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 Race Events
Hood to Coast/Portland to Coast:
August 27 - 28, 2010
We are full. But we need backup walkers. The cost will be $74.00 per walker for transportation, registration fee, team shirt, etc. If you are interested to join us, please contact dpo.main.gmail.com.
Where:

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 Training Dates
February 27, 10am:           
Duniway Track next to YMCA
(SW Portland)

Work on various speed level on flat public track

Direction:
2831 SW BARBUR BLVD., Portland

Take I-5 freeway
Take the I-405 S exit towards St. Helens/Ocean Beaches
Merge onto I-405 South
Take the exit\1C towards SW 6th AVE/US - 26/Ross Island Bridge
Stay straight to go onto SW BROADWAY/ US-26 EAST
Turn RIGHT onto SW BARBUR BLVD
Parking lot is on the right next to the Track (only one hour)
Suggest parking on SW HOOKER ST or SW SHERIDAN ST

Latitude:
Longitude:      
45.5042°N 122.6823°W
45°N 30' 15.09" N 122°N 40' 56.37" W
 

March 13, 10am:        
Marine Drive
(North Portland near Portland Int’l Airport)

100% flat – no trees/no shades

Direction:
2808 NE MARINE DRIVE  (Pacific Power Boats building)

From North (Vancouver):
I-5 SOUTH to PORTLAND
Take the MARINE DR. EAST exit, EXIT 307, toward OR-99E S/M.L.K. JR. BLVD..
Merge onto N MARINE DR.
Stay STRAIGHT to go onto N MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD/OR-99E.
Take the ramp toward I-5/MARINE DR. E.
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT.
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto N MARINE WAY.
Stay STRAIGHT to go onto N MARINE DR.
2808 NE MARINE DR is on the right

From East (Gresham):
I-84 WEST to Portland.
Merge onto I-205 NORTH
Take the AIRPORT WAY E. exit, EXIT 24B
Merge onto NE AIRPORT WAY
Turn LEFT onto NE 122nd BLVD
Turn LEFT onto NE MARINE DR
2808 NE MARINE DR is on the left

From South (Salem):
I-5 NORTH
Take the I-205 exit, exit number 288, towards I-84/THE DALLES/SEATTLE
Merge onto I-205 NORTH
Take the AIRPORT WAY E. exit, EXIT 24B
Merge onto NE AIRPORT WAY
Turn LEFT onto NE 122nd BLVD
Turn LEFT onto NE MARINE DR
2808 NE MARINE DR is on the left
  
From West (Beaverton):
Hwy26 EAST toward Portland
Merge onto I-405 N via exit on the LEFT toward ST. HELEN/SEATTLE
Merge onto I-5 N toward SEATTLE
Take the MARINE DR. exit, EXIT 307, toward OR-99E.
Take the ramp toward DELTA PARK/MARINE DR. EAST
Turn LEFT onto N MARINE WAY
Stay STRAIGHT to go onto N MARINE DR
2808 NE MARINE DR is on the right


NOTE: It’s at a boat shop called “Pacific Power Boats”, drive around the building, and to the back to find parking.

Latitude:
Longitude:      
45.5994°N 122.6357°W
45°N 35' 57.84" N 122°N 38' 8.61" W


March 27, 10am:        
Forest Park’s Thurman Road Trail
(NW Portland)

75% uphill/downhill, 25% flat – mostly forest

Direction:
Get on NW 23rd ST, Portland

Go WEST on NW THURMAN ST (in NW area, the streets are in alphabetical order so it is easy to find Thurman!)
Stay on SW THURMAN ST (DON'T make any turns or get off this road)
This road will become a dead end with a gate.
Park anywhere and the trail begins after the GATE.

Latitude:
Longitude:      
45.5391°N 122.7253°W
45°N 32' 20.87" N 122°N 43' 31.16" W

Note: Parking is scarce so come early.


