QWhere can we store personal items while during the race?
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Columbia Gorge Marathon will be providing each competitor a bag to store items not needed while you run. We want you to focus on your race. We will take care of the logistics.
QWill there be transportation to the start of the race?
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YES! 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
QIs there a cutoff for number of entrants?
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Yes! We will close registration at 1000.
QIs this a qualifier for Boston Marathon?
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No it is not
QAre there Aid Stations along the course?
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Yes, we will have aid stations every 3 miles.
Aid Station Locations:
Marathon Aid Station Info:
| Mile | Station Info | Location | Supplies | Bathroom Port-o-Potty |
| 3 | Aid Station 1 | Old Highway Overlook | Water, Gatorade, Gummy Bears | NO |
| 5 | Aid Station 2 | Mosier | Water, Gatorade, GU, Oranges, Bananas, Gummy Bears | YES |
| 8 | Aid Station 3 | Memaloose Overlook | Water, Gatorade | YES |
| 10.5 | Aid Station 4 | Dell Road | Water, Gatorade | NO |
| 11.8 | Aid Station 5 | Rowena Crest Viewpoint | Water, Gatorade, GU, Oranges, Bananas | YES |
| 13 | Aid Station 6 | Dell Road | Water, Gatorade | NO |
| 15.5 | Aid Station 7 | Memaloose Overlook | Water, Gatorade | YES |
| 18 | Aid Station 8 | Mosier | Water, Gatorade, GU, Oranges, Bananas, Gummy Bears | YES |
| 20.5 | Aid Station 9 | Old Highway Overlook | Water, Gatorade, GU, Gummy Bears | NO |
| 23.5 | Aid Station 10 | Mark Hatfield Trail Head (same as start) |
Water, Gatorade, Gummy Bears | YES |
Half Aid Station Info:
| Mile | Station Info | Location | Supplies | Bathroom Port-o-Potty |
| 3 | Aid Station 1 | Old Highway Overlook | Water, Gatorade, Gummy Bears | NO |
| 5 | Aid Station 2/Turn Around | Mosier | Water, Gatorade, GU, Oranges, Bananas, Gummy Bears | YES |
| 7.5 | Aid Station 3 | Old Highway Overlook | Water, Gatorade, GU, Gummy Bears | NO |
| 10.5 | Aid Station 4 | Mark Hatfield Trail Head(same as start) | Water, Gatorade, Gummy Bears | YES |
QWill there be Port-a-Potties along the course?
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Yes, there will be numerous areas to go to the bathroom along the course.
Of course using Port-a-Potties, and not the bushes 
No need to get Poison Oak where the sun don’t shine!
See locations above!
QWill there be Race Apparel for Purchase?
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Yes! We will offer Men’s and Women’s quarter-zip tech tees that can be purchased when you register for the event. Limited sizes will be available to buy during packet pickup.
All competitors will receive a commemorative tech beanie embroidered with the race logo in their swag bag.
QAre Ipod’s Allowed?
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Yes
QAre Walker’s Allowed?
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Yes. The course will be supported for six hours.
**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!
QHow does the Half Marathon Team Event Work?
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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.
QWill there be finishing medals?
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Yes. We have some gorgeous Finisher Medals that are hand made by a local artist. Awards will be given out by Age Group.
QWhat time does the Race Start?
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- Marathon start is 9:00 AM
- All Half Marathon races start at 9:30 AM
**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!
QIs Mail-in Registration Available?
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Yes, a printable pdf can be filled out and mailed in. No mail in registrations after October 15th.
QCan I register the same day of the race?
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NO DAY OF REGISTRATION. (Except for the Kids Fun Run)
Previously registered competitors will be able to pick up their race number and packet starting at 6:30 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. But no new registrations.
QCan Kids Sign up the day of the Kids Marathon?
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YES; but we would prefer that you sign up before or on the evening of October 26th, at Shortt Supply in Hood River. Kids can also sign up on the morning of the event for the Kids Fun Run at the Hood River Marina Lawn up until 9 AM.
- 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!
- Parents or guardians must be present to sign waiver.
QWill there be food in the finish?
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Yes; we will have a food tent at the finish line, featuring Taco del Mar, hot soup and homemade bread from Lou Gehrig. Apples and pears from local orchards will also be offered. Food will also be offered to spectators at the price of $7.00 per person. This means you may purchase a ticket to enter and enjoy our finish line food while you cheer on the incoming racers!
The food in the finish last year was a BIG HIT!
QWhere is Packet Pickup?
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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.
QWhere can we park for the Start and Finish?
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Please see the map on our Parking Info page, on where you can park your vehicle during the event.
QWhere can spectators watch the races?
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Please see the maps on our Spectator Viewing Info page, on where you can watch the event.
Race to benefit the Hood River Wrestling Team, HRVHS Track and Cross Country programs
Event Contact Information:
info@columbiagorgemarathon.com
