Plateau Runner offers group runs that are fun events for runners of all ages and levels, whether you’re training for a marathon or just running to get in shape. Check them out!

Group Runs
Saturday 10:00am
Wednesday 6:30pm

Come on out and join the Seattle Green Lake Running Group as you train for your next race.  We are a free and local running group that has runs going on everyday of the week with evening and morning runs to slip into your schedule. Our Saturday morning run is when we typically do out long runs and have a variety of paces and distances being run each week.  Feel free to come on out and join in for the Seattle Rock n’ Roll build up or whatever race you might be training for.  The more the merrier. Learn more here!

Experience Portland

This environmentally friendly city is known for its “green” lifestyle approach and variety of outdoor pursuits. Experience some of Portland’s renowned museums, unique restaurants, and pristine parks during your visit!  

Area Attractions / Weekend Events

Portland Must See’s

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
One of the nation’s leading science museums, this 219,000 square foot museum brings science to life with hundreds of interactive exhibits and displays. Race participants receive a $3.00 discount on general museum admission when they present their official race shirt (as well as crew/volunteers) during the race weekend.

International Rose Test Garden
Established in 1917, the International Rose Test Garden is the oldest continuously operating public rose test garden in the United States. Visitors can enjoy free admission to the breathtaking 4.5 acre garden that boasts more than 10,000 rose plants.

Microbreweries
With more microbreweries than any other city in the United States, the city of Portland is home to more than 30 breweries, thus earning the city the nickname, “Beertown”.  Portland’s passion for craft beer dates back to the 1980’s when brewpubs began to make their name in the city, allowing locals and visitors the chance to taste and enjoy a wide variety of fine brews. 

MORE THAN BAGELS:
Einstein Bros. offers an expanded menu, including a new Smart Choices menu featuring popular Bagel Thin sandwiches, gourmet salads, soups and low-fat smoothies. All Smart Choices items weigh in at less than 350 calories and 15 grams of fat. These are great complements to a full line-up of made-to-order breakfast and lunch sandwiches.

JOIN THE CLUB:
Sign up at www.einsteinbros.com/join-the-club to receive a free bagel and shmear, news and special invitations, and a birthday treat.

EINSTEIN BROS. LOCATIONS:

2235 S.E. 11^th Ave., Portland

845 S.W. Fourth Ave., Portland

2314 N.W. Lovejoy, Portland

2200 N.E. Broadway, Portland

4704 S.W. Scholls Ferry Road, Portland (Raleigh Hills)

3541 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland

6366 S.W. Capitol Hwy., Portland (Hillsdale)

11625 S.W. Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy., Beaverton

8430 S.W. Nimbus Ave., Suite 200, Beaverton

35 S. State St, Suite 140 F, Lake Oswego

1897 N.W. 188^th Ave., Hillsboro

7104 S.W. Hazel Fern Road, Tigard (Bridgeport)

425 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis

Mark your calendar! In celebration of National Running Day and to jump-start training for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon, join us on June 6th at 5:30 pm for the Official Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon Training Kickoff Party at Final Kick Sports in conjunction with Tidewater Striders.  Grab your running shoes, friends and coworkers for this FREE and fun community event!

Date: Wednesday, June 6, 5:30 p.m.
Location: Final Kick Sports
2865 Lynnhaven Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Kick Off Party Perks:

• 30 Minute Guided Training Run through First Landing State Park – At your own pace!
• Unveiling of the 2012 Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Participant Tee and Finisher’s Medal
• Raffle Giveaways Inclusive of  Free Race Entries, Exclusive Race Day VIP Passes, & Brooks Running Shoes
• Meet our Official Pace Team Leaders provided by Final Kick Sports
• Race Registration Discount & More!

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Stay tuned to www.tidewaterstriders.com for more details to be revealed over the next few weeks. If 13.1 miles is not your speed try the new Mini Marathon! All of Rock ‘n’ Roll fun in a shorter 3.1 mile run. Visit www.runrocknroll.competitor.com/virginia-beach for more race info.

• Inaugural 13.1-mile race features live bands, entertainment
• Registration available at Competitor.com; Special pricing for first 500 registrants

Pittsburgh, PA – May 5, 2012 – The newest destination on the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series calendar is off and running, with registration now available for the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Pittsburgh Half Marathon. The race will debut on Sunday, August 4, 2013, taking runners from across the country on a musical 13.1 mile tour of one of America’s iconic cities.

In a unique mix of fitness and entertainment, Rock ‘n’ Roll Pittsburgh will feature live, local bands every mile of the course, enthusiastic cheerleaders and thousands of motivating spectators. Along the way, participants will journey past Pittsburgh’s most notable landmarks, unique neighborhoods and scenic riverfront.

Registration is now open at Competitor.com, with the first 500 people to sign up receiving a discounted price of $55. After that, registration will be priced at $75 through August 4, 2012.

“Rock ‘n’ Roll Pittsburgh is a unique opportunity to showcase the city for visitors from across the country as not only as a great place for them to stay, but also as a true running destination,” said Dana Allen, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Competitor Group Inc. “We’re looking forward to creating an unforgettable race experience for thousands of runners next summer.”