April 10, 10am:           
Tom McCall/Vera Katz Water Front Park Loop (Downtown Portland)

100% flat - some trees/some shades by the Willamette River, crossing over Hawthorne and Steele bridges

Direction:

From West Portland:
I-5 North
Turn LEFT on to SE WATER AVE.
Turn LEFT onto SE MADISON ST to end of street
Parking lot is on the right side

From East Portland:
Take the I-84 WEST w/US-30 w/ramp.
Take the I-5 SOUTH exit on the left towards SALEM
Merge onto SE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD.
Turn RIGHT onto SE TAYLOR ST.
Turn LEFT onto SE WATER AVE.
Turn RIGHT onto SE MAIN ST to end of street
Parking lot is on the left side

Latitude:
Longitude:      
45.5141°N 122.6681°W
45°N 30' 50.6" N 122°N 40' 5.28" W


April 24, 10am:           
Mary Young State Park
(Lake Oswego/S. Portland)

50% uphill/downhill, 50% flat – partly forest

Direction:

From North (Vancouver):
I-5 SOUTH
Take the exit, exit #297, towards SW TERWILLIGER BLVD
Keep RIGHT at the fork in the ramp
Merge onto SW BARBUR BLVD
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto SW TERWILLIGER BLVD. Pass through 1 roundabout.
SW TERWILLIGER BLVD becomes SW TERWILLIGER BLVD/SW TERWILLIGER BLVD EXT.
SW TERWILLIGER BLVD/SW TERWILLIGER BLVD EXT becomes SW TERWILLIGER BLVD.
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto N STATE ST/OR-43
N STATE ST/OR-43 becomes OR-43
OR-43 becomes OR-43/WILLAMETTE DR
You're in the vicinity of the state park. Look for the state park shield or name on a sign along the roadway

From East (Gresham):
I-84 EAST
Take the I-205 S exit, exit number 6, towards SALEM
Merge onto I-205 SOUTH
Take the OR-43 exit, exit number 8, towards WEST LINN/LAKE OSWEGO
Turn RIGHT onto WILLAMETTE DR/OR-43
You're in the vicinity of the state park. Look for the state park shield or name on a sign along the roadway

From South (Salem):
I-5 NORTH
Take the I-205 exit, exit  number 288, towards I-84/THE DALLES/SEATTLE
Merge onto I-205 NORTH
Take the OR-43 exit, exit number 8, towards WEST LINN/LAKE OSWEGO
Turn LEFT onto WILLAMETTE DR/OR-43
You're in the vicinity of the state park. Look for the state park shield or name on a sign along the roadway

From West (Beaverton):
US-26 EAST
Take the OR-217 SOUTH exit #69A towards TIGARD/SALEM
Merge onto OR-217 SOUTH
Stay straight to go onto KRUSE WAY
Turn LEFT onto LOWER BOONES FERRY RD
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto COUNTRY CLUB RD
COUNTRY CLUB RD becomes A AVE
Turn RIGHT onto N STATE ST/OR-43
N STATE ST/OR-43 becomes OR-43
OR-43 becomes OR-43/WILLAMETTE DR
You're in the vicinity of the state park. Look for the state park shield or name on a sign along the roadway

Latitude:
Longitude:      
45.3803°N 122.628°W
45°N 22' 49.21" N 122°N 37' 40.72" W


May 8, 10am                      
Springwater Corridor
(SE Portland)

100% flat – few shades/few trees

Direction:
Intersection of SE RAMONA and SE 122nd AVE, Portland

From I-205 from North:
Take SE FOSTER ROAD Exit
Turn LEFT (East) at the first traffic light
Keep on SE FOSTER ROAD to SE 122nd AVE
Turn LEFT onto SE 122nd AVE, Go on for 2-3 blocks. You will see bicycle crossing signs
Signs that is where Springwater Trail crosses
Park on the SE 122nd AVE street

From I-205 from South:
Take SE FOSTER ROAD Exit
Turn RIGHT (East) at the first traffic light
Keep of SE FOSTER ROAD to SE 122nd AVE
Turn LEFT onto SE 122nd AVE, Go on for 2-3 blocks. You will see bicycle crossing signs
Signs that is where Springwater Trail crosses.
Park on the SE 122nd AVE street

