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@leo25

Portland, OR Raving since 2023 Active 3 weeks ago

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Personal Bests (3)

Race Distance Location Date Result
Marathon Portland, OR Oct 1, 2023 3:39:11
Half Marathon Redmond, WA Jul 30, 2023 1:43:50
10K Hillsboro, OR Jun 3, 2023 45:56

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Past Races (15)

Race Distance Location Date Result My Raves My Performance
Half Marathon Hood River, OR Oct 22, 2023 1:52:21
Marathon Portland, OR Oct 1, 2023 3:39:11
Half Marathon Redmond, WA Jul 30, 2023 1:43:50
10K Oak Grove, OR Jun 17, 2023 46:50
10K Hillsboro, OR Jun 3, 2023 45:56
10K Milwaukie, OR May 6, 2023 48:13
10K Portland, OR Apr 23, 2023 49:06
Half Marathon Honolulu, HI Apr 16, 2023 1:51:30
Half Marathon Portland, OR Oct 2, 2022 2:00:51
Half Marathon Las Vegas, NV Feb 27, 2022 2:20:44
Half Marathon Portland, OR Oct 3, 2021 1:58:48
Half Marathon Portland, OR Oct 6, 2019 2:09:06
Half Marathon Newport Beach, CA May 5, 2019 2:08:16
Half Marathon Rochester, MN May 25, 2014 1:59:27
Half Marathon Brooklyn, NY May 18, 2013 2:06:53

My Raves

I expected the switchback climb at the beginning to be difficult, but the hills didn't really stop until mile 9. The course was beautiful, mostly shaded, and the weather happened … MORE

I expected the switchback climb at the beginning to be difficult, but the hills didn’t really stop until mile 9. The course was beautiful, mostly shaded, and the weather happened to be perfect. Medal was cool. Lots of food afterward. The dogs on course were an interesting touch, with staggered race starts preventing it from getting too crowded. A good race if you aren’t expecting a PR.

DIFFICULTY
5
PRODUCTION
4
SCENERY
5
SWAG
5

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First time running the full marathon course after 3 Portland half marathons. The course is not particularly flat, but the hills are manageable and the biggest hill is at mile … MORE

First time running the full marathon course after 3 Portland half marathons. The course is not particularly flat, but the hills are manageable and the biggest hill is at mile 2. There are a lot of turns, but the course was well marked. Aid stations were abundant. The medal was the best one I’ve seen. Lots of pacer groups. Topped off with cool but sunny weather.

DIFFICULTY
3
PRODUCTION
5
SCENERY
3
SWAG
5

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Seamless experience -- I drove in from out of town the morning of the race and found it very easy to navigate parking, bib pickup, and bag check. Everyone was … MORE

Seamless experience — I drove in from out of town the morning of the race and found it very easy to navigate parking, bib pickup, and bag check. Everyone was very friendly. Course was serene, if a bit unvaried. The path was not as crowded as I thought it would be for the number of runners. Don’t expect many spectators. I admire the environmental awareness of Orca Running, even though I was not super excited about carrying my own water. Free photos are a nice touch.

DIFFICULTY
1
PRODUCTION
5
SCENERY
4
SWAG
3

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The 10K course was pretty flat. Stadium finish was a nice touch, and a great place to hang out post-race for a burger and spectating. The swag was as good … MORE

The 10K course was pretty flat. Stadium finish was a nice touch, and a great place to hang out post-race for a burger and spectating. The swag was as good as any I’ve seen. Got a text with the official results as soon as I crossed the finish line. Overall a seamless production.

DIFFICULTY
2
PRODUCTION
5
SCENERY
3
SWAG
5

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There are a lot of hotels near the start line that are affordable compared to other parts of Hawaii, a ton of restaurants and high-end shopping nearby, and of course … MORE

There are a lot of hotels near the start line that are affordable compared to other parts of Hawaii, a ton of restaurants and high-end shopping nearby, and of course Waikiki beach. The race itself was beautiful, mostly in the shade. The toughest part is the hill after mile 9 — not super steep, just long. Expo was pretty small, but easy to get to walking from Waikiki. Although previous reviews commented on a lack of organization at the start line, this year there were color-coded sections that runners were asked to go based on predicted times, and I found that worked fine. I will be back again!

DIFFICULTY
3
PRODUCTION
5
SCENERY
5
SWAG
4

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This was my third time running the half, and each time has been similarly well produced. The expo is pretty good with many vendors, T-shirt swap between short sleeve/long sleeve/tank. … MORE

This was my third time running the half, and each time has been similarly well produced. The expo is pretty good with many vendors, T-shirt swap between short sleeve/long sleeve/tank. Start line is easy to get to on the metro or a short walk from downtown hotels. Lots of different pacers. Course is mostly flat, through neighborhoods. A couple of nice views of the city when crossing bridges. Drink stations are abundant, some with gels. This year the weather was nice, but past years a little chilly for me. My favorite is the finish with free rose, pizza, and voodoo doughnut! Free photos and personal highlight video are a nice touch.

DIFFICULTY
2
PRODUCTION
5
SCENERY
3
SWAG
5

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Having the entire Strip shut down for runners is pretty awesome. The medals were also neat. Everything else was mediocre, and I do not think I would do this race … MORE

Having the entire Strip shut down for runners is pretty awesome. The medals were also neat. Everything else was mediocre, and I do not think I would do this race again. There was a lot of walking to get to the holding area before the start, a lot of waiting around as I was in a later start group, then a lot of crowded walking to get to the start. Even though the course was flat, I had my worst half marathon time and I’m not sure why, but part of it might have to do with it being a night race. The start of the race was warm enough, but night fell and the temps got cooler by the finish, so I wish I had dressed accordingly. The finish did not have much to offer (unless you like beer, which I don’t), so I just wanted to get back to my hotel, but had to walk pretty far before I could get out of the course.

DIFFICULTY
1
PRODUCTION
2
SCENERY
5
SWAG
3

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