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Thank you for reviewing the event website and our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have any additional questions please contact us here.
FAQ’s
Enjoy free race photos from Clancy Creative on our Facebook Page in the week following the event.
We appreciate and encourage all feedback. Please send all feedback to info@graymattermarketing.com
There are tons of amazing hotels around Portland. We do not have any official partner hotels at this time.
Yes, as long as you can maintain the course minimum pace. We welcome runners and walkers of all speeds. However, volunteers, on course-aid and roads can only be secured and staffed for a set amount of time.
The course will “close” on a continuous pace of 16:00 minutes per mile. Anyone who cannot maintain the 16:00 minute per mile pace must move to the sidewalk as the course closes to allow regular traffic through. Runner services cannot be guaranteed for participants beyond the 16:00 minute per mile pace.
There is no designated gear bag drop. Parking is close by and we suggest leaving your belongings and extra layers in your car.
All participants will receive a short sleeved wicking t-shirt at packet pick-up. Wicking shirts generally run smaller than standard cotton shirts. They will be available in unisex and women’s cuts. Please note that shirts are ordered weeks in advance of the event and that size quantities are based on what participants indicated when they registered. For this reason, we ask that you please pick-up the shirt size you registered for.
Yes! In fact, we encourage it and would be happy to refill it along the route at the aid stations.
A variety of post-race fruit, granola bars and water will be available post-race. To ensure there’s enough snacks for all of our finishers, remember that the athlete food is for runners only.
Hurray! If you’d like to volunteer please visit our Volunteer Page for full details.
Race results will be posted on our website and on our Facebook Page following the event. If you notice an issue or need a correction with your time? Click the red “corrections” button on the RaceWire results link to request a review from our timer.
If you’re still having issues, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Yes. Click HERE For a full breakdown of our award structure. Awards are based on gun time.
You can look up if you are registered through your Eventbrite account. Full instructions HERE.
The Portland 10 Miler is capped around at 1,400 total participants but we do not anticipate selling out.
We do not typically offer coupon discounts to this race. Be sure to register early for the lowest prices, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for other offers. You can also inquire with one of our partner charities about their fundraising efforts and complimentary bibs.
Water and Nuun will be available roughly every two miles, at miles 2.0, 4.0, 6.0, and 8.0
Medical support will tail the race, and will be offered at the finish line. Restrooms are available at a few spots along the course. Please review the course map above to see the specific aid station offerings.
We do not allow the following on the course: unregistered runners, pets, baby joggers, strollers, any wheeled vehicles other than wheelchairs (In accordance with USATF guidelines, wheelchair athletes must wear helmets).
Yes. Headphones are permitted but we ask you to please be considerate and keep the volume low enough so that you remain aware of your surroundings, course marshals, volunteers, staff and fellow runners.
There are suggested parking locations for the event, all on a first-come-first-serve basis. Arriving early and carpooling are strongly recommended.
- Edward Payson Park at the Sebago to the Sea Trail entrance (map). Note: this lot will fill up early and is only accessible from Baxter Blvd. which will be shut down to traffic at 7:30 AM.
- Neighborhood Parking on Washington Ave, Presumpscot St. and the surrounding side streets. Please be respectful of our neighbors and park only in designated street parking.
To ensure you have the most stress-free parking possible, please arrive early.
All participants must show a photo ID at pick-up. Participants may pick-up for friends and family, but must provide a copy of the ID or a photo of the ID on their phone for verification.
Full registration and packet pick-up information HERE.
Race Policies
Registration Policies
Gray Matter Marketing is a small business dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle with charitably focused events that highlight the communities we are fortunate to call hosts cities.
Refunds
Full refunds are allowed up to 30 days prior to the event.
Please email info@graymattermarketing.com to request a refund and include your name and the event name. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS made to requests after the 30 day prior deadline.
Deferrals
Deferrals to the next year’s race are allowed up to 30 days before the event.
Please email info@graymattermarketing.com to request a deferral. This will be available for you to register for the following year’s event. Instructions for using the deferral will be emailed to you.
Transfers
We do not allow transfers of registrations or bib swapping. No exceptions.
Eventbrite Credits
Our registration platform has phased out their credit program. Any credits issued will be available for use up to their expiration. After the credit expires, we regret that we cannot honor the credit for future events.
Extreme Weather Policy
The coastal location and time of year bring obvious chances of adverse weather conditions. Runners should monitor the weather leading up to race day and prepare accordingly.
Our events are held rain or shine. However, there is always the potential for extreme or severe weather conditions. Race organizers will do as much as we can to ensure the experience is as safe as possible. In the event of severe weather, the race may be delayed as race officials consult public safety officers. If there is more than a short delay, if conditions persist, or the forecast calls for extreme weather, race officials reserve the right to alter or cancel the race. We do not schedule “rain dates”. Any decision to cancel an event is done as an absolute last resort and is made collectively with local risk management, police, fire & rescue, and medical personnel as appropriate. In such situations, there will be NO REFUNDS as registrants accept any such risk of their entry fee when signing up.
Please check the website, our Facebook page, and your email before the race for any changes or cancellations.
