Pints to Pasta 2012 will have a fresh new look 2012 as adidas has decided not to partner with us in 2012 but have no fear the event will go on!!  Stay tuned for details! 

Pints to Pasta 10K - Sunday, September 9, 2012, 8am

Fees: $39 includes technical running t-shirt, beer, pasta & live music. ID is required at the beer garden. No doggies or strollers allowed on the course.

Sign up to run or walk this beautiful award winning downtown 10K. Pints to Pasta highlights our city like no other event in Portland and we want you to join us. Park at The Old Spaghetti Factory and ride the free shuttle to adidas Headquarters on N. Greeley for the start of the race. Enjoy this downhill start to the famous Widmer Brothers Brewery, across the Willamette River, along the river front pathway finishing at The Old Spaghetti Factory. After your hard work treat yourself to complimentary pasta, salad, and bread, but don't forget the delicious Widmer Beer. Enjoy live entertainment on the shores of the Willamette River with your fellow runners and walkers. Pints to Pasta donates a portion of it's proceeds to The Raphael House of Portland and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's TEAM IN TRAINING. A huge thanks to adidas, Widmer, The Old Spaghetti Factory and Portland Running Company for making this event happen. Pints to Pasta REMEMBERS!!  Pints to Pasta benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of Portland, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's TEAM IN TRAINING and also Tuesday's Children.  Tuesday's Children is a reputable New York-based non-profit that has made a long term commitment to every individual impacted by the events of September 11, 2001.  Thanks to adidas for their amazing contribution and to all of the adidas employees taking part in this race on 9/11.

Day of Event Schedule:

• 6:00 AM  Park just south of The Old Spaghetti Factory.  No parking at The Old Spaghetti Factory.  Police and parking volunteers will guide you into the parking areas just south of The Old Spaghetti Factory on Hwy 43/Macadam Ave.  Expect a 5 minute walk to the shuttle from the parking areas. This is approx 1/4-1/2 mile south of The Old Spaghetti Factory - very close to the shuttle bus loading area and packet pick up.

• 6:15 AM Packet Pick up begins at The Old Spaghetti Factory prior to getting on shuttle. Packet pick up is NOT available at adidas which is the starting line.
  

• 6:30 AM First Shuttle leaves The Old Spaghetti Factory - no strollers or dogs on course

• 7:30 AM Last Shuttle leaves The Old Spaghetti Factory

• 8:00 AM Pints to Pasta 10K Roadrace begins at adidas Headquarters (run and walk)

• 9:00 AM Post-Race Extravaganza on the banks of the Willamette River - Pasta from  The Old Spaghetti Factory, Widmer Beer, Live Music! ID is required at the beer garden.

• 10:00 am Awards Ceremony

2011 Course map:

Our trek will begin at adidas Headquarters on Greeley Avenue, then make our way to the Albina neighborhood where we'll pass the unique buildings of Widmer Brothers Gasthaus and Brewery (crafters of deliciously original beers). From that point, we are bound for downtown. We'll cross the Broadway Bridge and enjoy the beautiful view of the Willamette River and cityscapes as we wind our way down the West Esplanade of Waterfront Park. Our journey will end at The Old Spaghetti Factory, but the fun continues! The Post-Race Party will feature a meal provided by The Old Spaghetti Factory, magnificent beer from Widmer Brothers Brewing, and live entertainment.

Once you arrive at adidas:  The Starting Line

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• Enjoy complimentary coffee and water while you wait for the race to start at 8am.

• Find the clothes drop area and leave your warm ups with us and we will bring them back to the finish line for you.  Please reuse your plastic bag you were given at packet pick-up as your clothes drop bag.  We pride ourselves on using as little plastic as possible :)

• Join us for a pre race warm-up on the soccer field at adidas from 7:30am to 7:45am.

• Bathrooms will be near the participant drop off area and also on North Greeley near the starting line.

• While you are hanging out at the starting area check to see if you are one of the lucky winners to win a pair of adidas running shoes.  Random race numbers selected, you might just win!

Packet Pick up:

• Saturday, September 10, 2011 9am-3pm 0715 SW Bancroft Ave., Portland, OR
• At The Old Spaghetti Factory 6:00am race morning.  No pick up at adidas.

Shuttle Bus:

Click here for parking map and directions.  Park your car just south of The Old Spaghetti Factory (expect a 5 min walk to the shuttle bus) and catch the free shuttle bus to the starting line at adidas, and then run or walk the beautiful course back to your car and enjoy the festivities. There is no parking at adidas and no shuttle returning to adidas. Shuttle bus begins at 6:15 and ends at 7:30. All participants must be on the last bus leaving The Old Spaghetti Factory by 7:30 as race starts at 8:00 AM. adidas is offering bottled water and coffee at the start, we have port o potties and a clothes drop area so come early!! Race numbers must be picked up on either Saturday at packet pick up or at The Old Spaghetti Factory the morning of the race.

No packet pick up at adidas.

It's for a good cause...or two

This race is giving a portion of its proceeds to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training AND The Boys and Girls Clubs. Please consider making an extra donation, both amazing charities that we support and admire!