Run Oregon loves the Columbia Gorge, and Hood River is one of our favorite places to explore. Aside from the great breweries and small-town charm, the scenery is breathtaking. There are a few cool places to run, and one of them happens to be the Columbia Gorge Marathon this fall. As quoted from a Run Oregon blogger’s experience in a previous year: I can only speak to the half marathon distance, but I thought the…
I’ve run over 50 marathons since 2005 and somehow, I had never experienced the Columbia Gorge Marathon/Half Marathon until this year. Now that I’ve completed it, I can confidently say it’s been one of the best races I’ve done in years. One thing that might deter people from signing up for this race is that it’s at the end of October when weather in the Pacific NW can be iffy. I will admit I wasn’t…
Returning once again for 2021, the Columbia Gorge Marathon & Half Marathon is one of the most scenic courses in the area. This run comes with a backdrop of colorful fall foliage and stunning views over the Columbia River Gorge – along with some pretty challenging rolling hills! Race options include a marathon, half marathon, and a two-runner half marathon relay. The Dog Leg half marathon is open to runners with their dogs. Both courses…
If you are looking for a challenging and scenic marathon or half in October, the Columbia Gorge Marathon on Sunday, October 20th may be just right for you. The event starts and ends at the Hood River Event Site, and participants can choose a marathon, half marathon, or half marathon relay. The half marathon distances also allow for dogs to participate with their own chip timing in the “Dog Leg.” This race is definitely one…
by Eric Barten, guest community blogger I didn’t decide to run a Marathon until about six weeks before I toed the line for the race. I’d been having a great training cycle and my long runs felt easier than they have in years, so I knew I’d regret it if I didn’t run a Marathon this season. I set about finding the perfect race. Unfortunately, this year proved difficult to run a fall marathon without…
This weekend is the 2017 Columbia Gorge Marathon and Half Marathon, so of course this week’s segment is on the race route! The segment, Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail Climb, shares its name with at least one other segment, but if you run the race, you’ll run it. It’s 0.6 miles from the start of the trail (where the marathon starts) up the nice hill. The climb gains about 150 feet, so its elevation…
The 2017 Columbia Gorge Marathon and Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, October 22, offering runners a wonderful chance to get back into the Gorge. It’s also got more of a laid-back feel than other races of its size, in part because it’s very well-organized and runners don’t have to worry about a thing on race day, and in part because Hood River is just a laid-back town. You even get to sleep in –…
Rare is it to find a race that is fundamentally flawless. Returning for my third year to the beautiful town of Hood River, making a couple hour drive to run 13 miles, this is one that has always been worth the trip. I was first introduced to this run through my work, as they sponsor employees to do several races a year and this one piqued my interest. The Gorge is a unique and gorgeous…
There are a LOT of races out there. And we tend to like most of them. We also tend to participate in more of them than an average runner, just because there are 16 of us and one of you. So here is a compilation of Run Oregon’s favorite Half Marathons which are still running strong. (In alphabetical order by each blogger’s last name:) Kelly Barten: You don’t have to run a race to know…
I tend to not venture farther than 45 miles to race, generally because it makes it necessary to wake very early on race morning. I make an exception for this race due to the later 9:30 start time and the beauty of the course. This event attracts a fairly good sized crowd, yet manages to maintain a small-race friendly vibe. The logistics are top notch, with a great course and festivities coupled with plentiful snacks…
