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2012 Registration is OPEN! Leave a comment Read more »

2012 Registration is OPEN!

Registration is NOW OPEN! The Breakaway Promotions team is now deep into planning and getting ready for 2012 as we are on the verge of ringing in the New Year. Thanks to all of you who participated last year as we had nearly 1200 runners…


Gorgeous Race Photos! Leave a comment Read more »

Gorgeous Race Photos!

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


Latest Race Updates! Leave a comment Read more »

Latest Race Updates!

Here are the latest updates for this year’s event! Finish Line Festivities The finish line will take place at the Hood River Marina lawn, and will be a finish line like no other! Food will be offered to spectators at the price of $7.00 per…


The 2011 Columbia Gorge Marathon! Leave a comment Read more »

The 2011 Columbia Gorge Marathon!

The 2011 Columbia Gorge Marathon is scheduled for October 23, 2011! We have a new course this year which will prove to not only be beautiful, but a great challenge too! Registration NOW open, so sign up for this outstanding running event to reserve your…


Race Recap on Oregonlive.com 1 Comment Read more »

Race Recap on Oregonlive.com

A nice article written by Oregon Live Community Blogger Larry Merrifield. He also took 2nd in the Half-Marathon Men’s Race!  Way to go Larry and thanks for a nice write up on the event! Photo By Evan Pilchik Photography Read The Article Here!


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Race Testimonials

"In 260 Marathons few have provided the challenge, the scenery and the venue that Columbia Gorge Marathon delivered. Hood River has a lock on an unimaginable experience for any and all runners. Thanks for a wonderful weekend of racing."
~ The Junkie
2011 Columbia Gorge Marathon Champion

"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) ...but, if all those people came out to this one that wouldn't be good. :) Not enough words to describe...all Incredible! Huge Thanks!"
~ Gwen Thomas

"Thank you to all for putting on such a amazing, beautiful and challenging race! I will be back next year a little more prepared for all those hills!! Ouch!! Still smiling though. :)"
~ Melanie Newell Julien

"It was beautiful!! Definitely lives up to the motto and even better was an 11-minute PR, despite that hill. All the organization was superb! Thank you to everyone involved."
~ Joyce Adams

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