Latitude:
Longitude:      
45.4804°N 122.5373°W
45°N 28' 49.59" N 122°N 32' 14.41" W


May 22, 10am:           
Commonweath Lake & Foothills Park Trails
(West Portland/Beaverton)

50% uphill/downhill, 50% flat - partly forest 

Direction:
11640 SW PARK WAY, Beaverton

From US-26 from East:
US-26 WEST toward BEAVERTON
Take the CEDAR HILLS BLVD. exit #68, toward BEAVERTON
Turn LEFT onto SW CEDAR HILLS BLVD
Turn RIGHT onto SW PARK WAY
Cedar Hills Recreation Center’s parking lot is on the left-hand side

From US-26 from West:
US-26 EAST toward BEAVERTON
Take the CEDAR HILLS BLVD. exit #68, toward BEAVERTON
Turn RIGHT onto SW CEDAR HILLS BLVD
Turn RIGHT onto SW PARK WAY
Cedar Hills Recreation Center’s parking lot is on the left-hand side

Latitude:
Longitude:      
45.5078°N 122.7972°W
45°N 30' 27.96" N 122°N 47' 49.84" W


June 5, 10am:            
Hoyt Arboretum (Wildwood Trail)
(NW Portland)

60% uphill/downhill and 40% flat – almost 100% forest

Direction:
4000 SW FAIRVIEW BLVD, Portland

From US-26 from East:
US-26 WEST
Take the exit Sylvan
Turn RIGHT onto SYLVAN ROAD
Turn RIGHT onto SW SKYLINE BLVD
Turn RIGHT onto SW FAIRVIEW BLVD
Hoyt Arboretum’s parking lot is on the right-hand side

From US-26 from West:
US-26 EAST
Take the exit Sylvan
Turn LEFT onto SYLVAN ROAD
Turn RIGHT onto SW SKYLINE BLVD
Turn RIGHT onto SW FAIRVIEW BLVD
Hoyt Arboretum’s parking lot is on the right-hand side

Latitude:
Longitude:      
45.5152°N 122.716°W
45°N 30’ 54.88” N 122°N 42’ 57.63” W


- Starting every week –

June 12, 10am:           
Oak Park Trail
(SE Portland - Springwater on the Willamette)

100% flat, trail traveling through wooded areas along the Willamette River

Direction:

From North (Vancouver):
I-5 SOUTH to PORTLAND
Take the OR-43 exit, EXIT 299A, toward LAKE OSWEGO
Stay STRAIGHT to go onto SW HOOD AVE/OR-43 SOUTH
Keep RIGHT at the fork to go on OR-43 SOUTH
Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto SELLWOOD BRIDGE
SELLWOOD BRIDGE becomes SE TACOMA ST
Turn LEFT onto SE SPOKANE ST
Turn RIGHT onto SE OAKS PARK WAY
Parking lot is on the left side

From East (Gresham):
I-84 WEST to Portland
Merge onto I-5 SOUTH toward SALEM
Take the OR-43 exit, EXIT 299A, toward LAKE OSWEGO
Stay STRAIGHT to go onto SW HOOD AVE/OR-43 SOUTH
Keep RIGHT at the fork to go on OR-43 SOUTH
Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto SELLWOOD BRIDGE
SELLWOOD BRIDGE becomes SE TACOMA ST
Turn LEFT onto SE SPOKANE ST
Turn RIGHT onto SE OAKS PARK WAY
Parking lot is on the left side

From South (Salem):
I-5 NORTH to PORTLAND
Take the TERWILLIGER BLVD. exit, EXIT 297
Take the TERWILLIGER BLVD. ramp
Turn RIGHT onto SW TERWILLIGER BLVD.
Turn LEFT onto SW TAYLORS FERRY RD
Turn RIGHT onto SW MACADAM AVE/OR-43
Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto SELLWOOD BRIDGE
SELLWOOD BRIDGE becomes SE TACOMA ST
Turn LEFT onto SE SPOKANE ST
Turn RIGHT onto SE OAKS PARK WAY
Parking lot is on the left side
  
