Lodging
Info • Pre-Ride • Mid-Ride • Post-Ride
LODGING
Riders are responsible for booking all of their own lodging, Cascade Bicycle Club does not book any of the lodging along the route. STP only delivers to specific baggage drops. See the baggage service page for more details on baggage drop times/locations and logistics.
Most riders camp indoors or outdoors with space provided by community organizations. Centralia College is the official midpoint, but lodging can be booked anywhere from Centralia (mile 101) to Kelso (mile 150). Not all midpoint lodging is directly on the route, so be sure to confirm directions.
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PRE-RIDE LODGING (SEATTLE)
The official Seattle to Portland start line is located 5 miles north of downtown Seattle, at University of Washington parking lot E-18.
University of Washington Dorm Housing
- Dorm rooms for Friday night before the ride.
- Reservations required.
- Parking is in lots E-1 and E-18 near the start line.
- Parking passes can be purchased as an add-on with registration.
- Location: Willow Hall
Questions? Contact Conference Services hfsconf@uw.edu or (206) 543-7636
Seattle Area Hotels
College Inn (B & B) (0.6 miles from start) |
Inn at Queen Anne (3.9 miles from start) |
University Travelodge (0.9 miles from start) |
Moore Hotel (4.4 miles from start) |
University Silver Cloud Inn (1.0 miles from start) |
Hostelling International (4.5 miles from start) |
University Inn (1.3 miles from start) |
Hotel Nexus (6.2 miles from start) |
Watertown Hotel (1.8 miles from start) |
Marriott Waterfront (6 miles from start) |
MarQueen Hotel (3.8 miles from start) |
Seattle-King County Convention & Visitors Bureau |
Residence Inn by Marriott (1.3 miles from start) |
MID-RIDE
Lodging options for two-day riders fall into these categories:
- Lodging arranged by Centralia College. Lodging ranges from FREE outdoor camping to paid semi-private indoor group accommodations.
Centralia College Housing | Type | Price | Mile | Truck | Contact |
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Centralia College (Midpoint Stop) | Indoor Gym Camping | $40 / $45 | 101 | Centralia |
(360) 623-8451 |
Centralia College Group | Semi-Private Group | $250-$375 | 101 | Centralia | (360) 623-8451 |
Centralia College Campus Green | Outdoor Tent Camping | FREE | 101 | Centralia | Details |
Centralia College (Midpoint Stop) | RV Parking | $25 | 101 | Centralia | Details |
2. Housing arranged by Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce. Please contact lodging providers directly.
Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce |
Type | Price | Mile | Truck |
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Napavine School | Indoor/Outdoor Camping | $30-40 | 115 | Napavine |
Winlock Community Building | Indoor/Outdoor Camping, RVs | $20-70 | 119 | Winlock |
3. Housing arranged by individual riders. Please contact organizations directly to make your reservation.
Contact Directly | Type | Price | Mile | Truck | Contact |
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St. John's Lutheran Church | Indoor/Outdoor Camping | $60 - 70 | 109 | Chehalis Recreation Park | |
Centralia Community Church of God | Indoor Camping | $60 - $350 | 100 | Centralia | (360) 736-7606 |
Salvation Army | Indoor Camping | $50 | 100 | Centralia | (360) 736-4339 |
Bethel Church Chehalis | Indoor/Outdoor Camping | $50 | 113 | Bethel Church | (360) 748-0119 |
Centralia Square Grand Ballroom | Hotel/Indoor Camping | $205 - 300 / $45 | 100 | Centralia | (360) 807-1212 |
Chehalis United Methodist Church | Indoor Camping | $60 | 107 | Chehalis Recreation Park | (360) 388-1851 |
Winlock Schools | Indoor/Outdoor Camping | $20 | 122 | Winlock | (360) 785-3537 |
Christian Fellowship of Winlock | RV / Camping / Private Rooms | $50 / $65 / various | 122 | Winlock | (360) 785-4280 |
Castle Rock High School | Indoor/Outdoor Camping | $30 | 134 | Castle Rock | hgrandle@crschools.org |
FULL Centralia Christian Church | Indoor Camping | $45 | 101 | Centralia | nlarsson@centraliachristian.org |
Southwest Washington Fairgrounds | RV/ Camping/ Indoor | $35 / $25 / $20 | 102 | Chehalis Recreation Park | camping@lewiscountywa.gov |
Oak Tree Manor Wines & Wine Garden | RV/Camping | $20 | 102 | Centralia | oaktreemanorwines@gmail.com |
4. Free tent camping. Free tent camping is on a first-come first-served basis. NO reservations necessary, plenty of space.
