Columbia Gorge Running

Race Preview: 2019 Deschutes River Half Marathon & Hangover 2.019 Mile Run/Walk (Maupin)

December 4, 2018 // 0 Comments

Whether you’re trying to start the new year fresh or you’re still recovering from the year before it, you’ll have options for the 2018 Deschutes River Half Marathon & Hangover 2.019 Mile Run/Walk in Maupin on January 1st, 2019. There are 2 [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Columbia Gorge Half Marathon

November 1, 2018 // 1 Comment

Like most people, I prefer to sleep in my own bed, especially prior to a race. But there is one race on my yearly schedule that is about a two hour drive from home that is worth changing the routine. Located in Hood River Oregon, on the Columbia [read more...]

Turkey Trot Race Previews: 2018 Great Turkey Fumble (Portland & Newberg) & The Turkey Trot Fun Run (Mosier)

October 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

There are 2 things that people often associate Thanksgiving with .. Food and football. If you’re a runner, there might be a 3rd tradition, and that’s a morning Turkey Trot before you enjoy those other 2 things. The 2018 Great Turkey Fumble [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Columbia Gorge Marathon (Hood River)

October 26, 2018 // 0 Comments

The Columbia Gorge Marathon declares itself to be “The most scenic marathon in the country”, which you have got to admit is a pretty high expectation when there are marathons all over the United States. As a first-time finisher of the race this [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Klickitat Marathon/Half/5k Trail Run

October 2, 2018 // 0 Comments

Come to Klickitat, WA on November 3rd for the 2018 Klickitat Marathon/Half/5k Trail Run. This year, the 6th annual race brought to you by the Columbia Gorge Running Club will be giving out three $500 Scholarships to the winner’s accredited college [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Bridge of the Goddess (Cascade Locks)

September 26, 2018 // 0 Comments

The Eagle Creek Fire in 2017 burned close to 50,000 acres in the Columbia Gorge. Many running events were postponed, rerouted and even canceled, Bridge of the Goddess being one of them. Thankfully organizers were able to reroute and continue this [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Columbia Gorge Marathon (Hood River)

September 22, 2018 // 0 Comments

As fires ravaged through the Columbia Gorge, there were many who worried that this beloved area would never be the same. That the trails, campgrounds, and waterfalls would be lost for a generation. And while there is still recovery in process, there [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Gorgeous Relay (Cascade Locks)

August 21, 2018 // 0 Comments

Last year, there were many sad runners when it was announced that the Gorgeous Relay had to be cancelled due to the devastating Eagle Creek fire. This year, the race is back, with a new and (of course) gorgeous course to look forward to. This race [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Bridge of the Goddess Half Marathon & 10k (Cascade Locks)

August 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

One of my favorite races in Oregon is coming up on September 15th, and because it’s a Run With Paula event, you will be well taken care of. The 2018 Bridge of the Goddess Half Marathon & 10k will offer you gorgeous views, some great swag, and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Three Corner Rock PCT 50k (Carson, WA)

August 7, 2018 // 0 Comments

Small races are some of my favorites, and the personal experiences are so much more memorable than the big “box” races that everyone has done. The 2018 Three Corner Rock PCT 50k (Formerly known as PCT Bunker to Bonneville 50K) is capped at only [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Sean’s Run for ARROAutism 5K/10K (Cascade Locks)

July 24, 2018 // 0 Comments

There are so many things to love about this race: it’s for a great cause, it’s in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge, it’s family friendly, and this year, through special permit, it will be on trails currently closed to the public [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Post Canyon 50k & Half Marathon (Hood River)

July 22, 2018 // 0 Comments

Have you ever visited Post Canyon in Hood River? You’ll have a great excuse to on August 11st for the 2018 Post Canyon 50k & Half Marathon. The race takes place at a Hood River County Forestry tree farm property, and the half will climb 2,500 [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Bridge of the Gods Half/10k/5k (Cascade Locks)

July 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you’ve ever wanted to run on The Bridge of the Gods in Cascade Locks, mark your calendar for August 12th this year. The 2018 Bridge of the Gods Half Marathon/10k/5k is a race to remember, as it starts on the Columbia River on the Washington [read more...]

