Columbia Gorge Marathon and Half Marathon Registration

I don’t know if I’ll ever understand why people run marathons in big cities with big crowds when there is a Columbia River Marathon that BEATS everything in beauty, challenge, organization (and even great weather) … Not enough words to describe…all Incredible! Huge Thanks!

Gwen Thomas

Fees

**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 runner will go from the Hood River Marina Lawn start to Mosier, and the second runner will return along the same route the first runner ran and continue into Hood River to the finish line at the Hood River Marina.

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 includes both runners.

Registration Closing Date

• Friday, October 26, 2012 @ 11:59 PM

• Mail-in Registration: A printable pdf can be filled out and mailed in. No mail in registrations after October 15th.
• Click HERE for the PDF

NO DAY OF REGISTRATION.

Previously registered competitors will be able to pick up their race number and packet but no new registrations.

Interested in seeing if all your friends are signed up and ready to run?

Click on the Active.com link and type in their names to see if they are going to be attending the party!
http://www.active.com/search_reg.cfm?event_id=2070307&sr_id=42576&mode=search

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!

Packet Pickup

Portland packet pickup will take place at Foot Traffic NE on October 25 from 4-7:30PM.

Foot Traffic Northeast Portland location

4020 NE Fremont St.
Portland, OR 97212
Phone: (503) 284-0345

Foot Traffic
Oregon’s Running & Walking Stores!
www.foottraffic.us

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Hood River Packet pickup will take place at Shortt Supply in Hood River on October 26 from 4-8PM.

Shortt Supply is located at:

116 Oak Street Hood River, OR 97031
Phone: (541) 386-5474

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You will also be able to pick up your packet race day, October 27th 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 for the full marathon distance. Half marathon will start and finish at the Hood River Marina Lawn.

We will be providing shuttle buses to get full marathon 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. Half marathon will start and finish at the Hood River Marina Lawn.

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 8:40 AM, so please give yourself enough time!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SHUTTLE INFO

If you would like to contact Scott about purchasing any of these photos, you can do so by emailing him at: mcmullens@gorge.net

Robert Sanchez

The best rural marathon I’ve done. Totally different from a city marathon, so I’m not gonna compare there. But this one is fantastic!
I ran it in 2000 (incredibly hard and hilly); 2001 (tons better, as the Moser tunnels opened up that year, and I placed 2nd overall!); and 2010.

Cliff Gill

Close to this time last year I truly thought all of the participants picking up their packets on pre-race day at Shortt Supply were absolutely nuts. The weather, in my opinion, was dreadful. Cold and rainy. At that time in my life I hadn’t run past 3/4 of a mile. Fast forward almost a year and I’ll be running in the half marathon relay this Sunday…first 8 miles in my life. I’m stoked to be part of this madness with the die hard athletes and newbies like me, rain or shine. Bring it on baby!

Windi Hunting

Wow! This is gonna be one beauty of a course! Do I run or take photos?!!

Marc Springer

Yea, I ran the various courses set back in 2000 and 2001 too. Lots of fun and fresh air. Looking forward to this one coming up as well.

Dan Menard

So excited for this race… the photos of the course look amazing…

Tana Gaines

One of the most beautiful marathons I have done. Everyone should do this one.

Rrwm Jeynes

Did the half last year…thinking I’ll give the full a go this year. The Columbia Gorge is one of my favorite places on the planet!

Chrystina Winston

Quads, hamstrings, calves, feet, trained for the endurance, memorized self pep talks, mp3 playlists…let’s see….I THINK I AM ALMOST READY TO RUN THIS CHALLENGE ONCE AGAIN:) BRING IT ON!!!!

Teri Kay Haats Smith

“Thank you for a great event and beautiful race! Now, please share your secret on how you haulted all the rain that morning?? ”

Megan Hatch

“The event is beautiful and exactly as advertised. It’s just as your reviewers have described–not sure I’ll be able to look at an urban race the same way again. I’ll be back and bring friends.”