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series now runs in 29 cities across the world, with events held in the U.S. and four international destinations. The events create a community wide celebration by combining on course entertainment with a finish line festival and post race concert. Past Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon concert headliners have included Cheap Trick, Blues Traveler, Pitbull, B-52s, Goo Goo Dolls and Bret Michaels.

Race weekend kicks off with a free Health & Fitness Expo, which will showcase the latest in running products and services with interactive clinics from fitness experts. Registration and route information will be announced at a later date. For more information, please visit Competitor.com. 

• Grammy award-winning artist, Sheryl Crow, breaks 2 hours running first 13.1-mile race
• First time marathoners Ryan James and Erin Sutton win 26.2-mile event; Sammy Kiplagat, Sharon Thompson win half-marathon
• Rodney Atkins headlines evening concert  

Nashville, Tenn. – April 28, 2012 – Nine-time Grammy Award winner Sheryl Crow joined more than 30,000 runners at the 2012 St. Jude Country Music Marathon & ½ Marathon presented by Nissan. The first ambassador of the St. Jude Music Gives program, Crow ran the Nashville half-marathon in support of the New Hope Academy, finishing the 13.1-mile race in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 14 seconds.

“The bands were great, they were so uplifting and fun and really help take your mind off the pain. People lined the course the whole way, cheering you on saying ‘you can do it’,” said Crow, 49, who was running her first half-marathon and recently released her seventh album 100 Miles From Memphis. “I can really see how people get hooked on doing marathons.” 

A pair of first time marathoners won the 13^th running of Nashville’s 26.2 mile block party. Berry College sophomore Ryan James of Belfast, Maine won the race in 2 hours, 32 minutes and 50 seconds. At 19-years-old he became the youngest marathon champion in the history of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series.

“This was an amazing experience. My plan was to run to completion and run as hard as I could,” said James. “Those last couple miles it was getting a little tough. I heard Nashville had hills but I’m a cross-country runner. A bunch of my teammates are here running to celebrate the end of our season, but this is the highlight of my running career.”

 Erin Sutton of Woodstock, Ga. won the women’s marathon in 2 hours, 54 minutes and 16 seconds to take home the $1,000 first prize after her debut. Dallas-based Kenyan Sammy Kiplagat, who won the Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Half Marathon last month, was the first to cross the finish line outside LP Field, with a winning half-marathon time of 1 hour, 10 minutes and 8 seconds. A three-time All-American at the University of Tennessee, Sharon Thompson of Franklin, Tenn. won the women’s half-marathon in 1 hour, 19 minutes and 40 seconds.   

Along with Crow, other notable runners included national radio host, Dave Ramsey (2:16:15), Christian artist Toby Mac (2:18:39), Suzanne Alexander, host of GAC Nights and On The Streets (2:19:58) and  Country Music artist Joanna Smith, who sang the national anthem and then completed the half-marathon in 2 hours, 22 minutes and 33 seconds running in support of St. Jude. 

“As the official charity partner of this remarkable event, we are grateful to all the participants, especially the amazing group of St. Jude Heroes,” said Richard Shadyac Jr., CEO of ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “The true winners are the kids of St. Jude. Every dollar raised will help St. Jude continue our groundbreaking research and care, all while ensuring that no family ever pays St. Jude for anything.”

The weekend’s schedule of events also included more than 7,100 junior racers competing at ING KiDS ROCK Nashville on Friday evening, a non-competitive, non-timed one-mile fun run for kids grades K-7. Event weekend festivities conclude with a post-race concert Saturday night at Bridgestone Arena headlined by Rodney Atkins. The 14^th annual St. Jude Country Music Marathon is set for April 27, 2013.

2012 Marathon Results

Men

1. Ryan James, 19, Belfast, ME, 2:32:50, $1,000

2. Steve Slaby, 31, Tuscon, AZ, 2:40:16, $500

3. Daniel Smoak, 23, Greenville, SC, 2:41:44, $250

Women

1. Erin Sutton, 24, Woodstock, GA, 2:54:16, $1,000

2. Karen Lockyer, 34, Lake Charles, LA, 2:56:22, $500

3. Erin Wachter, 25, Folsom, CA, 3:00:56, $250

Half Marathon

Men

1. Sammy Kiplagat, 39, Hidalgo, TX, 1:10:08

Women

1. Sharon Thompson, 32, Franklin, TN, 1:19:40

For complete results, photos and more, visit Competitor.com. 

About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering research and treatment of children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The hospital’s research has helped push overall survival rates for childhood cancer from less than 20 percent when the institution opened to almost 80 percent today. It is the first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children, and no family ever pays St. Jude for care. For more information, go to www.stjude.org and follow St. Jude on www.facebook.com/stjude and www.twitter.com/stjude. 

Sheryl Crow Race Finish Video Available 4/29/2012 & Upon Request

Photo Credit: Lester Cacho/Competitor Group

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Register for the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon or Half Marathon between May 11th – 18th using online code GETAWAY and automatically be entered for a chance to win the May Madness Getaway Promotion!

