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Oregon > Timberline Half Marathon
Government
Camp, OR
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Date
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Event
Details
Described by race organizers as one of the Pacific Northwest's most
stunningly beautiful and
picturesque races, the Timberline Half Marathon takes runners on a tour
around Timothy Lake near Mount Hood in the northwestern part of the
state, along a challenging, high-elevation single-track
trail run at 3,000 feet above sea level. The course for the race is
filled
with slight changes in elevation as well as many twists and turns and
bridges across creeks and tributaries.
Like the Deer
Leap Half Marathon that takes
place in the spring, the Timberline Half is actually longer than the
usual 13.1-mile distance for a half -- it has a 14.2-mile out-and-back
loop course that starts and finishes just south of the lake, on Oregon
Skyline Road. From there, runners follow the marked trail around
Timothy Lake in a counter-clockwise direction -- this is a change from
the race's 2008 running, which took participants clockwise around the
lake -- running past Hoodview and Pine Point around the southern edge
of the lake, which are excellent viewing spots to see Mount Hood off in
the distance.
Once they pass over the dam on the lake's southwestern side, runners
then head north along the western edge of the blue, shimmering water
along tree-lined single-track trails, often through forested areas. The
trail takes runners full circle around the lake and then meets up once
again with the section of the trail that leads back to the start/finish
area on Oregon Skyline Road, where participants will be able to enjoy a
massage from a licensed massage therapist after the race.
Runners must be able to complete the race within the time limit of four
hours, which means they must complete the race by 1:30 PM local time
(the race starts at 9:30 AM local time). Each participant must bring
his or her own hydration supplies -- water or sports drink bottles --
race organizers add, as aid stations will be available only along the
second half of the race course. Runners also need to be aware that
insect repellant is a must, as bees, yellow jackets and other flying
insects can be very active in the area at this time of year.
Race
Weather & Climate
Located just over an hour's drive east from Portland in northwestern
Oregon, the town of Government Camp lies just a few miles north of
Timothy Lake and typically experiences mild to cool (and occasionally
cold) weather conditions in the opening weeks of the fall season, with
moderate precipitation. In September, average monthly temperatures
range between 63°F and 43°F, while rainfall totals
average just over 3 1/2 inches for the month.
Fees
$48 for online registration
$52 for mail-in registration
Registration
To reserve your spot in the fall 2009 running of Oregon's Timberline
Half Marathon, register online at SignMeUp.com
or print out and mail in this downloadable entry form.
Website
www.roguemultisport.com
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