Date & Time: Saturday, May 10, 2008 - 9 AM start

Voted Best Women's Event for 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2006, 2007

Go Hippie Chicks 2008!

 Just in: Pictures available on www.finishshots.com 

Hippie Chick Half Marathon & Quarter Marathon is an all women's event that celebrates women.  This event is held on Mother's Day weekend just for that reason, and we want to help make it all about you!  We have noticed the undeniable bond of mothers and daughters and sisters and friends and we want to highlight the special relationships us girls have with one another.  We see women of all ages, women that have been inspired by other women,  women that never thought they could accomplish the goal of a quarter or half marathon, and veteran women still carrying the passion of running and walking.  We get so excited to see all of you on race day and we love the energy you bring. Friends, moms, sisters, daughters - we get to see it all. Sometimes we get to see two and three generations of women.  How cool is that?   We women make the world go 'round with love and compassion and selflessness.  This passion is the reason we chose the Raphael House of Portland as one of our charities.  The Raphael House is a women's shelter that  helps women and children in need. What a perfect fit! Consider making a donation at packet pick up, the race, or online.  Thank you.

Congratulations on being one of the 800 Hippie Chicks 2008! We can do anything we set our minds to, so look around at all of the wonderful women in this event come race day and know that each women has some awesome story about motherhood, sisterhood, or friendship.   Let's celebrate the women in this race and embrace the many reasons why they chose to take on this challenge.  Thank you for role modeling to our young and to our friends and family and be sure and give a high-five to the women on the Hippie Chick race course.  Happy Mother's Day -

-Paula Harkin 

Date:  Saturday, May 10, 2008

Time:   Half & Quarter 9:00 am start.  Kids run 8:30 am start

Where:  Champoeg State Park - St. Paul, Oregon

 Friday 5/9 - Portland Running Company - 800 SE Grand Ave., PTLD 10-6pm 

 Saturday 5/10 - Champoeg State Park - Oak Grove Shelter beginning at 7 am 

 
What to expect at Hippie Chick 

At packet pick up:  pick up your race number and timing chip.  This year we are chip timing the event and you must wear your timing chip in order to get scored and timed.  It is your responsibility to return the timing chip at the end of the race.  Check out your goody bag for a Luna Bar and Luna Moons, a great way to fuel!  

Race Day: After you participate in the Hippie Chick Half or Quarter Marathon, you will receive your cool Brooks Technical running T-shirt.  They are great for running and walking.  This shirt retails for over $30 and worth every penny!  I hope you all love your Hippie Chick shirts as much as I do!  If we don't have your size at the end of the race, no worries, we will take care of you!  Please email Paula after the race and we will make sure you get the size you need!  Mimosa!  Don't forget the mimosa!  A huge thank you to our friends at Parallel 45 Winebar in Tualatin for bringing the mimosa's to Hippie Chick. Mimosa's are complimentary to finishers of age.  Beer will also be available at the beer garden, cash only. 

Finisher Medals:  This year our Finisher Medal are sterling silver necklaces and everyone gets one!   We have hired a company by the name of Moxie Metals to manufacture the necklaces with the Hippie Chick logo.  Moxie will be onsite to take orders for charms that can be added to your necklace. Maybe you want to create a charm with your children's names or your mom's name to give as a gift or maybe your trainng partners and the date.  It's all up to you!

Post Race: The Old Spaghetti Factory will be back with their delicious soup and rolls.  Soup never tasted so good!  Jamba Juice and Cinnabon will also be on site to help replenish your bod, yummmy! 

We have a great band this year and The Body Shop will also be on site with foot spray to help sooth the barking dogs!  

Our great sponsor, The Pointe Spa will also be on-site offering a little pampering and of course Portland Running Company will be there as well!

Awards:

Awards will be given to the overall winners in the Half Marathon and the Quarter Marathon.  Ribbons and hand made flower pots (made by Paula & family) will be presented to the top 3 in each age category for both events. 

Top overall finishers will receive awards in each category. The Pointe Day Spa will be giving away spa packages to the overall winners as well as a random giveaway.  Please visit The Pointe Day Spa for gift certificates, massages, facials, nails & body treatments, treat yourself today, great Mother's Day gift idea!  Random prize drawings will be raffled at the awards ceremony directly after the race. 

Course

The Hippie Chick Course is rolling but mostly flat,  The course runs inside of Champoeg State Park on bike path and road.  The course is a two-loop course with great places for spectators to see their favorite runners and walkers.  There are porta potties on the course placed approximately every 2 miles. We will have water and sports drink on the course.  We will also have Clif Shot on the course.  

 
General Info:

The Hippie Chick Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2008.  Race start is 9:00am at Champoeg State Park. The Hippie Chick Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon is limited to 800 participants.  BEFORE you sign up know that there are no refunds or transfers in this event.  You may not give your number to another runner and if you opt not to run the race your spot will be given to another Hippie Chick on our Hippie Chick waiting list.  A portion of our proceeds will go to The Raphael House of Portland so know that your money is well spent.  The Hippie Chick Half Marathon Participants will receive a Brooks Technical Hippie Chick running T and new this year, a sterling silver finisher's necklace.  As always there will be hot soup from The Old Spaghetti Factory at the finish area along with a cool Jamba Juice to help you replenish your body.  Mimosa's will be served at the finish as well, don't forget it is Mother's Day Weekend, and we want you to feel special!  The Hippie Kid Fun Run will be held before the race start and BJ the Clown will be on-site to entertain the kids as always.  Bring your fun loving self and as many friends and family as you can as this is a family event!  Please remember to carpool as parking is always limited at the park and you will be charged $3 per car Day Use Fee at the park entrance so please have your $ ready.  If you know someone that would like to volunteer, please have them email Paula, we love our volunteers!  Packet pick up will be held Friday, May 9, 2008 at Portland Running  Company, 800 SE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97214.  You can pick up your packet at Portland Running Company from 10am - 6pm OR you ca pick up your packet the morning of the race beginning at 7:00am.  Sign up is online at Active.com this year, no in-store or mail in registrations will be accepted.  The first 800 participants will be Hippie Chicks 2008!  Watch your email in box for updated and training runs.  All fun and free!  Questions?  Email Paula.  Race entry fee 2008 is $55. which includes your Hippie Chick Technical T and your sterling sliver Moxie finisher medal.  Hope to see you all in May!   

Host Hotel

The Century Hotel
Tualatin, OR 97062
www.thecenturyhotel.com

1-800-240-9494

Please mention the Hippie Chick Half Marathon and get the Hippie Chick group rate. Complimentary breakfast with room. Map and driving directions to Champoeg State Park available at front desk upon arrival. Call or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Penrose Photography will be talking photos. Be sure to visit finishshots.com after the race to purchase your photos. You can find, view, and purchase your race photo online. For more information on Penrose and how they work, visit finishshots.com.