Astoria race

Race Preview: 2019 Battle to the Pacific Half / 10K / 5K (Hammond)

October 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 2019 Battle to the Pacific 5K/10K and half marathon events, hosted by Bivouac Racing, will once again be held in early November at Fort Stevens State Park (just outside Astoria) and there is so much to explore while you are there, including a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 South Slough Scramble (Astoria)

September 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Ole’s Assault (Astoria)

August 27, 2018 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Race to the Bar (Astoria)

August 18, 2018 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Race Preview: Oregon Brewery Running Series 5k at Fort George Brewing (Astoria)

July 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Run on the River 10k (Astoria)

June 6, 2018 // 0 Comments

Sometimes I decide to run a race because it’s close to home and convenient, and sometimes I run a race for which I invite a friend from the East Coast, we book a hotel room and make it a super fun girls weekend on the Pacific Coast. The Run on [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Run on the River (Astoria)

April 6, 2018 // 0 Comments

The 5th annual Run on the River half marathon, 10k and 5k will be held at Astoria’s Riverwalk on Sunday, May 20th. The event is organized by Astoria Parks and Rec department and is a fundraiser for Astoria Parks Recreation and Community [read more...]

Race Recap: 2017 Great Columbia Crossing 10k (Astoria)

November 7, 2017 // 2 Comments

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. [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Great Columbia Crossing 10k (Astoria)

September 20, 2017 // 0 Comments

One race on my running bucket list, is unfortunately going to remain there for another year. The Great Columbia Crossing in Astoria was one that I was signed up for in 2016, but was “winded out” by a freak coastal storm. [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2017 Heel to Heal 10k & 5k (Astoria)

August 6, 2017 // 0 Comments

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 or 10K takes part in the beautiful Astoria Riverwalk. The Astoria Riverwalk, which is also known as the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Run On the River 5K, 10K & Half Marathon (Astoria)

April 27, 2017 // 0 Comments

The 4th annual Run On The River Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K in Astoria is on Sunday, May 21st this year. The event is part of the Oregon Half & Full Marathon Series and the primary sponsor is Buoy Beer Company. Accordingly, there will be [read more...]

Race Preview: 2016 Battle to the Pacific 5k/10k/Half (Fort Stevens State Park)

October 12, 2016 // 0 Comments

Some of the most beautiful races I have run are those that are outside of towns and cities and set within nature. The 5th annual Battle to the Pacific races on November 6th, 2016, are run entirely within Fort Stevens State Park on the Oregon Coast [read more...]

Small Race Previews: Columbia Gorge/Eastern/Southern Oregon Races on June 4 & 5, 2016

May 15, 2016 // 0 Comments

There are a bunch of races in the summer. We try to get to as many as we can, but sometimes there just isn’t enough time in the week to get them all scheduled! If you are looking for some local races to round out your calendar, read [read more...]

Race Preview: 2015 Outpace Diabetes Scramble Trail Run/Hike

September 6, 2015 // 0 Comments

Looking for a trail 5K or 10K? Well, here’s your chance to run the trails of Lewis and Clark National Historic Park in Astoria for FREE! That’s right, the Outpace Diabetes Scramble Trail Run and Hike is a free race! You can’t beat [read more...]

Race Preview: 2015 Ole’s Assault – a crazy 2 hour Adventure Run

August 21, 2015 // 0 Comments

Ready for a little adventure? Well, a lot of adventure… a little man made and a whole lot of natural obstacles. Xdog Events has an event that can not be equaled. “Others try to manufacture adventure, we give you REAL [read more...]

12th Annual Running of the Trolls in Astoria on June 20th

May 27, 2015 // 0 Comments

Discover your inner Viking with the 2015 Scandinavian Midsummer Festival and the 12th Annual Running of the Trolls. The weekend of fun and activities in Astoria includes a run/walk on Saturday, June 20th at 8:30 AM. Sponsored by the Columbia [read more...]

Guest preview: 2015 Astoria Run on the River Walk returning in May

April 27, 2015 // 0 Comments

This recap was submitted by Run Oregon reader and race director Pete O’Farrell. Feel free to Submit a Guest Post in the “Contact Us” tab if you are wanting to preview or recap your experiences as well! I am admittedly biased but there [read more...]

Small, cheap, and unique race preview: Lewis and Clark Trail Run 5k/10k (Ft. Clatsop, Astoria)

March 7, 2015 // 0 Comments

Our National Parks offer many trails for hikes and walks, and it’s exciting when one is used for an organized trail run. Ft. Clatsop National Site in Astoria is holding a 5k and 10k trail run on Saturday, March 21. It starts at 10am at the [read more...]

Race Preview: The Great Columbia Crossing

September 12, 2014 // 0 Comments

The Great Columbia Crossing 10K, now in its 33rd year, will be held on October 12, 2014. This event starts in Dismal Nitch, Washington and ends in Astoria, Oregon. Runners and walkers will enjoy scenic views of the Columbia River as they [read more...]

Race Preview: Run on the River Walk Half Marathon and 5k in Astoria

May 18, 2014 // 0 Comments

If you haven’t been to Astoria recently, you are missing out. Sure, it may be a little rainy and more well known as being the “Goonies” town (I also recommend the book “The Killing Tide” as for a good murder mystery [read more...]