Experience one of the country’s most spectacular and breathtaking marathons. Begin your run on the historic Columbia River Highway with its colorful fall foliage, pass by waterfalls and enjoy amazing vistas. Pass through the small town of Mosier then wind your way up to the turn around at Rowena Viewpoint which offers incredible views both to the east and west of the Columbia River Gorge. Finish your marathon on the banks of the Columbia River!
Race is on October 28, 2012!
- MARATHON – 9 AM START
- HALF MARATHON – 9:30 AM START
- HALF MARATHON WALK – 9:30 AM START
- HALF MARATHON 2 PERSON TEAM – 9:30 AM START
- OR KIDS MARATHON! – 9:45 AM START
**Early start time available at 8:00 AM
All competitors who believe they will be on course longer than six hours are welcome to be at the start line at 8:00 AM and we will have an official start for you!
NO DAY OF REGISTRATION.
Previously registered competitors will be able to pick up their race number and packet but no new registrations. You will be able to pick up your packet race day, October 28th between 6:30 -8:30 AM under the 10 X 10 tent by shuttle pickup/near the finish. Please get your packet BEFORE you load the shuttle to go to the start.
We hope you will make every effort to pick up packet before event day at one of our two locations.
- FRIDAY, October 26th at Portland Fit Right NW from 2-6:30 PM.
- SATURDAY, October 27th at Shortt Supply in Hood River, between the hours of 12-7:00 PM.
We will be providing shuttle buses to get competitors to the start at the Mark O. Hatfield Trail head on the Historic Columbia River Highway. The shuttle will pick people up near the finish line and transport them to the start.
There is NO PARKING at the Start. It is DROP OFF ONLY.
Shuttle service will start at 7:00 AM at the Hood River Marina Lawn (next to the finish) and continue every 10 minutes up to 9:20 AM, so please give yourself enough time!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SHUTTLE INFO
Registration will close at 2000 participants to ensure a high quality experience for every competitor.
The first 1000 competitors will receive a Pistil Beanie in their swag bag this year.
Fees
Marathon:
- $90.00 through April 1,
- $95 through Oct 1
- $100 thereafter
Half Marathon:
- $75.00 through April 1
- $80 through Oct 1
- $85 thereafter.
Half Marathon Walk:
- $75.00 through April 1
- $80 through Oct 1
- $85 thereafter.
Half Marathon Team (2 person):
- $90.00 through April 1,
- $95 through Oct 1
- $100 thereafter
**This event is two people splitting a HALF marathon. One runner will run out meeting their teammate who has driven east to the town of Mosier.
The first leg of the Two Person Team Half Marathon event will be a shorter, easier distance measuring 5.2 miles. The second leg measures out at 7.9 miles.
The first runner will go from the Columbia Gorge/Mark Hatfield Trailhead Start to Mosier, and the second runner will return along the same route the first runner ran PLUS continue into Hood River to the finish line at the Hood River Marina. The second leg is two miles longer than the first!
Please plan accordingly with your partner for the difference in distances.
There will be an exchange set up to assist runners. To register please follow directions on the Active.com registration website. You will first fill out information on one runner, then will be prompted to register 2nd runner. The cost of $95.00 until October 1st includes both runners. Fee increases to $100.00 after that date.
Kids Marathon:
- Cost is free for those kids that log their miles prior to race day to complete the marathon.
- $10 for kids that do not log their miles and want to participate in the 1.2 mile fun-run!
- You may also sign up the day of the event for the Kid’s Race up until 9 AM.
- More info can be found HERE!
Registration Closing Date
- Friday, October 26th, 2012 @ 11:59 PM
Packet Pickup:
Packet pick up will take place at two locations.
To ensure the most up to date and accurate listings we will be holding our Portland packet pick up on FRIDAY, October 26th at Portland Fit Right NW from 2-6:30 PM.
Our second day of packet pickup will be held on October 27th at Shortt Supply in Hood River, between the hours of 12-7:00 PM.
Shortt Supply is located at:
116 Oak Street Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-5474
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You will also be able to pick up your packet race day, October 28th between 6:30 -8:30 AM under the 10 X 10 tent by shuttle pickup/near the finish. Please get your packet BEFORE you load the shuttle to go to the start.
We hope you will make every effort to pick up packet before event day at one of our two locations.
Race to benefit the Hood River Wrestling Team, HRVHS Track and Cross Country programs
The Famous Tunnels on the Old Columbia Highway Photo Credit: Scott McMullen
Photo Credit: Scott McMullen
