4th Annual Nordic Walking World Championships

50K Olympian Philip Dunn male winner of the 2007 World Championships and Karen Asp female winner of the 2007 World Championships

Thank you to all who contributed to the rules:
Edward Urbanski (US), Brian Rulten (UK), Claire Walter (US), Anna Ekstrandh (Canada), Norman Trubik (Australia), Michelle Van Eenoo (Canada), Marek Zalewski (US), Andrea Childerhose (Germany), Crystal Peterson (US), Tom Rutlin (US), David Beevers (UK), Iain Leiper (UK), Dafina Nikolovska (Macedonia), Tom Bourdage (US), Maree Farnsworth (Australia) and John Merritt (US).

Hello Nordic Walkers,

Thanks to Les Smith's continued support and vision this year Portland Marathon's Nordic Walking has been expanded to offer something for all fitness, ages and skill levels of Nordic Walkers!

Marathon Distance Championship
The 4th Annual Marathon Distance Nordic Walking World Championship is open to all. Go for the gold or just have fun with this challenging distance. Please be familiar with the rules posted on this page.
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5 Mile Distance World Championship
In response to your requests we are pleased to announce this years event will have a 5 mile Nordic Walking Championship. This distance is great for non-competitors or those new to the sport looking for a good healthy day of fun with family and friends. Please be familiar with the rules posted on this page.
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To enter Marathon and 5 Miler Nordic Walking Championships online:

On the online registration form, check "Yes" to the "Are you a Nordic Walk Participant" question.
Send an e-mail to ptldmarathonwalks@yahoo.com indicating the following: 1) that you wish to enter the Nordic Walk competition and 2) that you have read and understand the Nordic Walking rules posted on this page.

To enter Marathon and 5 Miler Nordic Walking Championships using a paper application:

Write NORDIC WALK in large letters across the top of the registration form in addition to checking the "Marathon" box.
Enclose a letter with your registration form indicating the following: 1) that you wish to enter the Nordic Walk competition and 2) that you have read and understand the Nordic Walking rules posted on the this page. You may also send an e-mail to ptldmarathonwalks@yahoo.com with this information if you have access to e-mail.

On Marathon weekend:

If you are competing in the 5-Miler or Marathon Nordic Walking Championships, please check in at the Racewalk/Nordic Walk table located in the Registration area at the Expo. Volunteers will have Nordic Walk instructions. In order to be judged and to be eligible for 5-Miler or Marathon awards, it is extremely important that all Nordic Walk participants check in at the Racewalk/Nordic Walk table - do not check in initially at the standard Registration area. Note: 10K Mayor's Fun Nordic Walkers should check in at the Mayor's Walk Table.

10K Mayor's Fun Nordic Walk
A non-competitive fun fitness walk through scenic Portland, Oregon.
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