There is NO PARKING at the start of the Full Marathon.
It is DROP OFF ONLY.
(The Half Marathon will start and finish at the Hood River Marina Lawn)
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!
Compliments of the Columbia Gorge Marathon we will be providing each competitor their very own commemorative bag made of recycled material. This special bag can be used to store your items while you are running the event and we will transport items safely to the finish line. We want you to focus on your race. We will take care of the logistics.
Shuttle Pickup Area at Finish
Shuttle Route to Start
Race Photos For Purchase!
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
