Sometimes a race is a perfectly wonderful poor life choice. I feel like this could be my running life motto. Definitely fits for when I decide to complete a 10K and a half marathon in one weekend. My half marathon for this adventure was the Bridge of the Gods Half Marathon from Breakaway Promotions. I completed this same race years ago and had one memory: hills. The course begins on the Washington side of the…
Looking for a true “Fun Run?” Look no further than the Oregon Brewery Running Series. Not only will you get a 5k(ish) run in, but you’ll get a beer at the end, some swag, and a fun Saturday morning that doesn’t start at the crack of dawn. On September 18th, head into Hood River for the Oregon Brewery Running Series 5k that is taking place at Ferment Brewing Co. Waves start at 10:00AM and continue…
For the past 7 years, the folks who put on the Post Canyon 50K have been begging runners to “come get weird in the woods with us” and you’ve been doing just that! Once again, runners will get to experience gorge running at its best, with an ever-changing course that is both challenging and beautiful. The 50K has about 5,500 feet of elevation gain and the Half has about 2,300. Here’s a bit about the course…
Although the Columbia Gorge is one of the most beautiful areas in the Pacific Northwest, it is such a struggle to get out there. The daily routine is like a black hole that you have to fight against to escape. And signing up for a race is a fantastic way to fight that gravity. I am so excited to get back to Cascade Locks for the Bridge of the Gods race this August. I participated…
Who’s ready for relay season?! The Hood to Coast team is definitely ready, and the Windy River Relay in Hood River is a perfect, one day event that features the beauty and scenery of the gorge, while also sending runners up through the lush hills toward Parkdale and Odell, where you will run past orchards, wineries, vineyards and the beautiful countryside. Having run a few dozen relays, I love the one day events for a…
We recently reached out to Elevated Trail Racing, a relatively new race company with a really solid 4-pack of trail races in Fall 2021. Hello, my name is Devin VansCoy, and I grew up in northeast Iowa. I moved out to Oregon in 2008 to experience what the PNW has to offer. I have always been into endurance racing, and am looking for the next challenge. I started as a high school and collegiate XC…
Columbia Gorge Running Club is hosting it’s 15th annual Turkey Trot. It will be held on November 26th, with an 8 am to 10 am start, at the Skamania Country Fairgrounds. It will be a “Do it Yourself” 5K, 3.1 mile race. With a staggered start time, that encourages people to stay and maintain 6 feet apart. Walking or running is acceptable on this great traditional race. Bring your family and run this socially distanced run. …
In 2017, I was introduced to the Gorgeous Relay Series. Having done several relays in the past, some good and some simply memorable, I was eager to try one of the Gorgeous races to see how they measured up. I’d heard that they lived up to their title – Epic and beautiful – and I loved that they were only ONE day relays, something that was much easier for this busy working mom who had…
On March 14th, 2020, join Oregon Brewery Running Series in the Columbia Gorge at Ferment Brewing in Hood River. “Located on Hood River’s waterfront, the second floor tasting room at Ferment offers expansive views of the Columbia River Gorge, frequent sightings of world-class kiting, and observation of our brewery down below.” The course for this race is not yet available, but it will be sure to include beautiful views of the river and gorge. As…
If it feels like The Ruff just made its debut, you’re not mistaken! Back in October, this challenging event up Dog Mountain burst onto the race scene and now it’s back again as an early season opener! Our friends at Alpine Running are back in the Gorge with The Ruff on March 15th, so I hope you’ve gotten in some good hill training to make the most of it! It’s a shorty, but don’t be…
