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 Buoy Beer. With picturesque views, a fun atmosphere, great swag, and a kids’ race, the Run on the River is truly an event for the whole family. The races are on Saturday, May 11th, but you can start the party with the race sponsor, Buoy Beer at…
The Oregon Coast isn’t usually by first thought when it comes to Thanksgiving. But that may be changing after learning about these three Turkey Trots… Newport Turkey Trot The Newport Turkey Trot will have you wandering all over the town through their 10K, 5K, and Kids Fun run options. The course is primarily flat, which means absolutely no excuses to not be part of the costume contest. Think about strutting by the Pacific Ocean in…
The Astoria-Megler Bridge is the longest continuous truss Bridge in North America. It is an amazing feat of engineering, both when seen from afar and while speeding down the road, traversing the Columbia River. With the Great Columbia Crossing, you have an opportunity to see this massive bridge from a whole new perspective. The Great Columbia Crossing 10K in Astoria, Oregon, provides runners the unmatched opportunity to walk or run across the Astoria-Megler Bridge. This…
While other coastal towns are fun to visit, I’ve decided that Astoria, Oregon is the one I would most like to live in. It’s a cute town that has a lower level of tourists and still plenty of spaces you can sit and watch the ocean waves. And a great walkway that provides you with miles of walking and running with those same waves keeping you company. If you want to check out this…
It’s a ways off, but someday I want to retire in Astoria. It is the perfect town to have the resources you need, enough folks around for community, and beaches that you can walk along for hours. If you haven’t been to Astoria yet (or recently) you should get out there for The Great Columbia Crossing on Sunday, October 9th. This event will provide you a totally unique view of the area from the Astoria-Megler…
Many Pacific-Northwesterners know that Astoria, Oregon is a treasure trove of antiques, restaurants, museums and history, laced with all the quaintness of a fishing village (think wooden piers, shingled houses and old-fashioned architecture). Some may not know that it’s also home to the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, which boasts many recreational areas as well as a Fort Clatsop replica. The Lewis and Clark Trail Run Series takes place at this location, and includes…
Attention runners: If you want to run the “legendary adventure” that is Ole’s Assault, this is your last chance! 2018 will be the final year in its current format. While, this event will continue, there will be many changes in 2019, so this September is your final chance to participate in “Oregon’s true first adventure run.” This event will set a new standard for what people refer to as “adventure”. We are bringing true adventure…
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 (ahem. . . sandbar!) This annual evening race at Fort Stevens State Park is a fundraiser for the Lower Columbia Hospice. Choose from a 5K or 10K and run along hard packed sand – starting at the Peter Iredale shipwreck. Both courses are out and back, with…
This may be the least surprising news ever: many Portland runners like beer. The organizers of The Oregon Brewery Running Series are aware of this news and bring opportunities for these runners to combine two of their passions throughout the year by running 5K events connected with local breweries. Coffee shops of the city, please take note and get on it for 2019. The Fort George Brewing 5K is coming up this August as…
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 top of the column, you can’t miss the enormous Astoria-Megler Bridge connecting Oregon and Washington. Pedestrians are not allowed on the bridge except one day a year for the Great Columbia Crossing 10k. For two hours the bridge is limited to single lane traffic, allowing runners and…
