Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 16, 2025, as the Columbia River Gorge trail transforms into a heartfelt celebration of resilience, community, and hope. Ezra Blue’s Flight for Cancer returns to the Mark O. Hatfield Twin Tunnels trailhead (exit 51 off I‑84), inviting runners and walkers of all ages and paces to honor Ezra Blue Duckwall and support pediatric brain cancer research at Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Course & Distances
- 5k
- 10k
- 8‑mile: the signature distance, marking what would’ve been Ezra’s eighth birthday on August 19, 2025—and growing by a mile each year since.
Runners will be treated to that signature Gorge experience—rolling fir‑shaded hills, stunning river views, and the nostalgic thrill of running through historic tunnels.
Race Details
- Start: 9a
- Fee: $40, $50, or $58
Purpose & Meaning
Organized by Ezra’s grandmother, the event honors Ezra’s courageous journey—diagnosed at age 3 with a high‑risk medulloblastoma, treated at Seattle Children’s, and heroically advocated for clinical research before his passing at age 5. Funds raised go toward pediatric brain cancer research, targeting relapsed or refractory CNS tumors.
This event isn’t just a race—it’s a community‑driven moment of remembrance, awareness, and action. Expect a warm, inclusive vibe: medals for fastest, oldest, and youngest racers; walkers and spectators encouraged; and heartfelt moments sprinkled throughout the day.
Hope to see you there—ready to run, walk, honor, and make a difference together!