May Madness Getaway Promotion Includes:

• Two-night stay at the Drury Inn & Suites North Stone Oak*
• 3-Month membership to Massage Heights
• Passes for Two People to**: 
• Alamo Trolley Tours
• Natural Bridge Caverns
• Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
• Splashtown San Antonio
• Tower of the Americas
• Witte Museum

*Based on availability, advance reservations required and blackout dates apply. Must call hotel directly to book stay, and reservations should be made at least two weeks in advance. Non-transferable.

**All vouchers expire 12/31/2012, no extensions. Attractions may be open seasonally, see hours of operations.

COMPLETE OFFICIAL RULES

1. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited by law. Employees, agents, successors, and assignees of Competitor Group, Inc., its advertising agencies and promotional companies involved in this promotion, as well as family and household members of same, shall be ineligible to participate in the promotion and shall be ineligible for any prize covered herein.

2. HOW TO ENTER: There are two ways to enter: (1) All entrants in the 2012 Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon & 1/2 Marathon who register for the race during May 11-18 using code GETAWAY are automatically entered or (2) for 2012 registered participants who registered before May or for entrance without incurring any monetary obligation, legibly hand-print on a 3″ x 5″ card: May Madness Getaway Promotion, your full name, address, ZIP code, daytime phone number, and birth date; then mail it, with first-class postage affixed, in a hand-addressed envelope no larger than 4-1/8″ x 9-1/2″ (#10 envelope) to: May Madness Getaway Promotion, Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon & ½ Marathon, 9477 Waples Street, Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92121. Limit one entry per person. All online entries must be received by 11:59pm PST time on Friday, May 18, 2012. All mailed entries must be by postmarked by May 18th. CGI is not responsible for damaged, lost, late, misdirected, postage-due, incomplete or illegible entries. Facsimile and mechanically reproduced entries will not be accepted. All entries submitted become the sole property of CGI and will not be returned.

3. HOW TO WIN: Competitor Group, Inc. is running a promotion whereby one and only one entrant in the May Madness Getaway Promotion will be randomly selected by CGI as the winner of the promotion on or about May 23, 2012 and given a prize package including: 2-night stay at the Drury Inn & Suites North Stone Oak ($75 value), one (1) three-month membership to Massage Heights ($300 value), two (2) tickets to the Alamo Trolley Tours, two (2) tickets to the Natural Bridge Caverns, two (2) tickets to the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch, two (2) tickets to Splashtown San Antonio, two (2) tickets to Tower of the Americas, and two (2) tickets to the Witte Museum. CGI will randomly select exactly one (1) entry as the winner of the May Madness Getaway Promotion. The prize winner will be given 7 days to accept the prize package.

4. PRIZES AND ODDS OF WINNING: Winners will be selected on or about Wednesday, May 23, 2012, by random drawing. The odds of being selected for prize(s) depend on the number of eligible entries received during the promotional period, and are expected to be about 7000:1. Entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Competitor Group, Inc.

5. GENERAL CONDITIONS: This promotion is governed by the laws of the United States. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. Void where prohibited by law. Winner will be notified by mail and / or in person and may be required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility and Release of Publicity and Liability within seven days of notification. In the event of noncompliance, if a winner cannot be reached at the mailing address on that winner’s entry, or if a prize or prize notification is returned as unclaimed or undeliverable, that prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner will be selected. No substitution of any prizes will be offered. No prize transfer permitted. Prizes won by a minor will be awarded only to the minor’s parent or legal guardian. All taxes, fees, and surcharges on prizes are the sole responsibility of the prizewinners. By participating and accepting a prize, so long as there is no legal prohibition, each winner agrees to the use of his/her name, address, photograph, videotape, or any likeness for advertising or publicity purposes and to the use of statements made by or attributed to him/her relating to the Sponsor or to this promotion and releases any and all rights to said use without further compensation.

6. RELEASE OF LIABILITY: All entrants release Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), and it’s affiliates, sponsors, subsidiaries, officers, directors, agents, employees, and all others associated with the development and execution of this promotion from any and all liability with respect to or in any way arising from this promotion and/or acceptance or use of the prizes, including liability for personal injury, bodily injury, death, property damage, damages, or loss. CGI is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information associated with or used in the promotion or for any technical or human error, which may occur in the processing of submissions in the promotion. CGI assumes no responsibility for any error or alteration of entries. CGI is not responsible for user cheating or fraud by any entrants. Any activities intended to disrupt or interfere with the proper play of the promotion or defraud CGI in any way will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Participants who engage in any of the foregoing activities will be disqualified and will forfeit any prizes won. If for any reason the promotion is not capable of running as planned, including, without limitation, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of CGI that corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this promotion, CGI reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the promotion.

7. WINNERS LIST: For the name of the May Madness Getaway Promotion winner, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: 9477 Waples Street, Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92121. All requests must be received by May 18, 2012.

8. PROMOTION SPONSOR: The promotion’s sponsor is Competitor Group, Inc., Attention: General Manager – San Antonio, 9477 Waples Street, Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92121.

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