Columbia Gorge

Race Preview: 2019 Sean’s Run for ARROAutism 5K/10K (Cascade Locks)

August 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

Sean’s Run is a fundraiser for Autism Research and Resources of Oregon and has been a summer staple since 2007. This fun community event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities to participate in a 10k, 5k or children’s fun run. The race is [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Strawberry Fields Forever Ultra and 10k (North Bonneville, WA)

June 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Freeze Your Gizzard Blizzard 3K/5K/10K (The Dalles)

December 15, 2018 // 0 Comments

As most of you probably know, running in Oregon in January can be a bit frosty, especially in the gorge where the wind is known to have teeth. However, we aren’t going to let frozen eyebrows and ice-cold fingertips slow us down, right?! The fine [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Columbia Gorge Half Marathon

November 1, 2018 // 1 Comment

Like most people, I prefer to sleep in my own bed, especially prior to a race. But there is one race on my yearly schedule that is about a two hour drive from home that is worth changing the routine. Located in Hood River Oregon, on the Columbia [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Ralph Painter Memorial Run – 5K and 10K (Rainier)

June 29, 2018 // 0 Comments

Ralph Painter, a long-time resident of Columbia County and most recently Chief of Police for the city of Rainier, Oregon, was an avid runner for many, many years. He was always a top contender in any race he ran in high school and earned [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Deschutes River Half Marathon & 2.018 miler (Maupin)

December 8, 2017 // 1 Comment

Maupin is a sleepy little town that sits in a canyon along the banks of the Deschutes River, just 40 miles south of The Dalles. The area has been well-known for guided rafting trips for many years but outside of that, this berg of 420 people remains [read more...]

Small Race Preview: Multnomah Falls Trail Run – 5.9 mile Run/Walk (Bridal Veil, Oregon)

August 28, 2017 // 0 Comments

I’ve hiked up the trail to the top of Multnomah Falls several times throughout my life and each time, I have been super worn out by the time I reach the top. I have never once thought “Hey, I’d love to run up this trail! [read more...]

Race Recap: 2016 Columbia Gorge Half Marathon

December 1, 2016 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Race Preview: 2016 Bridge of the Goddess Half Marathon and 10k in Cascade Locks on September 17th

September 4, 2016 // 0 Comments

The Bridge of the Goddess Half Marathon and 10k Presented by Human Investing starts in Cascade Locks on Saturday, September 17th at 8am. This unique ladies only event begins on the majestic Bridge of Gods and offers a challenging out and [read more...]

Make A Day of It: Glamping at Lothlorien Woods Hide-A-Way in White Salmon, WA

August 6, 2016 // 0 Comments

Photo via Glamping Hub Run Oregon loves running – that’s no surprise. But we also love the Pacific Northwest and all that it has to offer. Running is a part of us, but it does not fully define us. In our “Make a Day of It” [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2016 Angela Coe Rainy Day Run/Walk (Cascade Locks)

April 19, 2016 // 0 Comments

The 5th annual Angela Coe Rainy Day Run/Walk 5k/10k takes place in Cascade Locks on Saturday, May 7th at 10am. This family and stroller friendly event remembers a wonderful woman and raises funds for Children’s Cancer Association. The run [read more...]

Race Preview: 2016 Take the Hill 5-mile Challenge (Washington)

March 21, 2016 // 4 Comments

I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for new and cool places to race. I love the nearby races, but nothing excites me more than trying out a completely new course in a place I’m not familiar with. The 2016 Take the Hill 5-mile [read more...]

Race Recap: 2015 Columbia Gorge Half Marathon

October 27, 2015 // 2 Comments

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 [read more...]

2015 Columbia Gorge Marathon Runs October 25th

October 14, 2015 // 0 Comments

The Columbia Gorge Marathon is an opportunity to celebrate fall and take in the beautiful sites unique to the the Pacific Northwest, specifically the Gorge. Held on October 25th, the run begins near Hood River on the historic Columbia River [read more...]

Race Preview: 2015 Columbia Gorge Marathon & Half Marathon

October 11, 2015 // 0 Comments

I love the Columbia Gorge. After a myriad of work trips over the last few months to all corners of the state, one of my favorite places to explore has definitely been Hood River. Aside from the great breweries and small-town charm, the scenery is [read more...]

One Day, One Van, One Gorgeous Relay Runs September 20th

August 25, 2015 // 0 Comments

As everyone is getting ready for Hood to Coast, I’m somewhat relieved I won’t be running this iconic northwest relay. It might be that I’m too old to deal with the crowds and the lack of sleep or maybe it’s just that I’ve done it enough [read more...]

Race Preview: 2015 Bridge of the Gods 10K and Half Marathon

July 17, 2015 // 0 Comments

Are you ready to be rewarded with breath-taking views of the Columbia Gorge as you tackle a challenging but well thought out course? Check out the Bridge of the Gods on Sunday, Aug. 16th. With the spectacular views, the half marathon will [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2015 Almost the Ides of March (Stevenson, WA)

February 15, 2015 // 0 Comments

Caesar was killed in the Ides of March, on March 15, 44BC. 2,058 years later, the inaugural “Ides of March 5M” was hosted by Columbia Gorge Running Club in Stevenson, WA, and since this year it will be run on March 15th, it has [read more...]

Race Recap: 2014 Columbia Gorge Half Marathon (Hood River)

December 3, 2014 // 0 Comments

I consider myself a professional skeptic, so when a race claims it’s one the most scenic in the United States, I’m likely to roll my eyes and ask what marketing desk jockey picked that registration clickbait. But after joining fewer [read more...]

All about the Swag, the Street, and the Scenery: A Run Oregon review of the 2014 Columbia Gorge Half Marathon

November 2, 2014 // 0 Comments

It is now Saturday, November 1, as I sit down to complete my recap of the 2014 Columbia Gorge Half Marathon. I know, I know, that’s almost a full week after the race, where have you been? To be honest, I have sat down at my computer three [read more...]