The Battle for the CITY OF ROSES
Presented by Portland Running Company
Thanks to everyone who participated in the inaugural installment of Chase the Throne Portland. We can’t wait to run it back again in 2025!
2024 Segments
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Distance: 2.5 Miles
Strava Segment: https://www.strava.com/segments/940336
Description: Start near the Friendship Circle on the West Side of the river. Take the Steel Bridge across the Willamette River. Follow the river path south, passing over the floating Eastbank Esplanade. Cross Hawthorne Bridge, follow the river path north through Tom McCall Waterfront Park to the starting point.
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Distance: .8 Miles
Strava Segment: https://www.strava.com/segments/21601428
Description: A short, all-out uphill trail run for week two. Runners will start on SW Terwilliger Blvd. and take the Warbler Trail all the way until they hit Fairmount.
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Distance: 3.6 Miles
Strava Segment: https://www.strava.com/segments/7299457
Description: Runners will start on the SW corner of the loop, near Council Crest Park. Runners will starting heading east, and will complete the full 3.5 mile loop on Fairmount going clockwise. Runners should start and stop their watch at the same spot to complete a full loop.
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Distance: 2.4 Miles
Strava Segment: https://www.strava.com/segments/10688018 (and then loop back to starting point)
Description: The final round will be an out-and-back on the Columbia Slough Trail. Runners will start at the gate next to N Denver Ave. Take the trail all the way to the railroad tracks (1.38 miles in), turn around and come back to the start.
FAQs
How Do I Record and Submit My Run?
All runs must be recorded with a GPS watch or phone and synced via Strava or Garmin. All runs must be recorded on “Race” mode or must show elapsed time (as opposed to moving time) and then emailed to run@trialsofmilesracing.com. Our team will verify all results to ensure accuracy.
Can I Run the Segment Multiple Times?
During the competition window you are free to run the segment as many times as you choose. We will not consider the time “FINAL” until you have emailed it to run@trialsofmilesracing.com or you indicate to us that it is a final/submitted time. Please keep in mind that once you email us your time, that time is final and we can (and likely will) publicize that time. If you think you may attempt the segment again later in the week, do not submit!
Can I Run the Segment with a Friend or a Pacer?
Competitors are free to run their segments alone, in groups, or with a pack of pacers. As long as you complete the segment on your own two feet, within the required time period it will count.
What Happens if My GPS Data Gets Messed Up? How Do You Prevent Cheating?
Virtual racing is not perfect. People's data is going to get screwed up and times are going to be slightly off. We've done this enough times to know how to deal with these issues and keep things fair. Rest assured, these fields are incredibly deep and nobody is going to be able to game their way to victory. Throughout the competition our team will also make whatever tweaks are necessary to ensure the integrity of the competition.
How Do You Make the Brackets?
There is no seeding in this competition and placement in the brackets is done using an online randomizer. As a result there is quite a bit of luck in terms of how far you can go in this competition. Please also keep in mind that most people aren't super fit in January and a lot of people plan to use these segments as workouts. Even if you're going against someone significantly faster than you, if you run hard you might be surprised by the result. Strange things happen in these races!
What are the Prizes?
The top five finishers in each bracket will get gift cards from Portland Running Company.
1st - $100
2nd - $75
3rd - $50
4th - $35
5th -$25