Hippie Chick Half Marathon & Quarter Marathon

Hippie Chick is now SOLD OUT!  Congratulations Hippie Chicks 2010! Kids run is still available.

Email update: 2/25/2010:

Hello to all of you Hippie Chicks! 

I hope this email finds you happy and healthy and I hope your training for the Hippie Chick Half Marathon is underway as we are just about 10 weeks away from the race.  Remember that this is event is all about you and all of the great women in your life and remember that the reason we signed up for this race is to push ourselves through these tough winter months with a goal and mindset of getting and staying fit both mentally and physically!  Keep up the good work on your training and make sure you make time for yourself each day.  The first step out the door is always the hardest so without giving it too much thought put your feet in your running or walking shoes and GO!

We are hosting two long training runs for the Hippie Chicks at Portland Running Company on Grand Avenue (www.portlandrunningcompany.com for map and directions). We will meet at 8am on both of the below Saturday's and run together on the waterfront downtown. Please mark your calendar and come join us for these group runs.  It is so fun to meet the other women and make some new friends and training partners along the way.

Saturday, April 10, 2010 8am
8 mile run on waterfront
Fashion Show following group run
refreshments and giveaways

Saturday, April 24, 2010 8am
11 mile run on waterfront
Guest Speaker:  Nikki Rafie
Tips on training and racing
Nikki is a Portland icon winning the Portland Marathon and qualifying for the Olympic Marathon Trials.

If we don't see you at the training runs we will see you at packet pick up or on race day morning.

Thanks for being a Hippie Chick and supporting the Raphael House of Portland.

Happy running and walking!

Welcome to the Hippie Chick Half & Quarter Marathon website.

The 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, at the race, or online. We women 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. See you Mother's Day Weekend! Paula Harkin

Hippie Chick Half Marathon & Quarter Marathon - Kids Run

Fees: $59. Half or Quarter Marathon includes Brooks Technical Running Tee, pancake breakfast after the race, cool finisher medal

$15. Kids Run includes cotton Tee, pancake breakfast after the run and entertainment by BJ The Clown

$5. Pancake Breakfast for dad's and other family at the race.

Date: Saturday, May 8, 2010

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

Where: Champoeg State Park - St. Paul, Oregon

Host Hotel: The Century Hotel - Tualatin, OR

Packet Pick-up

• Friday 5/7 - Portland Running Company - West Linn, OR 10-6pm
  OR

• Saturday 5/8 - Champoeg State Park - Oak Grove Shelter beginning at 7am

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 therefore you must wear your timing chip in order to get scored and timed. Your timing chip is disposable so you may recycle it or keep it.

Race Day: After you participate in the Hippie Chick Half or Quarter Marathon, you will receive a cool Brooks Technical running T-shirt. The finisher shirts 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! Enjoy a well-deserved MIMOSA after the race and celebrate your accomplishment with the other amazing women that participated!

New in 2010: Pancakes!! Enjoy hot pancakes, butter and syrup after the race this year, we are so excited to bring you this fabulous finish that you so deserve on Mother's Day weekend.

Finisher Medals: Every finisher in the half marathon and the quarter marathon will receive a finisher medal.

Post Race: This year we are serving hot pancakes with butter and syrup, work up your appetite on the course and come enjoy a steaming hot plate of panckes included with your race entry. Jamba Juice and Cinnabon will also be on site to help replenish your bod, yummmy!

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!

Massage will be available by East-West College this year. The massages are complimentary but please consider leaving these wonderful folks a tip! We appreciate them coming out and volunteering!

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.

Hippie Chick Race Course

The Hippie Chick Course is rolling but mostly flat, The course runs 98% 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 HEED sports drink on the course. Don't forget to stop for your chocolate kisses along the way!

General Info

The Hippie Chick Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon will be held on Saturday, May 08, 2010. Race start is 9:00am at Champoeg State Park. The Hippie Chick Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon is limited to 900 participants. BEFORE you sign up know that we do not offer refunds or transfers in this event. You may not give your number to another runner. Entries not used will be given to sponsors and charities. 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 Tee and finisher's medal or necklace. This year we are serving hot pancakes 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 is a one mile untimed race. 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 $5 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 7, 2010 at Portland Running Company, West Linn, Oregon. You can pick up your packet at Portland Running Company from 10am - 6pm OR you can pick up your packet the morning of the race beginning at 7:00am. Sign up is online at Active.com, no in-store or mail in registrations will be accepted. The first 900 participants will be Hippie Chicks 2010! Watch your email in box for updates and training runs. Questions? Email Paula. Race entry fee 2010 is $59. which includes your Hippie Chick Technical T, pancakes, mimosas and a cool finisher medal. Hope to see you all in May!

Event Photos

Evan Pilchik will be taking pictures at Hippie Chick this year. Please visit his groovy site to view race day photos!

Our Sponsors

A huge thanks to our sponsors: Brooks, Portland Running Company, The Pointe Spa, The Old Spaghetti Factory, Jamba Juice, Cinnabon, Luna Bar.