Portland Relay For Life Half Marathon & 5K

The 1/2 marathon course is mostly flat, with some gradual declines/inclines, on a paved river trail. There will be two points where you leave the trail, but still a paved surface.  Signage and persons will be at critical spots.

The 5K is an out & back, with a slight decline at mile 1 and incline on the return.

Aid stations, at miles:1, 3, 5, 6.75, 8.5, 10, 12

Packet pick-up and on-site registration...Saturday July 20, 4:00-6:00 pm at Portland High School or Sunday, July 21 at Portland High School, beginning at 6:00 am.  Cash or checks, made payable to "American Cancer Society".  Half Marathon=$50, 5K=$25

Half Marathon begins at 7:30 am.  The 5K starts at 8:00 am.

There is no time limit for the course, however our professional timer will leave after three hours.  We will have workers along the route, and a bike escort.

Hotel information:  The American Heritage Inn 1681 E. Grand River, Portland MI  48875 517-647-2200

All proceeds to American Cancer Society.

Awards: Medals awarded to top three places in each age group. Medals awarded to all Half Marathon Finishers.

The race will be chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be posted during the race and on the web at Playmakers.com.