The Twilight 5km Run/Walk will start at 7 pm on June 22th, 2013 in conjunction with the Tigard Festival of Balloons.
Race Day Schedule - all events at Cook Park
- 4:30 - 6:30pm - Sponsor Fair - Goodies and info from our supportive business partners. Look for your bib number to win a raffle prize!
- 6pm - Packet Pickup
- 6:30pm - Twilight Mile start
- 7pm - Twilight 5K Start
- 7:30 pm - Awards Party
Directions
The race is at Cook Park located at 17005 Southwest 92nd Avenue Tigard, Oregon.
Parking
Parking will be very busy, so please carpool and come early. On site Balloon Festival parking is available for $5 and within walking distance of the run finish line (Balloon Festival Parking)
Packet Pickup
We will have race day packet pickup starting at 6pm for those that have pre-registered. If you would like to beat the rush of race day, packets will also be available from 4 to 8 pm on Friday June 21 at Dicks in the Washington Square Mall located at 9402 Southwest Washington Square Road Tigard, OR .
Balloon Festival Entrance
Free access to the Balloon Festival is for Twilight Run participants only any time after 3pm on Saturday, June 22nd via the main festival gate. Please keep your race number to identify yourself as a Twilight Run participant. Family, friends and spectators will need to purchase Balloon Festival tickets to access the run start/finish line. Three day festival ticket passes are $5 per person online and $7 at the Balloon Festival gate (http://www.tigardballoon.org/)
Course and Markings
Each mile will be indicated with a sign. Signs and volunteers will be at all intersections directing you as required. The 5K course map can be found on the Course web page.
Aid stations
There will be an aid station out on the course at the 1.5 mile mark. Water will be provided at the aid stations.
Trail Etiquette
The Cook Park trails are shared by runners, cyclists and rollerbladers. We ask that you only run 2 abreast, call out when you are about to pass someone ("Passing on the right"), and only pass on the right hand side. No littering please.
Restrooms
The flush toilet facilities of the park will be open near the start/finish. There are no restrooms on the course.
Race Results
Race results will be up on the web page immediately.
Race Awards
Race awards will go to the top three male and female athletes in the Open and Masters category. The age group winners will be recognized as well.
