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portland oyster / october 18, 2008
First things first... What is this race?  The Oyster is the coolest race you will ever do.  It is billed as the Ultimate Urban Adventure Race for its uncanny ability to provide pure athleticism with thought-provoking strategy.  The race is kept a secret until the start of the race.  All you know is you and your 3- or 6-person team will run-bike-scoot/skate-trek-climb-paddle (and other crazy stuff) your away around the host city doing amazing things and performing some creative stunts. OK, so you are now intrigued... Check out the Race Packet for all the details. Or, see our FAQs.

New in 2008, the Portland Oyster is sure to please the adventurous.  With great trails, hills, water and a unique cityscape, Portland is the newest gem to the Oyster Series. Get ready to run-bike-scoot-paddle-trek-and-climb your way to the ultimate race. 

The Portland Oyster benefits the Arthritis Foundation.

There are three race options for our teams: The Oyster (traditional course with men’s, women’s and co-ed divisions), 6 Pack (the traditional course, but designed for 6-person teams like corporations or team building exercises. Three people are on the course at any given time while three rest, rehydrate and strategize) and the Family Fun Division (a shorter course consisting of 3-4 legs and 10-15 miles) .

With a variety of divisions, unique setting, various athletic modes and some brain teasers, The Oyster is perfectly positioned to please elite athletes to weekend warriors.

 
 
Or, download the definitive Race Book with all you need to know.

Event Schedule:

Sept. 18th / 7:00pm - Pre-race seminar: "Cracking the Oyster".  Learn the ins and outs of the Oyster from our pro athletes.  Held at TBA

Oct. 17th / 1:00pm-4:00pm: Team Check-in at TBA

Race Day/Oct. 18th:

Traditional Course & 6 Pack

6:00 a.m. Teams arrive and select transition area
8:00 a.m. Teams line-up and are  handed 1st set of directions
(aka 1st passport)
8:05 a.m. Starting Line Opens
9:00 a.m. Starting Line Closes
4:01 p.m. Course swept
2:30 p.m. Post Race Celebration and Awards Ceremony Starts*
5:00 p.m. Post Race Celebration and Awards Ceremony Ends*
*Post Race Ceremony start/end time subject to change depending upon number of teams to finish.
 
Family Fun Division
8:30 a.m. Teams arrive and select transition area
10:00 a.m. Teams line-up and are handed 1st set of directions (aka 1st passport)
10:05 a.m. Starting Line Opens
11:00 a.m. Starting Line Closes
2:01 p.m. Course swept
2:30 p.m. Post Race Celebration and Awards Ceremony Starts*
5:00 p.m. Post Race Celebration and Awards Ceremony Ends*
*Post Race Ceremony start/end time subject to change depending upon number of teams to finish.