A running club based near Hood River, Ore. and Stevenson, Wash.
The Hood River area of the Columbia Gorge holds a special place in my heart for both running and enjoying local brews. It’s hard to argue there is much better than traversing the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail or Indian Creek Trail, followed by an IPA at Ferment Brewing or a pint and slice at Double Mountain. So, the St. Patty’s Leprechaun Pub Hop run on March 16, combines both seamlessly. Organized by the…
Columbia Gorge Running Club is hosting it’s 15th annual Turkey Trot. It will be held on November 26th, with an 8 am to 10 am start, at the Skamania Country Fairgrounds. It will be a “Do it Yourself” 5K, 3.1 mile race. With a staggered start time, that encourages people to stay and maintain 6 feet apart. Walking or running is acceptable on this great traditional race. Bring your family and run this socially distanced run. …
If you know your Beatles music, you know the lyrics to this song. Interestingly, one of the best lines (in my opinion) is in the first verse. John Lennon writes “Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see…” In the world of running, especially off road, running with your eyes closed would surely find you face first in the dirt. As John rattles on, looping back to the chorus, singing about how “nothing…
May 11th will be the 13th Annual Carson to Stevenson Ridge Run. This 10 mile point to point run is held on the Washington side of the Columbia River and is known to be a challenging course – regardless of which direction you run it. (Some years this is the Stevenson Ridge to Carson Run!) The Columbia Gorge Running Club will donate proceeds from this race to the Stevenson Cross Country Team to help with…
The 7th annual Run Like a Dog 5K Trail Run in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge will be held on Saturday, March 9th, 2019. Hosted by the Columbia Gorge Running Club, this fundraising event benefits the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society so while it’s only $5 to register for the event, an extra donation made on race day is greatly appreciated! 100% of the proceeds will be given to WCGHS. You do not need to bring…
What!? $17 a month!? There’s no way to do a race each month with that budget! Yes, yes there is. You just have to know which races to do. This is one schedule, I’m positive you could create another one. For example, you could join Clark County Running Club for $10 and run upwards for 20 free races for the year. Or seek out races where you can run free in exchange for volunteering. Not…
I hardly need more motivation to visit Stevenson, WA, and if I did, it might just be the Skamania County Fair 5k. A small, community-oriented run, this race is coordinated by the Columbia Gorge Running Club and will feature some of the best the gorge has to offer when it comes to scenery and atmosphere.
1~ Whine on the Vine 5 Mile Adventure Run Held July 19th at J. Albin Winery in Hillsboro, this isn’t just a typical run. It’s 5 miles of obstacles, trails, winery views, and a giant slip-n-slide. In its third year, Whine on the Vine 5 Mile Adventure Run supports the Newberg High School Lacrosse Team. Register before July 11th for only $30, which wouldn’t qualify as a deal for a run, but it’s definitely a deal for an…
The Sternwheeler Days 5k/10k Run and Walk will take place on Saturday, June 27 in conjunction with the Sternwheeler Days in Cascade Locks. This run is organized by the Columbia Gorge Running Club, and with a $2 entry fee (free for CGRC members) it is one of the most affordable races out there.
The Columbia Gorge Running Club and Skamania County General Services present the Stevenson to Carson Ridge Run, which has a bit of a twist this year as in the past this has been the Annual Carson to Stevenson Ridge Run. The direction of the race was switched this year which provides a more challenging course.
