2027 Hippie Chick

Activities

• Running-Half Marathon - Individual Age group/open
• Walking-Half Marathon Early 7am Start - Individual Age group/open
• Quarter Marathon - Individual Age group/open
• 5K - Individual Age group/open
• Kids Half Mile - Kids Half Mile (untimed)
• Virtual Half Marathon Run or Walk - Individual Age group/open
• Virtual Quarter - Individual Age group/open
• Virtual Hippie 5K - Individual Age group/open

Description

EVENT DATE: Saturday, May 8, 2027

🌸 THE ORIGINAL WOMEN'S RACE. A TRADITION WORTH CELEBRATING! 🌸

For 25 years, Hippie Chick has brought women together to run, walk, laugh, celebrate, and inspire one another. And what better time to celebrate than Mother's Day weekend!

Whether you're running your first 5K, taking on the Half Marathon, walking with your best friends, or making memories with the whole family, Hippie Chick is about so much more than crossing a finish line. It's about friendship, community, confidence, and discovering just how strong we are together.

Come celebrate the miles, the memories, the friendships, and the joy of being part of something special. Bring your mom, daughters, sisters, girlfriends, and your favorite running buddies!

Let's continue building our Hippie Chick community, one woman, one friendship, and one mile at a time.

We have witnessed the magic of this event for 25 years, and we can't wait to make more memories with you at Champoeg!

Event details and schedule

🌸 HIPPIE CHICK 2027

YOUR OFFICIAL RACE DAY GUIDE!

Saturday, May 8, 2027 | Champoeg State Park, Oregon

The countdown is on, Hippie Chicks! We're getting ready for an amazing morning of miles, music, friendship, and celebration. Whether you're joining us for the Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, 5K, or Hippie Kid Fun Run, here's everything you need to know to have a fabulous race day!

📍 EVENT LOCATION

Champoeg State Park
Riverside Day Use Area
Champoeg Road NE
St. Paul, Oregon

Our race headquarters, start, and finish will be located in the Riverside Day Use Area near the pavilion and picnic shelter.

Please allow extra time to enter the park, park your vehicle, and walk to race headquarters.

🕒 RACE DAY SCHEDULE

Important: If you are participating in the Half Marathon and anticipate needing additional time, please take advantage of the 7:00 AM early start if eligible.

🎟️ PACKET PICKUP

Friday, May 7 | 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Portland Running Company – Beaverton

Bring your registration confirmation and QR code.

We strongly encourage Friday packet pickup to avoid race-morning lines.

If you cannot make Friday pickup, additional instructions for race-morning packet pickup will be provided before race day.

🚗 PARKING INFORMATION

Champoeg State Park requires a $10 Oregon State Parks day-use parking pass.

We will have a limited number of prepaid passes available at race headquarters for $10. Please bring cash if you plan to purchase one from us.

You can also purchase a parking pass at the park entrance.

• Annual Oregon State Parks pass holders do not need to purchase a day pass. Display your pass on your dashboard.

• Carpool with your fellow Hippie Chicks whenever possible.

• Arrive early to avoid entrance and parking delays.

Please remember that the parking pass is separate from your race registration.

👟 RACE DISTANCES & START TIMES

HALF MARATHON – 13.1 Miles

8:00 AM start
7:00 AM early start available for walkers.

QUARTER MARATHON – 6.55 Miles

8:00 AM start

5K – 3.1 Miles

8:00 AM start

HIPPIE KID FUN RUN – Approximately ½ Mile

7:30 AM start
Designed for children ages 7 and under. Adults are welcome to run alongside and encourage their little runners.

All Hippie Kid participants will finish through the official Hippie Chick finish line!

🌳 KNOW YOUR COURSE

Champoeg State Park offers a beautiful, primarily flat course along paved bike paths and park roads.

5K: Follows the first 1.5 miles of the Half Marathon/Quarter course before turning back toward the finish.

Quarter Marathon: Shares the first 6.55 miles of the Half Marathon course.

Half Marathon: Completes the shared opening loop and repeats the loop to finish 13.1 miles.

Please follow course markings and instructions from our volunteers. Course maps and final route details will be available before race day.

💧 AID STATIONS & ON-COURSE FUEL

We will have hydration stations stocked with:

• Water

• Sports drink

• GU energy products

Half Marathon Aid Stations:
Miles 1.4, 3.4, 5.4, 6.5, 8, 10 and 12.

Quarter Marathon Aid Stations:
Miles 1.4, 3.4 and 5.4.

Please plan accordingly if you have specific hydration or nutrition needs.

🏅 FINISH LINE, AWARDS & RAFFLE

Cross that finish line, Hippie Chick! We want to celebrate every one of you.

Awards will take place at 10:30 AM.

Stick around for our raffle and a chance to win some fabulous prizes!

You must be present to win raffle prizes.

🥞 THE HIPPIE CHICK CELEBRATION!

The race doesn't end at the finish line!

From 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, enjoy:

• Pancake breakfast

• Beer garden

• Music

• Friends, family, and fellow Hippie Chicks

• Plenty of opportunities to celebrate!

Bring your family and friends to cheer you on and enjoy the festivities.

🔄 NEED TO CHANGE YOUR RACE DISTANCE?

No problem! You can change between the Half, Quarter, and 5K before race day at no additional charge.

Please email Paula in advance to make your change. Do not switch distances on race morning or during the race, as this affects timing and results.

💗 BRING YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS!

Hippie Chick is a celebration for everyone!

Spectators are welcome. Bring your moms, daughters, sisters, husbands, partners, children, and friends to cheer you on.

Please follow park rules and keep the course clear for participants.

📸 SHARE YOUR HIPPIE CHICK EXPERIENCE!

We love seeing your photos, videos, finish-line smiles, and celebrations!

Tag Runwithpaula and share your Hippie Chick memories. Help us spread the love and inspire more women to join our community.

💕 QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP!

For race questions, registration changes, or volunteer opportunities:

Paula Harkin
Email: Paula@runwithpaula.com

25 YEARS OF HIPPIE CHICK MAGIC!

Thank you for being part of this amazing tradition.

Whether this is your first Hippie Chick or your 25th, we're honored to share this experience with you.

Come for the miles. Stay for the friendships. Leave with memories!

SEE YOU AT CHAMPOEG, HIPPIE CHICKS!

Runwithpaula | Hippie Chick 2027

Organised by

Runwithpaula Events, Inc.

10029 SW Nimbus Avenue #100, Beaverton

Phone: 503-524-7570
Web: http://www.runwithpaula.com

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