From West (Beaverton):
Hwy26 EAST to Portland
Merge I-5 SOUTH toward SALEM
Take the OR-43 exit, EXIT 299A, toward LAKE OSWEGO
Stay STRAIGHT to go onto SW HOOD AVE/OR-43 SOUTH
Keep RIGHT at the fork to go on OR-43 SOUTH
Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto SELLWOOD BRIDGE
SELLWOOD BRIDGE becomes SE TACOMA ST
Turn LEFT onto SE SPOKANE ST
Turn RIGHT onto SE OAKS PARK WAY
Parking lot is on the left side

Latitude:
Longitude:      
45.4658°N 122.6624°W
45°N 27' 56.88" N 122°N 39' 44.65" W


June 19, 10am:           
Rock Creek Regional Trail
(West Portland)

50% uphill/downhill, 50% flat - partly forest 

Direction:
Corner of NW 185th AVE and NW WEST UNION ROAD, Portland
 
From US-26 from East:
US-26 WEST toward BEAVERTON
Take the 185th AVE exit #64, toward P.C.C.-ROCK CR
Turn RIGHT onto NW 185th AVE
Rock Creek Regional Trail’s parking lot is on the left-hand side before the intersection of NW 185th AVE and NW WEST UNION RD

From US-26 from West:
US-26 EAST toward BEAVERTON
Take the 185th AVE exit #64, toward P.C.C.-ROCK CR
Turn LEFT onto NW 185th AVE
Rock Creek Regional Trail’s parking lot is on the left-hand side before the intersection of NW 185th AVE and NW WEST UNION RD

Latitude:
Longitude:      
45.5562°N 122.868°W
45°N 33' 22.34" N 122°N 52' 4.62" W


June 26, 10am:           
Duniway Track next to YMCA
(SW Portland)

Work on various speed level on flat public track

Direction:
2831 SW BARBUR BLVD., Portland

Take I-5 freeway
Take the I-405 S exit towards St. Helens/Ocean Beaches
Merge onto I-405 South
Take the exit\1C towards SW 6th AVE/US - 26/Ross Island Bridge
Stay straight to go onto SW BROADWAY/ US-26 EAST
Turn RIGHT onto SW BARBUR BLVD
Parking lot is on the right next to the Track (only one hour)
Suggest parking on SW HOOKER ST or SW SHERIDAN ST

Latitude:
Longitude:      
45.5042°N 122.6823°W
45°N 30' 15.09" N 122°N 40' 56.37" W


July 3                      
No training because of a holiday.

July 10, 10am:           
Salmon Creek Greenway
(Vancouver, WA)

One-way flat paved trail (3.1 miles), along the banks of Salmon Creek with some forest, open meadows, ponds.

Direction:

July 17, 10am:           
Mount Tabor
(SE Portland)

70% uphill/downhill, 30% flat - mostly forest

Direction:
Located in SE Portland, between SE DIVISION ST and SE BELMONT ST / between SE 60th AVE and SE 71th AVE

Go to SE 60th AVE (from North or South)
Turn LEFT (or RIGHT) onto SE SALMON ST, later becomes SE RESERVOIR LOOP DR
Take very sharp LEFT onto SE SALMON WAY going up the hill
Parking is on left side

Another Alternative Route:
Go to SE BELMONT toward EAST or WEST
Turn LEFT (or RIGHT) onto SE 69th AVE
Take the RIGHT fork onto MT TABOR, later becomes SE SALMON WAY going up the hill
Parking is on right side

Latitude:
Longitude:      
45.5157°N 122.5963°W
45°N 30' 56.41" N 122°N 35' 46.86" W


July 24, 10am:           
Canceled - No Training
 

July 31, 10am:           
Banks-Vernonia State Trail (Start at Buxton Trailhead) (Stub Stewart State Park) 

Some uphill/downhill, some flat – some forest and some no shade.

