Grateful Dad

Experience the celebration, where the miles are full of dad energy, the vibes are upbeat, and every finisher celebrates with a stack of fluffy pancakes at the finish line!

Packet Pick-up:

Pre-race packet pick-up will be offered for participants from 3:00pm - 6:00pm on Friday, June 13, 2025.  Location: Road Runner Sports (29 NW 23rd Pl, Portland, OR 97210)
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If you are not able to pick-up your packet, someone else can pick it up for you. There will be a limited last minute bib pick-up on race morning near the start line. This race morning bib pick-up is ONLY for extenuating circumstances.

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Race Start Location:

Sellwood Riverfront Park (1221 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR 97202)

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Parking:

There is some parking available at Sellwood Riverfront Park.  $5 paid parking is also available at Oaks Amusement Park only a short walk away from the start line.  Additionally, some parking can also be found in the surrounding neighborhoods.

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Race Schedule:

8:45am - Kids Fun Run
9:00am - Half Marathon
9:30am - 10K
9:45am - 5K
1:00pm - Courses Close

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Cutoff Times:

Half Marathon: Runners are required to finish in 4 hours (before 1:00pm)
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As long as a runner is making reasonable progress we will most likely not pull them from the course, but they will need to follow traffic laws at that point if they are falling behind that pace.

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Gear Check:

We will have an athlete only gear check corral in which athletes will drop their bag at a pre-labeled area based on their bib number.  Volunteers will staff the entry and exit of the gear check area to make sure bags match the bib number of each runner entering and exiting.  Bib numbers will be required to enter and exit the gear check corral.  For safety purposes volunteers may ask to look inside of gear bags.

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Runner Safety:

This event takes place on city roads and sidewalks. There will be volunteers to help runners cross roads at some road crossings, but please be alert when you are running and pay attention at all crossings while following traffic laws. Your safety in crossing streets is your responsibility! In accordance with current Portland city regulations, special events have a very limited ability to hire Police officers for traffic control due to the understaffing of the Police department. Any runner using headphones should make sure their have only one headphone in their ear, or use bone conduction headphones.

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Awards:

Awards will be distributed for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall for Male and Female for each distance. Age group awards will also be provided for 1st place in age groups. Age Groups: 1-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
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If you are not able to stay for your award, they can be shipped to you for a $10 shipping and handling fee.

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Finish Line:

The finish line will have water and snacks. Swag will be available to purchase. Portable toilets and hand washing stations will be available in the start / finish area.

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Virtual:

The Virtual Run sign up is available between December 15, 2024 - June 14, 2025. Virtual runners complete and submit their information anytime between June 06 - June 22, 2025 to the virtual results page located here.  Virtual runners will have their items mailed to them shortly after the live race (June 13, 2025).

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Contact Email:

info@nsplit.com

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Contact Text:

208-806-1311

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Mailing Address:

Negative Split
PO Box 4221
Spokane, WA, 99220

Aid Stations / Nutrition:

Aid Stations will be equipped with water and sports drink, GU gels, and gummy bear chews. Water will be provided at the starting line.
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A limited supply of First Aid will be located at all Aid Stations on each course, and at the Finish Line.
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Half Marathon: There will be Aid Stations located every 2-3 miles along the course.
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10K: There will be TWO Aid Stations located along the course.
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5K: There will be NO Aid Station on the 5K course.
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There will be toilets at every aid station along the course.

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Runner Safety:

This event takes place on city roads and sidewalks. There will be volunteers to help runners cross roads at some road crossings, but please be alert when you are running and pay attention at all crossings while following traffic laws. Your safety in crossing streets is your responsibility! In accordance with current Portland city regulations, special events have a very limited ability to hire Police officers for traffic control due to the understaffing of the Police department. Any runner using headphones should make sure their have only one headphone in their ear, or use bone conduction headphones.

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Half Marathon (13.1 Miles)

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10K (6.2 Miles)

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5K (3.1 Miles)

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Kids Fun Run (2 Loops / 0.33 Miles

 
Refer A Friend... Earn Money:

Say Whaaat? We love our runners and we love our runners that talk about our race! We want to reward runners that get their friends and family to register. Refer 5 friends and earn a $25 refund back from your registration. Keep referring friends and run for free!

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How To Start:

When you register for the race, you will get a confirmation email with a referral link in it. Share that referral link to your friends and family. Each time someone registers with that link, it will be tracked. Once 5 people register from that link, you will receive $25 back on the credit card you used to register. Don't stop there, keep referring friends and we will refund you $25 for every additional 5 friends that register.

