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4K 4Charity Fun Run PDX 2016 Donations
Date and time
Location
Naito Legacy Fountain under the Burnside Bridge
2 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204 Portland, ORRefund Policy
Description
Donations are open through Friday, October 21. Thank you for your continued support!
About the 4K 4Charity Fun Run in PDX 2016
The 4K 4Charity Fun Run in PDX 2016 celebrated the achievements of the growing technology community in Portland, Oregon and promotes diversity. Fostering wellness and networking in a casual, fun environment, the 4K 4Charity Fun Run in PDX 2016 presented corporate and individual participants with an opportunity to give back.
Enjoy highlights from last year's run in this video!
Beneficiaries
All proceeds from run registrations will be donated directly to Rosemary Anderson High School (RAHS), an Opportunities Industrialization Center, Inc. (OIC) community-based alternative high school. Donations are accepted through October 21.
Rosemary Anderson High School (RAHS) is a community-based alternative high school for students who are not succeeding in the public school setting. RAHS provides open-door year round access to the “last chance” to complete a high school education, and is currently achieving a 90% graduation rate amongst students who enroll and attend classes.
Location and Course
The out-and-back course began at Naito Legacy Fountain under the Burnside Bridge and will follow a fast, flat course along the Willamette River.
Race Day Information
Event day bib pick-up began at 1:30 pm on the course.
The 4K 4Charity Fun Run was not officially timed, but a clock was available at the start and finish line for participants to monitor their running and walking times.
Participants will select their own pacing group:
- Less than 8:00 min/mile
- 8:00 - 10:00 min/mile
- 10:00+ min/mile
After completing the course, participants were invited to celebrate the event at the official 4K 4Charity after-party. The after-party was open to all registrants and featured snacks, music, a beer garden and a special appearance from Timber Joey!
Secure bag check was be available during the run in a monitored area near the starting line. Volunteers were stationed at the check-in table, bib pick-up table, bag storage, water stations and at the finish line.
Sponsors
Thank you to all the 4K 4Charity in PDX 2016 sponsors!