Free Tent Camping | Type | Price | Mile | Truck |
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Chehalis Recreation Park | Outdoor Tent Camping | FREE | 108 | Chehalis Recreation Park |
Centralia College | Outdoor Tent Camping | FREE | 100 | Centralia |
Stan Hedwall Park | Tent Camping | FREE | 109 | Chehalis Recreation Park |
Want to provide lodging for riders in 2022? Contact thechamber@chamberway.com
Housing Arranged by the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce
Private Housing
Private housing will not be available for the 2022 event.
Napavine Schools
Details for 2022:
A $40 fee including indoor camping in school, $30 for outdoor camping or RV parking, indoor bike storage, baggage service, and shower (no towels). Large group arrangements are possible. A spaghetti dinner will be available Saturday evening for $12 as well as a $10 pancake and eggs breakfast on Sunday morning. Funds raised benefit the Napavine Youth Basketball. At the start line, place your baggage on the Napavine baggage truck.
Contact: Laura Stanley (360) 269-9966 or Rex Stanely (360) 269-9966 at lstanley@napavineschools.org
Winlock Community Building
Details for 2022: Address: 607 NW Kerron St. Winlock, WA
Come stay with the Lions Club at the Winlock Community Building. It's at a convenient location right on the route. A chicken fettuccine dinner, snacks, and continental breakfast are included in the cost of the indoor stay ($70). Air mattresses are available on a first come, first serve basis. Shower, towels, and secure bike storage are available. We are looking to secure a licensed massage therapist to have on site. Proceeds benefit the Winlock Lions Club.
For those registered for an outdoor stay (camping, RV), dinner and continental breakfast will be $30 total. Outdoor camping and RV parking spots (no hookups) will be $20.
You may purchase meals separately or purchase both for only $30.
Dinner menu: Chicken fettuccine or tater-tot casserole, as well as a vegetarian option. Salads, dessert, water, and pop will be available. $20 per person.
Breakfast menu: Continental breakfast served. Cereal, bagels, pastries, fresh fruit, coffee, and juice. $15 per person.
Contact Heidi Uhri at heidiuhri13@gmail.com or call (360) 785-4817 or (360) 560-4505.
Mail checks to:
The Lions Club
PO Box 274
Winlock WA 98596
At the start line, place your baggage on the Winlock baggage truck - Pickup at the Elementary School.
Centralia College Housing
Centralia College (Official Midpoint Stop)
Relax at the end of the first day at the Centralia College Campus, which has 30 acres of inviting landscape, restrooms, showers, television viewing areas, cafeteria, and parking for RVs ($25) and support vehicles. An improved bike security system (bike corral) will be available from the Centralia Police Department.
NEW: The bike corral will have space for 20 ebikes to charge over night. First come, first serve. Please bring your own charger. Batteries must remain on bikes while charging.
The extremely popular beer garden will return and will be placed in a strategic area to provide a pleasant environment as well as an opportunity to view TV programming. Start off Sunday with a full carb load from the pancake feed in the college cafeteria.
Proceeds go towards Centralia College Scholarship Foundation. At the start line, place your baggage on the Centralia baggage truck.
Book Centralia College lodging online
Centralia College - Group Accommodations
Semi-private group housing. Three boardrooms in the Hanson building and numerous classrooms in the Gym and the Walton Science Center. Pricing, number of occupants and other info are as follows:
- 6 person semi-private accommodations - $250
- 8 person semi-private accommodations - $300
- 12 person semi-private accommodations - $375
For questions on the Centralia College midpoint contact Christine Fossett at (360) 623-8451.
At the start line, place your baggage on the Centralia baggage truck.
