The Great Columbia Crossing 10K in Astoria – One for the Ages
One bridge. Two states. Thousands of stories. The Astoria-Megler Bridge is the longest continuous truss Bridge in North America. It is an…
The Mighty Columbia Awaits at the Run on the River
While other coastal towns are fun to visit, Astoria is probably the one I would most like to live in. It’s a cute town, with great breweries,…
River Run Revelry: Stride in Style at Astoria’s Run on the River this May
Come spend the weekend in Astoria starting with the flat, fast Run on the River 5k, 10k, or half marathon and then relax at the after party at…
Turkey Trots by the Ocean in Newport, Astoria, and Coos Bay
The Oregon Coast isn’t usually by first thought when it comes to Thanksgiving. But that may be changing after learning about these three…
Race Preview: 2019 South Slough Scramble (Astoria)
Many Pacific-Northwesterners know that Astoria, Oregon is a treasure trove of antiques, restaurants, museums and history, laced with all the…
Race Preview: 2018 Ole’s Assault (Astoria)
Attention runners: If you want to run the “legendary adventure” that is Ole’s Assault, this is your last chance! 2018 will…
Race Preview: 2018 Race to the Bar (Astoria)
It’s once again time to Race to the Bar! No, not that bar . . . but there will be post-race beer involved after you run along the beach…
Race Preview: Oregon Brewery Running Series 5k at Fort George Brewing (Astoria)
This may be the least surprising news ever: many Portland runners like beer. The organizers of The Oregon Brewery Running Series are…
Race Recap: 2017 Great Columbia Crossing 10k (Astoria)
I came across the Great Columbia Crossing while making a bucket list last fall. The Astoria Column was on my list and as you look out from the…
Small Race Preview: 2017 Heel to Heal 10k & 5k (Astoria)
With beautiful scenery, a flat race course, and a race whose proceeds go to a great cause, Heel to Heal, Astoria 5K, 10K is just that. This 5k…