We are excited to announce the date of the 2010 Columbia Gorge Marathon!
The race will be held October 24th, 2010.
Stay tuned to the website for more info about the race.
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!
THANK YOU to all of our competitors for an outstanding day of racing! We really had fun and enjoyed every second!
We hope to see you next year!
Philip Summers of Lake Oswego, Oregon "Did It" in the Marathon!
The results for the race can be found at the links below:
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon Team
Missing Participant Data
Just wanted to send everyone well wishes, and hope they have a terrific race!
It should be an exciting day of running for competitors and spectators!
Columbia Gorge Marathon and Half Marathon
Poster Art By Mike Jones Illustration
Poster Art By Mike Jones Illustration
Technical Guide
Welcome to the 2009 Columbia Gorge Marathon, the most scenic marathon in the country. We look forward to making your race a tremendous experience. Please review this technical guide for all the information regarding the race.
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Packet Pickup
Saturday October 24th
Location: Best Western Hood River Inn
1108 E Marina Way
Hood River, Oregon
Time: 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Directions: Take I-84 to exit 64. Proceed north on HWY 30 to the first 4-way stop (if you hit the bridge toll booth you have gone too far) then take a right heading west. Best Western is located at the end of this access road. Follow the signs to packet pickup.
Sunday October 25th
Location: Hood River Expo Center (Full Sail Offices)
405 Portway Ave
Hood River, Oregon
Time: 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM
Directions: Take I-84 to exit 63. Proceed north on 2nd Street heading towards the river. At 4 way stop take a right onto Riverside Drive, then left onto 2nd Street and finally a left onto Portway Ave. Expo building on the left.
(Click on image for zoom view)
Race Day Parking
Ample parking is available to competitors both at the start line and finish line. Parking at the starting line is available at the beach access parking just north of the starting area and the gravel lot next to the starting line. Parking at the finish is available in front of the DMV lot and at the Marina Museum up to 1:00 PM. The total distance between the start line and finish line is three tenths of a mile.
Race Start
Marathon 8:00 AM
Half Marathon, Team and Walk 8:30 AM
The race start is located on the new 2nd Street extension next to the Expo Center. The race will start on time so be sure to show up to the start line 5 minutes prior to the start of your race to assure you are ready and are able to hear final race instructions. When the run starts competitors will be given the entire southbound lane of 2nd Street and eastbound lane of State Street. DO NOT CROSS THE CENTER LINE. After the 4 way intersection of HWY 35 and State Road runners will now be on open roads and must run opposite of the flow of traffic up to the Mark Hatfield Park.
Course Info
Aid Stations
Aid stations will be placed on average every three miles along the course. Aid stations will consist of restrooms or porta potties, water, Gatorade, GU and Gorge Delight Bars. Please make sure and discard all cups within the aid station zone and not out on course.
Half Marathon Aid Stations
Marathon Aid Stations
Vehicle Traffic
Portions of the course are open to vehicle traffic. Please follow rules and regulations regarding these sections of the course. Runners are mandated to run against the flow of traffic except were designated by cones or traffic control signs.
Course Details
Marathon
Run will proceed on the Columbia Gorge Scenic Highway to the city of Mosier. Then continue east to Dell Road were they will make a large loop heading back to Mosier and retracing the course to Hood River.
Half Marathon
Run will proceed up to the Mark Hatfield State Park Trail. Once on the trail you will continue on to the east end of the trail where the turn around will be located just past the Twin Tunnels. Aid Station and porta potties will be located at the turn around.
Team Competition
For the team competition runners will follow the same course as the half marathon. The first runner will start with the half marathon out to the turn around at the east end of the Mark Hatfield State Park. The 2nd leg runner will need to drive out to the turnaround location and check in at the team transition tent. To get there get back on I-84 heading east to Mosier. Take the Mosier exit and follow signs to Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail. You will be taking a left and then an immediate left. Parking is available at the East side trailhead, also called Mark Hatfield Trailhead (East end). Jog back down road to the trailhead you passed driving to the parking lot. Head up the old highway through open gates, jogging against the marathon runners heading east. Please check in with official that is there. Teams will receive a running arm band which they will transfer from one runner to the other before heading back to the finish.
