Run Like Hell: Portland, Oregon

On October 26, 2010 my friend joined about 3000 to participate in the Run Like Hell in Portland, Oregon 10k. There were a few races going on that morning, a half marathon, a 10k and a 5k. The race started at 7:30am which meant that is was really dark and the temperatures were in the 50s. Many people at the race were wearing costumes or Halloween themed outfits. Unfortunately I was not able to participate because I had to be at work (booooo).

This sounds like a very fun race and I hope to be able to participate in it at some point. I hear that some of the costumes people wear at Run Like Hell are pretty interesting. There was someone dressed as Bam Bam and running barefoot, there was someone in a Prom dress with a long train holding her train while pushing a stroller. I don't think I would ever be able to run with all these added challenges but it sure does sound fun to watch.

My friend says the race was well organized overall, her only complaint was that there only was one water station that you hit 2 miles out and since it was a loop you hit it again at mile 4 on the way back. She also says that she could not find any water at the finish line. She had a good time though and was glad she participated.