Book Centralia College lodging online
Centralia College - Free tent camping
Centralia midpoint location. Free tent space. First-come-first-serve, no reservations needed or accepted. Food services and showers available on site. Official STP baggage drop-off/pick-up site for Centralia baggage truck.
Housing Arranged by Individual Riders
The following housing options can be reserved by contacting the organization directly.
Expand to view hosts that have canceled for 2022
- Grace Church (Chehalis 1st Baptist)
- Vader Assembly of God Church
- Winlock Lions Club
- Young Life of Lewis County
- WF West Cheerleaders
- Safe Family Ministries
- Centralia-Chehalis Zonta Club
- 4-H and other farm homes
St. John's Lutheran Church
Details for 2022:
Welcome to our 17th year hosting riders. We really missed the event. At 1.3 miles from Chehalis Recreation Park, we have:
- lawn space for your tent at $60
- indoor gym space at $65
- semi-private Sunday School room space for 3-4 people (1 conference room for 8) at $70/person.
Occupancy for indoor spaces will be reduced from previous years given Covid spacing consideration. Amenities include: all-you-can-eat Saturday dinner (pasta with meat or meatless sauce, garlic bread, salad, melon, brownies, baked apples) and Sunday breakfast (Donna's famous fresh-baked cinnamon rolls, sausage, eggs, oatmeal, fruit) each served from 5-6:30 a.m.; indoor bike storage; air mattress; baggage service from Chehalis Recreation Park Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning; snacks & beverages; and shower with towel. Please bring your own pillow, sleeping bag, or sheet.
As of February 18, 2022, we are having difficulty accessing our online registration and payment information. We are working to correct these problems. Meanwhile, you can email office@stjohnschehalis.net and put STP as subject. It will be forwarded to our registrar Sue Edwards, who will get back to you. You may phone the church at (360) 748-4741 and choose Option 4 to transfer to her phone. If you are registering as part of a group wanting semi-private lodging together, it is best if you can pay together or at least include the names of all the members of your group with your communication. We look forward to hosting you!
At the start line, place your baggage on the Chehalis Recreation Park baggage truck
You can mail a check or money order with STP on the memo line to:
STP @ St.John's Lutheran Church
2190 Jackson Hwy
Chehalis, WA 98532.
You will receive email confirmation of your reservation once your check clears.
Centralia Christian Church
FULL FOR 2022
Indoor space. $45 per rider.
We are located 0.5 miles from Centralia College and are excited to host riders again this year! Amenities include: snacks on arrival, transportation of bags to and from Centralia College, bike storage, a hot shower (towel included), a cot to sleep on in our gym, and breafkast. Proceeds benefit our Children's Ministry.
Quiche will be served for breakfast from 5 to 6 a.m. Vegetarian option available.
Unfortunately, dinner and pillows not provided.
At the start line, place your baggage on the Centralia baggage truck.
Make checks payable to Centralia Christian Church and mail to: 1215 W. Main St. Centralia WA 98531. Questions may be directed to (360) 736-7655. Contact nlarsson@centraliachristian.org
Centralia Community Church
Details for 2022:
Centralia Community Church welcomes you to stay with us during this year's STP! Your registration fee includes sleeping space in an air-conditioned building on carpeted gym floor with an air mattress. Amenities include on-site showers (towels included), secured indoor bike storage, Wi-Fi, baked potato bar dinner (5-7 p.m. Saturday), and an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast (4:30-6:45 a.m. Sunday). No alcohol or tobacco please.
At the start line, place your baggage on the Centralia baggage truck.
- Individual Riders: $60/rider
- Groups: $350 up to 5 (additional members add $60/rider) Includes all of the above plus a private room for your group
- Family and Friends: for $20/space will will provide space for non-pedaling family/friends to park an RV. Add $20/person to include showers and meals.
Centralia Community Church of God
3320 Borst Ave,
Centralia Wa, 98531
Book Centralia Community Church
Details for 2020:
Located just 5 short blocks from the Centralia College midpoint, The Centralia Salvation Army offers a cot and blanket, towel and two meals. There are 40 cots in the main lodging area, five restrooms including three showers and a large men’s and women’s restroom. Air-conditioned rooms and secure indoor bike storage are all included in the $50 dollar fee. One deluxe room which can accommodate up to two riders. One private room which can accommodate up to four riders. One private room that can accommodate three riders. One private room that can accommodate two riders. All private rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis at an additional cost.
