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Tina Sillers
Director, Media Relations
tina@portlandmetrochamber.com
Portland Metro Chamber’s Annual 5k Brings Hundreds of Runners to the Downtown Waterfront
APRIL 18, 2024– Portland, OR: Runners and walkers will lace up their sweetest kicks on Thursday, May 9th for the 4th Annual Rose City 5k, hosted by the Portland Metro Chamber and presented by Nike.
Athletes of all levels are invited to participate. Join the race as an individual or bring your co-workers and run as a team. Last year more than 300 runners and walkers competed in the event.
All participants will receive a Nike Dri-Fit t-shirt, a Rose City 5k tote bag, and other goodies to commemorate the day.
Awards will be given for fastest team, largest team, and best team spirit. Individual medals will also be handed out to the top three finishers (runners & walkers) in each age group (male & female).
“In my humble opinion, this is the best 5k race in the history of 5k races,” says Andrew Hoan, President & CEO of the Portland Metro Chamber.
Following the event, the group will gather in the plaza for an awards ceremony that will include music, food and fun.
“It is an opportunity to get together with your friends and neighbors and enjoy what we hope will be a gorgeous day on the waterfront in the city we all love,” says Hoan. This event is all about bringing good positive energy into our downtown, building community, having some fun together and supporting the Rose City.”
WHAT: Portland Metro Chamber Rose City 5k
WHEN: Thursday, May 9th 3:00pm to 6:00pm
WHERE: World Trade Center (Outdoor Pavilion),Downtown Portland
25 SW Salmon Street,
Portland, OR 97204
Online registration closes at 12 noon on May 8th.Contact Ashley Odil for event information.
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Portland Metro Chamber – Greater Portland's Chamber of Commerce – was founded in 1870 and is the leading voice for business in the region. The Alliance represents the largest, most diverse business network in the region, bringing together nearly 1,900 dynamic members, and advocates at all levels of government to support commerce, community health, and the region’s overall prosperity.