corporate and Open. This spectator-friendly course also allows your friends & family to view your progress in the race at many points with relative ease. Challenge your favorite rival for a not so average run in the park and bring the kiddos for a Kids’ Dash following the adult XC races.

Gleukos Urban Cross – Can You & Your Team Conquer The Course?

WHEN

New Race Date: Saturday, October 16, 2010

We've Changed The Race Date To Accommodate Local High School, College And Corp Teams During The Cross Country Season

WHERE

Portland Meadows
1001 N. Schmeer Road
Portland, Oregon 97217

STARTING TIMES

ll events begin on the east side of the golf course at approximately the center of the back straight-away of the horse racing track.

The first wave of 5K races will begin at 8:00am. No more than 500 athletes will be on the race course at any one time. Subsequent waves will begin within 5 minutes of the previous wave’s final competitor finishing. The 10K waves will commence after the completion of the 5K event. Waves will be approximated and posted on the website beginning the week of the race but are subject to change according to last minute registrations. The final wave chart will be posted on Friday, Oct 15 by 12:00 Noon. All day of race registrants will race in the final wave of the 5K or 10K races.

Kid’s Dashes will begin within 15 minutes of the completion of the final 10K XC wave. The 1-mile race will go first followed by the ½ mile race

ENTRY FEES

Race entries include: Short-sleeve Performance Tech Shirt (MUST be worn during the event) & BFM “Big Freak’in Medal” (NOTE! There are no refunds)

Individuals:

5K - $30; Oct 1 to Day-of-Race (DOR) - $35
10K - $35; Oct 1 to Day-of-Race (DOR) - $40
800m Kid’s Dash - $15
1-Mile Kid’s Dash - $15

7-Person Teams (all entries must be submitted together):

5K Race - $175; Oct 1 to Day-of-Race (DOR) - $210
10K Race - $210; Oct 1 to Day-of-Race (DOR) - $245

Shirt Options: Shirts are a short-sleeved Performance Tech. Available colors (shirt & graphics) are shown below. The shirts are included with entry fee to those pre-registered by Sept 30. Quantities and sizes will be limited after this date. Rain checks will be issued for late registrants, which can be picked up post-race at a location to be decided.

Baby Blue with Navy Blue Graphics
Black with Silver Graphics
Green with Yellow Graphics
Grey with Red Graphics
Navy Blue with Orange Graphics
Orange with Silver Graphics
Pink with White Graphics
Red with Royal Blue Graphics
Yellow with Black Graphics

NOTE! Teams MUST choose and wear the same shirt color.

REGISTRATION

On-Line Registration: For On-Line Registration Click Here
On-line registration closes on Thursday, Oct 14, at 12:00 Noon.

Mail-in Entries: For those who prefer the traditional paper form please click here. Simply open the form, complete all questions, print off, sign the waiver and mail your individual form (or the seven forms for your team) with check to:

Gleukos Urban Cross
c/o AA Sports, Ltd.
4836 SW Western Ave
Beaverton, OR 97005.

Make checks payable to: Gleukos Urban Cross

Mail-in registrations must be postmarked by July 16th.

DAY-OF-RACE REGISTRATION/PACKET PICKUP:
Starts at 7:00 AM and closes 15 minutes prior to wave #1 for 5K and 15 minutes prior to Wave #1 for 10K.

CONFIRMATION CARDS

Confirmation cards will be mailed on 10/11 for registrations received by 10/8. Those registering after 10/8 may not receive a confirmation card in the mail and are to refer to the on-line confirmation list posted on this website. Please bring the confirmation card with you to packet pickup to help expedite your registration process.

PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP

Location and times TBD

DAY-OF-RACE PACKET PICKUP

Race Day packet pickup (and registration) will take place at the official start/finish area starting at 7:00 AM until fifteen minutes prior to the start of wave #1 for the 10K.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Gleukos Urban Cross is similar in format to a traditional European cross country course with a multi-loop course (2 loops for the 5K and 4 loops for the 10K). The only differences you’ll find besides the lack of any English accents are the man made obstacles that will blow your socks off and get them dirty.

For Course Map: click here

Obstacles include:

Snake In The Hay – More hay bale jumps than you can shake a stick or rattle at.
Drew’s Downpour – Yes, this is a rainstorm and you’ll get soaked.
Billy’s Goat Mogul – 8-foot high wupdeedoos, is this running or motocross?
Scorpion’s Sahara – Sand pits up the wazoo.
Wild Hen Hedgerow – We’re not sure if this is English Ivy or Poison Ivy so just jump over it. (Just kidding, we’d never use English Ivy – it’s invasive to our natural Oregon agricultural and forest economies.)
See Ya Later Gator Swamp – 1.5-foot deep pond just prior to the finish line that you can run through or bathe in – exfoliate while you perpetrate.)

