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2012 RESULTS POSTED HERE (post-race)

The Second Annual Heart Breaker Half Run/Walk, with the accompanying 10K & 5K Run/Walk is an event designed for the whole family, (mom, dad, brother, sister, son, daughter, wife, husband, best friend, coworker, etc.) as well as friends and neighbors. This is a great opportunity to spend a beautiful Sunday morning with someone special. The Half-Marathon also features two-person team divisions that allow participants to share the experience of time.

So whether you're in love, out of love, or looking for love, plan to join us for this Valentine Celebration.

LOCATION: World Trade Center, 121 SW Salmon, Downtown Portland, Oregon

START TIMES:

Half-Marathon Run/Walk: 7:30am
5K Run/Walk: 7:40am
10K Run/Walk: 8:40am

Registration Items (Add $5.00 to entry fee for Late Reg at Packet Pick-up /DOR) * Entry Includes Long Sleeved Cotton Shirt (white with Red Print) Fee   Half-Marathon Run/Walk $55.00   10K Run/Walk $40.00   5K Run/Walk $30.00   Finisher Medal (CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE) $10.00   Commemorative Tech Shirt (red with white print) $15.00   Commemorative Sweatshirt (red with white print) $25.00

Commemorative Long Sleeved Cotton Shirt is included with event entry fee if registered by Friday, February 3rd. T-shirts and additional purchased Tech Shirts, Sweatshirts and Finisher Medals will not be guaranteed to those who registered after Friday, February 3rd. Additional merchandise will not be ordered after the race.

Mail-In: Registrations must be postmarked by Friday, Feb 10th. Make checks payable to Heart Breaker, and mail to:

AA Sports, Ltd.
4836 SW Western Ave
Beaverton, OR 97005

To register online - CLICK HERE
To Download a printable entry form - CLICK HERE

* Purchase commemorative Finisher Medal - CLICK HERE

Pre-Race Day Packet Pickup/Registration: Saturday, February 18th at Foot Traffic (NE Portland location - 4020 NE Fremont St) from 10am - 4pm. This packet pickup will take place in conjuction with the 5th Annual RaceCenter Event Expo. For more details about the expo, visit www.foottraffic.us/events.

Registration/Packet Pickup will continue on race day at the World Trade Center, located at 121 SW Salmon, Downtown Portland, Oregon at 6:30 AM. Registration/Packet Pickup will close 15 minutes before the start of each race.

If you need to change the race you registered for (ex: switching from the half marathon to the 10K), please email AA Sports prior to the race day, or when picking up your packet. It is very important that you are wearing the correct race bib/Timing Chip for the race you are participating in.

Start Your Training!
Join us for a run so you can see for yourself how the Galloway run/walk/run method can get you to the finish line injury free and feeling great! We will be meeting every Saturday leading up to the Heart Breaker 1/2 Marathon in Portland on February 19th. Come and join us to see how Jeff Galloway's run/walk method can work for you!

What do Program Members Receive?
*A copy of Jeff Galloway's book Galloway's Training Programs
*A discounted entry into the Heart Breaker Half Marathon
*A technical singlet
*A training program designed by US Olympian Jeff Galloway
*Group runs every weekend with pace groups for all abilities
*Direct email access to US Olympian Jeff Galloway to ask so you can ask YOUR training questions!

Need More Info?
For information about the Portland Galloway Training Program, contact Holly Frey or Susan Asam. You can also check out our facebook page!

Sign up today! CLICK HERE

Heart Breaker Half Marathon (3-1/2 hour time limit)
The Start/Finish line is located opposite the Portland World Trade Center outdoor plaza on SW Salmon St between 1st & 2nd Ave. Begin by turning left (north) into the near lanes of Naito Pkwy and head north to 9th Ave. Turn left onto 9th then right onto Overton passing through the Pearl District to 18th Ave. Now weave your way through the light industrial area of NW Portland by turning left on Vaughn, right on 20th Ave, left on Wilson St, right onto 22nd Ave, right onto York then left onto 21st Ave to Front St. It is now a long stretch southbound on Front Ave (which turns into Naito Pkwy) past Salmon St all the way to Barbur Blvd. Now turn right onto Barbur then left onto Sheridan. The course then takes you onto one of the most popular running paths beginning at Dunaway Park up the hill paralleling Terwilliger Blvd, past the Chart House. It is all downhill from here as you proceed to Capitol Hwy where you will turn left and run a new route northbound by taking the flyover to the NB lanes of Barbur Blvd. Continue downhill to the junction of Barbur / Naito Pkwy and proceed back to the finish line via Naito Pkwy. The first 5.8 miles is predominantly flat with the next 4 miles being a mix of flat, slight upgrades and a few more challenging hills. Then it is all downhill for the final 3.3+ miles from the Chart House to the finish line.