Register online for 2020 here or contact Gin Pack at gin.pack@usw.
Bethel Church
Details for 2022:
Organization being benefited from this fundraiser: Bethel YTH Ministry
Housing Options Provided:
- Indoor Camping w/Bed Floor Space (space is limited)
- Outdoor Camping/RV Parking (no RV hookups available)
Lodging Fee: $50.00
Services Provided: Baggage / Indoor Bike Storage / Showers / Free Wifi
Dinner: spinach salad bar, meat lasagna, veggie lasagna, bread/butter, dessert, decaf coffee & water
Breakfast: assorted muffins, bagels, cream cheese, scrambled eggs, oven potatoes, sausage, granola, oatmeal, orange juice, coffee, water
At the start line, place your baggage on the Bethel Church baggage truck.
Centralia Square Grand Ballroom & Hotel
Details for 2022:
Located two short blocks from the Centralia College Campus and downtown Centralia. The restored historic property offers hotel rooms as well as floor space in our Grand Ballroom. Showers, towels, bike storage, and baggage service are provided as well as free WIFI. Place your bags on the Centralia baggage truck. Dinner and breakfast available for purchase. The Branch Bar and Public Room is an intimate hotel restaurant featuring unique small plates, entrees, and fresh squeezed classic cocktails. Atmosphere is rich and casual, perfect for small groups and conversations. Berryfields Restaurant is located in our building. They have been awarded the “Best in Lewis County” breakfast award numerous times.
Hotel rooms are $205 to $300 a night. Requires a credit card on file and payment at check-in. Floor space in Grand Ballroom is $45/rider at the door.
At the start line, place your baggage on the Centralia baggage truck.
For reservations contact Centralia Square Grand Ballroom and Hotel at (360) 807-1212 ext. 1 or email centraliasquarehotel@yahoo.com. Make checks payable to:
Centralia Square Vintage Hotel, LLC
Chehalis United Methodist Church
Details for 2022:
Guests, you are welcome here! We are 0.5 miles from I-5. Indoor camping is available for $60 per person. Small and group size private rooms available on a first-come basis. Registration covers all-you-can-eat open-ended meals. Dinner will feature homemade hearty spaghetti (meat and vegetarian), garlic bread, green salad with dressings, fruit salad, desserts, and beverages. Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, sausage patties, oatmeal, yogurt, granola, homemade cinnamon rolls, bagels, cream cheese, Keurig coffees, teas and juice. Iced water, healthy drinks, and snacks available at all times.
Baggage service, secure bike storage, wifi, twin-sized air beds (first come), showers with towels provided. No alcohol, tobacco or pets please. Visit our website www.chehalisumc.org for more information, registration form and payment instructions. Jean Long is happy to answer your questions. Cell: (360) 388-1851 or email: stanjeanlong@msn.com. Full refunds are available until June 20, 2022. Proceeds from this event go towards our mission and outreach projects.
At the start line: Place your bags on the Chehalis Recreation Park baggage truck.
For reservations, print online form, fill out and mail with $60 check or money order per person payable to: Chehalis United Methodist Church (on memo line please indicate for STP) ℅ Jean Long P.O. Box 417, Chehalis, WA 98532.
Book at Chehalis United Methodist
Winlock Schools
Indoor and outdoor camping, plus meals available.
For the cost of $20 per person you will receive a camping site. Meals are provided at $15 separately or $25 for both dinner and breakfast. Dinner consists of a spaghetti dinner buffet with green salad, drinks and desserts as well as an all you can eat pancake breakfast with eggs, sausage, fruit, juice and more. Those wanting to only reserve a campsite may do so for $20 per person. Indoor (gym) and outdoor (athletic fields) camping are available at both the elementary and high school sites. Showers (no Towels), baggage service, and indoor bike storage will also be provided. Meals are served by the WINLOCK OLEQUA SENIOR CENTER , which is air conditioned and provides a relaxing atmosphere. The proceeds for the meals help support the Winlock area’s senior citizens, providing meals and activities for the seniors in the community. Non-reserved meals (walk-ins) will be available at the Senior Center for $15 per meal, payable at the door (cash or check only, please). The Senior Center is located in town on the STP route. The Elementary School is located in downtown Winlock, a few blocks from the Senior Center and close to the route. The High School is located out of town a couple of miles in a more rural location. There is a shuttle bus that runs downtown on Saturday evening.
