Oh man, if I weren’t busy on Sundays in the fall, the Great Columbia Crossing is a race that I would definitely want to run. Held this year on October 13, it takes you from Washington to Oregon via the Astoria-Megler Bridge, which is the massive bridge that crosses the Columbia River — hence the name of this race. This race is such a big deal that the Oregon Department of Transportation actually shuts the…
Post submitted by guest blogger, Robin Evans The Astoria-Megler Bridge is the longest continuous truss Bridge in North America. It is an amazing feat of engineering, both when seen from afar and while speeding down the road, traversing the Columbia River. With the Great Columbia Crossing, you now have an opportunity to see this massive bridge from a whole new perspective! The 2018 Great Columbia Crossing 10K in Astoria, Oregon, provides runners the unmatched opportunity…
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. Pedestrians are not allowed on the bridge except one day a year for the Great Columbia Crossing 10k. For two hours the bridge is limited to single lane traffic, allowing runners and…
Here’s what Run Oregon has been keeping an eye on this week. Remember, if you know a really cool small race, an important registration deadline, or other fun running news, please send it our way so we can share it with our readers! Free event/Date Change: The Tualatin Discovery Run, normally on Thursdays, is moving it’s October event to Wednesday, October 25. RSVP here and spread the word Registration still open: The Great Columbia Grossing 10k…
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. Personally, that postponement was actually a blessing in disguise, as my wife went into labor that weekend, but also means that I will be unable again this year due to a birthday party. However, it is…
Joe Dudman started running road races as a sophomore in high school, circa 1980. Since that time he has accumulated over 600 race T-shirts (Yes, he finally got around to counting them!) Some of them evoke special memories and (hopefully) interesting stories. In this recurring series, he recounts some of them for Run Oregon readers. The Great Columbia Crossing is a spectacular and unique 10k that spans the Megler Astoria Bridge at the mouth of…