Half Marathon Course Map: CLICK HERE

Heart Breaker 10K
The Start of the race is at the SW corner of the WTC at the intersection of Naito Blvd & Taylor St, less than 400 ft from the finish line. Begin by heading north in the near lanes of Naito Pkwy to 9th Ave. Turn left onto 9th then right onto Overton passing through the Pearl District to 18th Ave. Now weave your way through the light industrial area of NW Portland by turning left on Vaughn, right on 20th Ave, left on Wilson St, right onto 22nd Ave, right onto York then left onto 21st Ave to Front St. Now turn left and proceed north for approximately 0.55 miles to the TA Point. It is now a long stretch southbound on Front Ave (which turns into Naito Pkwy) back to Salmon St and the finish line located opposite the Portland World Trade Center outdoor plaza on SW Salmon St between 1st & 2nd Ave. The course is predominantly flat with the only measurable elevation change occurring from Everett St northbound for 0.15 miles.

10K Course Map: CLICK HERE

Heart Breaker 5K
The Start/Finish line is located opposite the Portland World Trade Center outdoor plaza on SW Salmon St between 1st & 2nd Ave. Begin by turning left (north) into the near lanes of Naito Pkwy and head north to the TA Point located just prior to the intersection of Naito Pkwy & Taylor St. Make the turn-around and head south for approximately 1.4 miles to Barbur Blvd. Turn right onto Barbur to Whitaker St, then right to 1st Ave, left on 1st to Curry St, then left again onto Naito Pkwy Frontage Rd and back onto Naito Parkway heading north. The final 1.2 miles is downhill to flat back to the finish line on SW Salmon St.

5K Course Map: CLICK HERE

Commemorative Sweatshirts & Tech shirts (Red with White Print) will be sold through on-line and mail-in registrations. Merchandise is guaranteed only to those who have pre-purchased them by Friday, Feb 3rd. No post race orders will be placed.

Timing for this race will be done using the MYLAPS "Chip on the Bib". Please note the following to ensure you are using this Timing Chip properly:

- You must wear your bib. It can be worn on the front or back of your shirt, on your running shorts or using a bib belt. NOTE! It is preferable that you wear the bib so that the number is visible from the front so that you can be identified by the photographer.

- DO NOT crumple or fold the bib as this will break the transponder antenna

- DO NOT place the bib between your body and your child's (i.e. this is what happens when you carry your child when finishing the race). This action will prevent the transponder from sending its signal.

- DO NOT remove your shirt and carry it folded up in your hand. This action may prevent the transponder from sending its signal if the bib itself is folded or inside your moist shirt.

-The Timing Chip is disposable so no need to return it after the race. If you wish to RECYCLE the TIMING CHIP please leave it affixed to the bib and turn in the entire bib at the finish line.

Results will be posted at the finish party and on the AA Sports, Ltd. website: www.racecenter.com following the race.

Awards will be given to the Overall Male and Female, and Master Male and Female. Commemorative awards will be given to the top three in each age division (12 & under, 13-15, 16-19, and 5 year age groups to 80 & over). Half-Marathon Team awards will be presented to top two teams in each team category.

Combinations of: Spouses; Mother/Daughter; Mother/Son; Father/Daughter; Father/Son; Siblings/Male; Siblings/Female; Siblings/Mixed; Friends/Male; Friends/Female; Friends/Mixed. Commemorative Certificates will be given to the top two teams in each category. All individuals on teams are also scored as singles, and are eligible for Age Group awards.

POST RACE FESTIVITIES

A Post Race Celebration complete with food, beverage (including HOT CHOCOLATE (with a little splash of peppermint schnapps), music, a festive atmosphere, and great door prizes await you at the World Trade Center Plaza, located at the corner of SW 1st and Salmon St. Downtown Portland, Oregon.

Pre-Registered Participant Confirmations will be posted on www.racecenter.com - click on CONFIRMATIONS. Prior to Packet Pickup, please check the confirmation list to make sure the data entered for you is correct, and note your assigned Race Bib # for reporting as you pick up your packet. Results will be posted at the finish line and on www.racecenter.com.

Free on Street Parking is available. The Max Line is located two blocks from the World Trade Center. Please check the MAX Lightrail schedule for final arrival & departure times going to your destination. The website is www.trimet.org/max

If you would like to volunteer, please email Connie Hines.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our valuable Sponsors: Muscle Milk, Jamba Juice and RaceCenter NW Magazine.