Contact Nick Bamer at (360) 785-3537 or nbamer@winlock.wednet.edu or for more information visit the Winlock website.
At the start line, place your baggage on the Winlock baggage truck marked for either the High School or Elementary School drop.
Elementary School in town - 405 NW Benton Ave, Winlock - High School a mile out of town - 241 N. Military Rd. Winlock
Christian Fellowship of Winlock
Details for 2022: Address - 630 Cemetary Rd. Winlock
Indoor/Outdoor Camping
We are a quiet and very friendly stop over located near mile 122 (one mile off bike route) in Winlock. For $65/rider you will enjoy: indoor camping on carpeted floor, shower and towel, pillow, bike storage, baggage service, and WI-FI.Also included is dinner (taco bar), breakfast (menu TBD), snacks, and drinks. Healthy food choices including gluten free and vegetarian are planned keeping athletic needs in mind.
Various sized private rooms for individuals and groups are also available for an additional fee of $25/room and will be held only with payment in full.
Outdoor tent camping and RV Parking (no hook-ups) are available for $50 each which includes all amenities listed above for one person. Additional people $25 each.
To register, please email: cfwinlock@gmail.com or phone Theda Crocker at (360) 785-4280.
Make checks payable to: Christian Fellowship of Winlock ATTN: STP PO Box 537 Winlock, WA 98596, USA
Note: we cannot accept credit/debit cards
Place bags on Winlock truck - Elementary School bag drop - and mark them with Christian Fellowship of Winlock bag tag.
Castle Rock High School
Details for 2022:
Located near mile 134 on the STP route. A $30 per person/camper fee includes indoor gym/outdoor lawn camping, indoor (locked) bike storage and showers (towels not provided). RV parking is available on request for $30. Please reserve in advance.
A dinner will be offered on site for $15 payable at the door. Dinner includes a spaghetti feed with a vegan option. The feed includes a side salad, bread sticks, beverage, and a dessert. Dinner is served from 4:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. A licensed massage therapist and first aid station will be available on site.
Concessions run Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Sunday 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Breakfast will be available Sunday morning from 5:00 a.m to 8:30 a.m. at a cost of $10 to be paid at the door. Breakfast items include pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice, milk and coffee. All proceeds will benefit student groups at Castle Rock High School.
To reserve your spot, please send payment in the form of check or money order made out to Castle Rock High School. Mail your information to:
Attn. Hannah Grandle- STP Camping
Castle Rock High School
5180 West Side Hwy
Castle Rock, WA 98611
Please include the names of all campers along with your payment. If you provide an e-mail address, confirmation of your registration will be sent electronically. For more information, please email us at hgrandle@crschools.org
At the start line, place your baggage on the Castle Rock baggage truck.
Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
Info for 2022:
Located 1.5 miles from the route, the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds offers convenient camping for tent campers ($25), RVers ($35), and even indoor camping ($30). RV spaces have water and electricity hookups. Showers are included, but towels are not. Food may be offered depending on online registration numbers. Prices for snacks and meals expected to be between $2 and $15.
For indoor camping, please call the Parks and Recreation number below.
Note: A Mexican rodeo will be taking place the night of July 16. You may hear noise and music until midnight. Feel free to attend this ticketed event.
For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation office at (360) 740-1495 or email us at camping@lewiscountywa.gov. Checks are payable to Southwest Washington Fairgrounds. Please mail to 1909 S Gold St, Centralia WA 98531.
At the start line, place your baggage on the Chehalis Recreation Park baggage truck.
Register for RV and Outdoor Camping Online
Oak Tree Manor Wines & Wine Garden
Benefits Ronald McDonald House (RMHC) of Western Washington & Alaska, Inc.