“I can’t thank you ladies enough for this service. This was my 8th marathon and this was the first “morning after” that I’ve ever been able to navigate my stairs comfortably, even after a nasty 5 hour drive post race. You made my day for sure!!”

Deborah Voss

“Great event!”

NSPiRE

“What a wonderful event! Columbia Gorge Half Marathon 2012″

Jennifer Scoby

Thanks. It was my first 1/2 marathon and I had a great time!

Joe Leahy

Such a great event, thank you for letting dogs in!! Mikey had a great time

Katy Clair

Thank you for hosting such a great race. It was well worth the trip from Minnesota. I will be back.

Christie Rock Hantge

Had a blast, even the weather was perfect, but I have to admit that I thought about staying home when I left Portland at 7 AM in the dark and pouring rain. Thank you for a great race.

Hanne Rousing

Awesome race today!! Thank you for putting together such an amazing event!!

Patti Murray Boyd

Great race, beautiful scenery and many hills as promised. My blistered toe didn’t appreciate it, but all was worth it, and a new PR!

Angie Lynch

Scenery can’t be beat! I LOVED the half marathon course. And, when I clapped for the guy who won the half, when I was at mile 4 and he was at mile 8, he gave me a thumbs up! That made my day!

Gail Langellotto-Rhodaback

Good work on the weather Seriously, though, I would have loved it even in a steady rain, it’s a great course.

Wendy Bumgardner

This was an amazing marathon! Well organized and the course was beautiful. And kudos to you for making the only race medal I’ve won that I actually like! Nice job!

Todd Bohannon

My first marathon experience was excellent! I knew what I was getting into and loved every minute of it. Only downside was post race as it wasn’t very inviting for the 5 hr finisher…but I knew everyone else had been there for hours. Thank you for the great race!!

Brie Nicole

We traveled from Minnesota to run this race and we were very pleased with everything from packet pickup to the festivities after the run. Great Job!

Pam Phillips

I just got home from Hood River. The half marathon was fantastic this year. I really like this route better, even if it did mean a 2.5 up hill run. This is by far the prettiest, most scenic, fun, and well-organized half marathon in the Pacific Northwest. This is my second time and I’ll be back next year for certain. Thanks,g

Greg Wally Carpenter

Ran the half and loved it. This is my favorite race I have run so far, the scenery was out of control and the perks, that taco bar was just what I needed. Breakfast too?! You guys were great, ill run this again (even though it was HARD, so many hills!) and ill bring people with me. So much better than a jam packed huge race (and I really like those!)

Sara Hazel

It was even more beautiful than Big Sur—-harder too!

Marlee Underhill

Our training seriously fell through but we had signed up and (even if we had to walk the whole thing) we were going to finish it. Even not training like I should have I couldn’t believe how great I felt. It was beautiful and very welcoming for my first race back in a while! Thank you for putting on a spectacular one!

Nicole Sullivan Penney

I love this race and I love the views: no matter how hard it is on my legs (and it’s VERY HARD), the view gives me goosebumps!

Joyce Adams

One of the highlights of this year’s Columbia Gorge Marathon event is the amazing job done by the timing partner NSpire. They were unbelievable. The fact that you could cross the finish line walk over to the hospitality tent and immediately see your splits.

This year racers can sign up at NSPIRE.com to get their race results live, and share with others!  It is easy to do!

Share race results with your friends and family — in real-time.

With NSPIRE, your results can be shared by text, email, Facebook or Twitter the moment you finish. It couldn’t be easier to keep your friends and family updated… and inspired along the way.

Here’s how it works…

Use the same email you used to register for the race. Then your results can be sent to friends, family, and social media outlets if you choose.

We will also be showing the live results page during the race which will be streaming the results! The link is below!

 https://www.nspirelive.com/nspir3/raceresults.spire?raceID=513

Click HERE for the Race Guide (pdf)

Race Photos For Purchase!