Direction:

From Portland:
From NW Sunset Hwy/US-26 W toward Astoria/Tillamook (about 28
miles from Portland downtown).
Turn right at NW Fisher Rd - 0.7 mi
Continue on NW Bacona Rd - 0.7 mi
Look for the sign of "Buxton Trailhead.
There will be a parking lot.


August 7, 10am:           
Nike Campus Track
(Beaverton)

Work on various speed levels on soft flat track

Direction:
Located in Beaverton, west of Murray Rd. between Walker and Jenkins
(More details for exact location)

Latitude:
Longitude:      
45.507°N 122.8252°W
45°N 30' 25.12" N 122°N 49' 30.86" W


August 14, 10am:           
Marine Drive
(North Portland near Portland Int’l Airport)

100% flat – no trees/no shades

Direction:
2808 NE MARINE DRIVE  (Pacific Power Boats building)

From North (Vancouver):
I-5 SOUTH to PORTLAND
Take the MARINE DR. EAST exit, EXIT 307, toward OR-99E S/M.L.K. JR. BLVD..
Merge onto N MARINE DR.
Stay STRAIGHT to go onto N MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD/OR-99E.
Take the ramp toward I-5/MARINE DR. E.
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT.
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto N MARINE WAY.
Stay STRAIGHT to go onto N MARINE DR.
2808 NE MARINE DR is on the right

From East (Gresham):
I-84 WEST to Portland.
Merge onto I-205 NORTH
Take the AIRPORT WAY E. exit, EXIT 24B
Merge onto NE AIRPORT WAY
Turn LEFT onto NE 122nd BLVD
Turn LEFT onto NE MARINE DR
2808 NE MARINE DR is on the left

From South (Salem):
I-5 NORTH
Take the I-205 exit, exit number 288, towards I-84/THE DALLES/SEATTLE
Merge onto I-205 NORTH
Take the AIRPORT WAY E. exit, EXIT 24B
Merge onto NE AIRPORT WAY
Turn LEFT onto NE 122nd BLVD
Turn LEFT onto NE MARINE DR
2808 NE MARINE DR is on the left
  
From West (Beaverton):
Hwy26 EAST toward Portland
Merge onto I-405 N via exit on the LEFT toward ST. HELEN/SEATTLE
Merge onto I-5 N toward SEATTLE
Take the MARINE DR. exit, EXIT 307, toward OR-99E.
Take the ramp toward DELTA PARK/MARINE DR. EAST
Turn LEFT onto N MARINE WAY
Stay STRAIGHT to go onto N MARINE DR
2808 NE MARINE DR is on the right


NOTE: It’s at a boat shop called “Pacific Power Boats”, drive around the building, and to the back to find parking.

Latitude:
Longitude:      
45.5994°N 122.6357°W
45°N 35' 57.84" N 122°N 38' 8.61" W


August 21, 10am:           
Springwater Corridor
(SE Portland)

100% flat – few shades/few trees

Direction:
Intersection of SE RAMONA and SE 122nd AVE, Portland

From I-205 from North:
Take SE FOSTER ROAD Exit
Turn LEFT (East) at the first traffic light
Keep on SE FOSTER ROAD to SE 122nd AVE
Turn LEFT onto SE 122nd AVE, Go on for 2-3 blocks. You will see bicycle crossing signs
Signs that is where Springwater Trail crosses
Park on the SE 122nd AVE street

From I-205 from South:
Take SE FOSTER ROAD Exit
Turn RIGHT (East) at the first traffic light
Keep of SE FOSTER ROAD to SE 122nd AVE
Turn LEFT onto SE 122nd AVE, Go on for 2-3 blocks. You will see bicycle crossing signs
Signs that is where Springwater Trail crosses.
Park on the SE 122nd AVE street

Latitude:
Longitude:      
45.4804°N 122.5373°W
45°N 28' 49.59" N 122°N 32' 14.41" W


August 27 - 28:           
Portland to Coast Relay
(www.hoodtocoast.com/index_ptc.php?i=ptc)

 


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