Outdoor camping, $20/person.
Services provided: Baggage, bike storage, showers.
Camp in a beautiful park-like setting at our wine garden and winery at Oak Tree Manor in Centralia. Just a 3.5 miles from the center of town, we will provide pickup services, tent camping, a few RV spots (small van-style RVs, please), room for support vehicles, dinner, breakfast and a ride back to the second day start if you wish. Enjoy wine tasting and a relaxing evening around the fire pits in our beautiful wine garden.
Dinner: Spaghetti, salad, bread, desert. We will have both meat and vegan sauces available. Cost $ 20/person.
Breakfast: An assortment of a la carte items, including fruits, yogurt, juices, breads, muffins, and a meat-based breakfast casserole. Cost $ 10/person.
Space is limited so please sign up early. Please note: wine tastings and/or wine purchases are not part of the fundraiser, and are not required to participate.
At the start line, place your baggage on the Centralia baggage truck. (Need Oak Tree Manor Bag Tag for pickup)
Make checks payable to:
Oak Tree Manor - STP Fundraiser in comment line
Mail to:
Oak Tree Manor
2916 Harrison Ave
Centralia, WA 98531
Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for confirmation.
E-mail Address: oaktreemanorwines@gmail.com
Phone Number: (360) 623-3090
Mailing Address: 2961 Harrison Ave, Centralia, WA 98531
Free Tent Camping
No reservations needed for the free camping spots. Offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Chehalis Recreation Park
Details from 2020:
Free outdoor tent camping. Typically an all you can eat Saturday night dinner and Sunday morning breakfast is served by a community organization.
At the start line, place your baggage on the Chehalis Recreation Park baggage truck.
Chehalis Recreation Park- The “NEW” One Day (and all points beyond Chehalis) Food Stop Location!
Join us at Chehalis Recreation Park for free tent camping, Music entertainment, massage, beer garden & vendors. A Saturday night dinner and Sunday morning breakfast will be served by a local community organization for a small fee. Within the park are accommodations are available for the swimming pool and showers for the cost of $5. Mobile Massage Squad will be offering Inter and Post Event Sports Massage for STP riders in Chehalis Recreation Park on Saturday. You can book their services ahead of time online.
Centralia College
Centralia midpoint location. Free tent space. Food services and showers available on site.
At the start line, place your baggage on the Centralia baggage truck.
Stan Hedwall Park in Chehalis
Details from 2020:
Free outdoor tent camping on Rice Road ½ mile west of Recreation Park. RV Parking too - $20 per night (with full hook-ups). First come, first serve – no reservations for RV parking. Stan Hedwall is close to Chehalis Recreation Park where there is typically an all you can eat Saturday night Dinner and Sunday morning Breakfast, served by a community organization. For $5 per person swimming pool and showers are also available.
At the start line, place your bag on the Chehalis Recreation Park baggage truck.
POST-RIDE (Portland)
The Kaiser Permanente STP presented by Alaska Airlines Finish Line Festival is at Holladay Park in northeast Portland, by Lloyd Center. Portland's light rail "MAX" stops at Holladay Park.
There are many accommodation options in Portland, here are a few listed in order of distance from the finish line.
The Doubletree Hotel at Lloyd Center -- (Finish Line)
Hyatt375 NE Holladay St. Call (971) 222-1234 to reserve over phone. For both online and phone reservations, use the code "EVENT".
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Courtyard Marriott Lloyd Center Hotel (0.3 miles from the finish) |
Hostelling International (1.9 miles from the finish) |
Quality Inn-Downtown Convention Center (0.3 miles from the finish) |
Holiday Inn Express – NW Portland (3.0mi from the finish) |
Residence Inn by Marriott (0.4 miles from the finish) |
Silver Cloud Inn – NW Downtown Portland (3.1 miles from the finish) |
Crown Plaza Portland – Convention Center (0.5 miles from the finish) |
Staybridge Suites Hotel-Portland Airport (9.2mi from the finish) |
Sentinel Hotel (1.9 miles from the finish) |
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Airport (9.9 miles from the finish) |