Effective June 10, 2023
Refunds, Transfers, and Deferrals: 

Distance Transfers:

A participant may transfer their registration to another distance that is not full within the same race at any time before the end of packet pick-up (i.e. 5k to 10k). If there is a price difference between the distances, the participant is responsible for the increased cost of the new registration compared to the previous amount paid for their registration. The race will not issue a full or partial refund if the participant is stepping down in registration cost (i.e. half marathon to 5k). All distance transfers can be completed from the online registration page under your profile.

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Live and Virtual Transfers:

All  live races will also have a virtual race option for participants choosing to participate virtually for any reason. Participants may transfer between live and virtual events if they are not full at any time before the end of packet pick-up. If there is a price difference between the virtual and live race, the participant is responsible for the increased cost of the live race compared to the previous amount paid for the registration. The race will not issue a full or partial refund if the participant already paid a higher registration fee and is stepping down in price. All event type transfers can be completed from the online registration page under your profile.

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Person to Person Transfers:

Person to person transfers will be allowed at any time before the end of packet pick-up for a $10 fee. Person to person transfers are limited to the swag available at the time of the transfer. Shirt sizes are subject to quantities on hand at the time of the transfer. A person to person transfer can be completed from the online registration page under your profile.

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Race to Race Transfers: 

Participants will be able to transfer their registration to another Negative Split produced event that is not full for a $30 fee plus any price changes to the new event. Race to race transfers are only allowed once per registration and must be used less than 365 days from the original race date. Race to race transfers are limited to the swag available at the time of the transfer. Shirt sizes are subject to quantities on hand at the time of the transfer. If there is a price difference between the two races, the participant is responsible for the increased cost of the new registration compared to the previous amount paid for the registration. The race will not issue a full or partial refund if the participant already paid a higher registration fee and is stepping down in price.

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Deferrals:

Deferrals to the following year are not allowed. Participants are encouraged to either participate in a different distance, virtually, or in a different race.

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Refunds:

Due to the long-term nature of planning for events and the many pre-sunk costs upfront for the race organization, refunds will not be allowed.

Live Race Results

The live race will be timed by Negative Split Event Timing with chip timing.  Each participant bib will contain a timing chip stuck to the back of the bib.  The timing chip will record your start and finish times based on when you cross the timing mats.  Please make sure your bib number is visible and on the outermost layer of your clothing and facing forward to guarantee the best chip reads while crossing our mats. Similarly, your bib number is used for photo identification for your race photos.

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Virtual Race Results

The Virtual Run sign up is available between December 15, 2024 - June 14, 2025. Virtual runners complete and submit their information anytime between June 06 - June 22, 2025 to the virtual results page located here.  Virtual runners will have their items mailed to them shortly after the live race (June 13, 2025).

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Photos

View your race photos here!

Race Start Location:

Sellwood Riverfront Park (1221 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR 97202)

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Parking:

There is some parking available at Sellwood Riverfront Park.  $5 paid parking is also available at Oaks Amusement Park only a short walk away from the start line.  Additionally, some parking can also be found in the surrounding neighborhoods.

We love our volunteers and our races could not happen without them!  To learn more about volunteer opportunities for this race please email info@nsplit.com.

Choose between three race distances in beautiful Portland, OR. Shirts and Medals are only guaranteed for participants registering more than 10 days before the race. Shirts and Medals are on a first come first serve basis for those registering less than 10 days before. If you are able to select a shirt size in registration, you will get a shirt. Once shirt sizes are sold out they will no longer be available in registration.

Registration Includes:

• Stylish finisher t-shirt
• Custom finisher medal
• Chip timing
• Epic views of Springwater Corridor Trail
• Gear check
• Well supported aid stations along course
• Finisher Pancakes

Upgrade your swag by adding a commemorative hoodie during registration.

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Pricing:

Half Marathon

• 12/15/24 - 01/15/25: $75
• 01/16/24  - 03/15/25: $90
• 03/16/25 - 04/15/25: $100
• 04/16/25 - 05/20/25: $110
• 05/21/25 - 06/13/25: $125

10K

• 12/15/24 - 01/15/25: $45
• 01/16/24  - 03/15/25: $55
• 03/16/25 - 04/15/25: $60
• 04/16/25 - 05/20/25: $65
• 05/21/25 - 06/13/25: $75

5K

• 12/15/24 - 01/15/25: $35
• 01/16/24  - 03/15/25: $40
• 03/16/25 - 04/15/25: $45
• 04/16/25 - 05/20/25: $50
• 05/21/25 - 06/13/25: $55

Kids Fun Run

• 12/15/24 - 06/13/25: $20

Virtual Run

• 12/15/24 - 06/14/25: $45

The Virtual Run sign up is available between December 15, 2024 - June 14, 2025. Virtual runners complete and submit their information anytime between June 06 - June 22, 2025 to the virtual results page located here.  Virtual runners will have their items mailed to them shortly after the live race (June 13, 2025).

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