Mid-Valley Small Race Previews: 2018 FD4 Rocket Run 1k/3k/5k/10k (The Dalles) & Running Wild 5k (Monmouth)

June 10, 2018 // 0 Comments

For a fun family-friendly event this summer, come out to The Dalles on Saturday June 30th for the 2018 FD4 Rocket Run, which will have a 1k, a 3k, a 5k, and a 10k Walk/Run option for you and your family to choose from. This run is part of the 5th [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Blue Lake Triathlon & Multi-Sport Festival

May 4, 2018 // 0 Comments

With summer just around the corner, the 37th annual Blue Lake Triathlon & Multi-Sport Festival is a great way to kick off the season. If you haven’t been training like you wanted through the winter and spring, Why Racing Events has you [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Birds of Prey Half Marathon on April 14 (only $30)

March 27, 2018 // 0 Comments

by Sachleen Sandhu, guest community blogger The Birds of Prey Half Marathon is back again after a year off. This is the fourth year of this great half which supports the local Stevenson High School Cross Country Team. Proceeds from the race support [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Wheatfield Half Marathon, 8K and 3K (The Dalles)

March 5, 2018 // 1 Comment

Sometimes the best races out there, are those small ones you never hear about unless you are just in “the know.” The Wheatfield Half Marathon (with an 8K and 3K run/walk too) is just one of those gems. Starting at the Petersburg School [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Jumpstart St. Patrick’s Day River 3k/5k/10k Run/Walk (The Dalles)

February 20, 2018 // 0 Comments

St. Patrick’s Day is a big day of celebration for many, and I can’t think of a better way to remind myself of the fortune to be healthy than with a race. If you’ll be out in The Dalles on Saturday, March 17th, check out the 2018 Jumpstart St [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Valentine’s Day Fun Run/Walk (The Dalles)

January 9, 2018 // 0 Comments

Celebrate Valentine’s Day and support the Colonel Wright Elementary School’s athletic department by participating in the Valentine’s Day Fun Run in The Dalles. This annual event includes a 3K, 5K, and 10K on the Riverfront Trail [read more...]

Races to look out for in 2018!

December 25, 2017 // 0 Comments

There are hundreds of races in Oregon and SW Washington – literally – and there are many that we love. The list below is just a sampling of some of the races nearest and dearest to the hearts of Run Oregon bloggers. January: White River [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Deschutes River Half Marathon & 2.018 miler (Maupin)

December 8, 2017 // 1 Comment

Maupin is a sleepy little town that sits in a canyon along the banks of the Deschutes River, just 40 miles south of The Dalles. The area has been well-known for guided rafting trips for many years but outside of that, this berg of 420 people remains [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Freeze Your Gizzard Blizzard 5K (The Dalles)

November 28, 2017 // 0 Comments

Get ready to wrap up 2017 with a chilly fun run in The Dalles. Freeze Your Gizzard Blizzard is sponsored by NWC Parks & Recreation District and the Colonel Wright Athletic Department. This annual fun run includes a 10K, 5K, and 3K. Starting at [read more...]

Race Recap: 2017 Columbia Gorge Marathon and Half Marathon

November 11, 2017 // 0 Comments

by Eric Barten, guest community blogger I didn’t decide to run a Marathon until about six weeks before I toed the line for the race. I’d been having a great training cycle and my long runs felt easier than they have in years, so I knew [read more...]

Strava Segment of the Week: Run for the Trails Fundraiser for Friends of the Columbia Gorge

September 22, 2017 // 0 Comments

This week’s Strava Segment of the Week is not our usual segment: this week’s “segment” is a fund raiser for the Friends of the Columbia Gorge, who will work to restore trails damaged by the recent forest fires. It’s [read more...]

Columbia Gorge Marathon and Half Marathon still has spots for October 22nd race – Price increases this Friday

September 13, 2017 // 0 Comments

The 2017 Columbia Gorge Marathon and Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, October 22, offering runners a wonderful chance to get back into the Gorge. It’s also got more of a laid-back feel than other races of its size, in part because [read more...]

Update: Due to Eagle Creek Fire, Bridge of the Goddess Half Marathon & 10k moving to Vancouver, Wash. – Same race date!

September 7, 2017 // 0 Comments

Paula Harkin and her team at Run with Paula are pretty darn awesome, if you ask me. Her Bridge of the Goddess Half Marathon and 10k runs from the town of Cascade Locks each year, offering Goddesses views of the Columbia River Gorge. This year, [read more...]