All Races (Returning)
After passing HWY 35 and State Road, as you enter Hood River make sure you stay on the right side of the road and run in the designated path that has been coned off for participants. Before crossing I-84 take a right and follow the pedestrian path and signs to the finish. You will pass under freeway. Mileage markers will be placed out for each mile of the marathon and half marathon events.
Race Numbers
Bib numbers will be issued to all competitors. Bib numbers must be worn on the front of your shirt so that they are clearly visible to officials on course as well the finish line timing crew. Numbers will be assigned by the following categories.
1-100 Marathon
101-299 Half Marathon Run
300-350 Half Marathon Walk
350-399 Half Marathon Team
Post Race Support
We will greet you at the finish line with a medal, warm drinks, bananas, hot soup and bread. We will also be serving local apples and pears. There will be plenty of us around to assist.
Post Race Awards
We ask for you to please stay for awards. They will be presented at 11:00 for half marathon and 12:00 for full marathon. There are prizes for the top three overall winners in the half and full marathon. We also have prizes for the top 3 in each age category, increments of five years. They are worth the wait!
Marathon Course Log
|
Mile |
Directions |
|---|---|
|
0.0 |
Start |
|
0.1 |
Proceed south on 2nd Street (stay in right lane) |
|
0.3 |
Left on State Street (stay in right lane) |
|
0.8 |
Head straight through 4-Way Intersection of HWY 35 and State Street (Runners must run against traffic) |
|
2.0 |
Entrance to Mark Hatfield State Park and Aid Station #1 |
|
4.0 |
Aid Station #2 |
|
6.1 |
Aid Station #3 |
|
6.6 |
Turn left onto Rock Creek Road |
|
7.3 |
Left onto HWY 30 (City of Mosier) |
|
10.2 |
Memaloose Lookout Aid Station #4 |
|
12.6 |
Right Turn onto Dell Road Aid Station #5 |
|
14.0 |
Right onto State Road Aid Station #6 |
|
17.4 |
City of Mosier. State Road turns into 3rd Street |
|
17.5 |
Stop sign at intersection of Washington and 3rd Street. Proceed straight through |
|
17.5 |
Right turn onto Center Street |
|
17.6 |
Aid Station #7 10 Speed Coffee |
|
17.6 |
Left onto HWY 30 (Cross HWY at the flagging zone) |
|
17.7 |
Right onto Rock Creek |
|
18.3 |
Turn right onto Mark Hatfield State Park |
|
18.8 |
Aid Station #8 |
|
20.9 |
Aid Station #9 |
|
22.9 |
Exit of Mark Hatfield State Park. Aid Station #10 |
|
24.1 |
4-Way Intersection of HWY 35 and State Road (Runners stay on right side coned lane) |
|
24.5 |
Right onto Front Street |
|
24.6 |
Right onto 1st Street |
|
24.6 |
Left onto Cascade |
|
24.7 |
Right onto 2nd Street |
|
24.8 |
Right onto Pedestrian Pathway |
|
25.1 |
Right onto Pedestrian Bridge |
|
26.2 |
Finish |
Half Marathon Course Log
|
Mile |
Directions |
|---|---|
|
0.0 |
Start |
|
0.1 |
Proceed south on 2nd Street (stay in right lane) |
|
0.3 |
Left on State Street (stay in right lane) |
|
0.8 |
Head straight through 4-Way Intersection of HWY 35 and State Street (Runners must run against traffic) |
|
2.0 |
Entrance to Mark Hatfield State Park and Aid Station #1 |
|
4.0 |
Aid Station #2 |
|
6.1 |
Turn Around and Team Transition. Aid Station #3 |
|
8.2 |
Aid Station #4 |
|
10.0 |
Exit of Mark Hatfield State Park. Aid Station #5 |
|
11.2 |
4-Way Intersection of HWY 35 and State Road (Runners stay on right side coned lane) |
|
11.6 |
Right onto Front Street |
|
11.7 |
Right onto 1st Street |
|
11.7 |
Left onto Cascade |
|
11.8 |
Right onto 2nd Street |
|
11.9 |
Right onto Pedestrian Pathway |
|
12.2 |
Right onto Pedestrian Bridge |
|
13.1 |
Finish |