Start Location: All events begin on the east side of the golf course at approximately the center of the back straight-away of the horse racing track.

Finish Location: All races finish at the center of the golf course just north of the horse track scoreboard.

TIMING/RACE RESULTS:

Timing of the event will be done by AA Sports using the MYLAPS (ChampionChip™) Timing System. Participants must wear their bib, which has the timing chip attached, in order to receive splits and final results. Results will be posted here on the race website.

TEAM DIVISIONS

High School (5K only)
Club (10K only)
Corporate (5K or 10K)
Open (5K or 10K)

NOTE! All participants will also be scored as individuals within their age divisions and overall.

AWARDS:

TEAMS: Awards will be presented, at the conclusion of each race (end of 5K and end of 10K), to the top Overall Male, Female and Mixed teams. (Mixed teams must include 2 females & 2 females MUST FINISH.) The top three teams in each of the four divisions listed above will also receive a commemorative award.

INDIVIDUALS: Awards will be presented, at the conclusion of each race, to the Overall Open Male & Female and to the Overall Masters Male & Female champions. Awards will also be awarded three deep in each age division.

POST RACE PARTY

Join us for post race festivities, which will include food, music, and lots of fun.

DIRECTIONS TO THE RACE SITE:

Look it up on Google Maps.

From Vancouver, WA

Take I-5 South to Interstate Ave / Portland Meadows / Portland International Raceway exit (306). Turn right at the bottom of the ramp onto Victory Blvd which becomes Whitaker Rd on the east side of the underpass. Continue on Whitaker Rd and through the light at Hayden Meadows Drive. The first parking lot entrance is on the left just past the light.

From Salem, OR

Take I-5 North to the Portland Meadows Exit (306B). Turn right at the bottom of the ramp onto Victory Blvd which becomes Whitaker Rd on the east side of the underpass. Continue on Whitaker Rd and through the light at Hayden Meadows Drive. The first parking lot entrance is on the left just past the light.

From Gresham, OR

Take I-84 West to I-5 North. Take I-5 North to the Portland Meadows Exit (306B). Turn right at the bottom of the ramp onto Victory Blvd which becomes Whitaker Rd on the east side of the underpass. Continue on Whitaker Rd and through the light at Hayden Meadows Drive. The first parking lot entrance is on the left just past the light.

From Beaverton & the Oregon Coast

Take Highway 26 East to I-405 North. Take I-405 North across the Fremont Bridge to I-5 North. Take I-5 North to the Portland Meadows Exit (306B). Turn right at the bottom of the ramp onto Victory Blvd which becomes Whitaker Rd on the east side of the underpass. Continue on Whitaker Rd and through the light at Hayden Meadows Drive. The first parking lot entrance is on the left just past the light.

From Portland International Airport

Exit the Airport and follow the signs to I-84 and Portland. Take I-84 West to I-5 North. Take I-5 North to the Portland Meadows Exit (306B). Turn right at the bottom of the ramp onto Victory Blvd which becomes Whitaker Rd on the east side of the underpass. Continue on Whitaker Rd and through the light at Hayden Meadows Drive. The first parking lot entrance is on the left just past the light.

From MAX:
Consider taking the MAX directly to Portland Meadows! It is a little over 1/2 mile from the MAX Station platform to the entrance gate leading you to the start line.

Parking: Parking is free at Portland Meadows.

LODGING:

Best Western at the Meadows
1215 North Hayden Meadows Drive, Portland, OR‎ - (503) 286-9600‎

Days Inn – Portland North
9930 North Whitaker Road, Portland, OR‎ - (503) 289-1800

Fairfield Inn & Suites Portland North Harbour
1200 North Anchor Way, Portland, OR‎ - (503) 286-6336

Phone: (503) 531.3140
Email: events@racecenter.com

SPORTS MASSAGE:

Post Race Massage will be provided by The Massage Clinic for $1.00 per minute.

Dr. Tom Freedland and his staff from the Western Chiropractic College will be on site to provide chiropractic care, first aid, and massage at no charge. For more information about the services Dr. Freedland provides please call (503) 684-1273

MEDICAL & FIRST AID

VOLUNTEER SUPPORT:

Volunteers, including spouses and other family members of participants, or athletes that are unable to participate are welcome and encouraged to help with the race. We need good volunteers to maintain the quality and safety of this event. If you are interested in being involved in this way, please contact the AA Sports office at: events@racecenter.com

RACE PHOTOGRAPHY:

Penrose Photography will provide team, finish line and course photography. Proofs will be on the website by Tuesday evening following the event. To help capture the experience, you can order photos directly from Penrose Photography.