I love a race that takes me somewhere that my regular runs can’t go. And Bridge of the Gods Run is the perfect example of a unique race with the starting line at the Washington edge of a bridge that normally only cars and trucks get to pass over. Lots of pictures get taken in that first mile, and then lots of hills keep you company for the rest of the journey. After crossing over…
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…
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…
The Bridge of the Gods is a historic cantilever bridge that runs between Oregon and Washington and provides stunning views of the Columbia River. Pair that with a race and you’ve got yourself a winning combination! The bridge itself won’t be the only thing crossed during this event, though. Forests, bridges and creeks (oh, my!) will all be featured on this scenic course. Here’s a description of what to expect: From the Bridge of the…
The Bridge of the Gods half marathon and 10k/5k race takes place on Sunday, August 7th in Cascade Locks. This race is beautiful, and participation is capped at 2,000 registrants. The start line for all distances is on the Washington side of the Bridge of the Gods. Since there is no parking at the start, participants will park their cars at the finish line and take a shuttle bus north across the bridge.
Bridge of the Gods Half Marathon & 10k is one race where you definitely earn your swag. The views are stunning, and being able to cross the Bridge of the Gods on foot is surreal–and the hills seem never ending. It is definitely a unique experience, and a great way to experience the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest–a staycation race! And while this year was second annual Bridge of the Gods race, it’s clear that the…
On Sunday, August 10th, I geared up to participate in the inaugural Bridge of the Gods Half Marathon with 1000 other runners and walkers. The race started at 8am and was said to take approximately one hour to get to from Vancouver, so my friend and I left at 5:30am. The race started on the Washington side of the bridge but we were instructed to park at the finish line, at Marine Park, on the Oregon…
Not only is there a place called Thunder Island, it is home to its very own brewing company. I feel like these two facts alone should be enough to motivate you to sign up for the Bridge of the Gods Half Marathon or 10k. Add to it the fact that bridge runs are just plain awesome, and you’ve got a trifecta of running greatness. This also might just be the bridge run to beat all…
