Hood River Race

2020 Hood to Coast Windy River Relay (Hood River)

March 4, 2020 // 0 Comments

Have you heard of a little weekend relay in Oregon called Hood To Coast? Unless you’re a runner who’s been hiding under a rock, you’re probably aware of the two-day extravaganza toted as “The Mother of All Relays,” (it IS the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Columbia Gorge Marathon (Hood River)

October 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

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 [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...]

Race Preview: 2018 Columbia Gorge Marathon (Hood River)

September 22, 2018 // 0 Comments

As fires ravaged through the Columbia Gorge, there were many who worried that this beloved area would never be the same. That the trails, campgrounds, and waterfalls would be lost for a generation. And while there is still recovery in process, there [read more...]

Columbia Gorge Marathon and Half Marathon still has spots for October 22nd race – Price increases this Friday

September 13, 2017 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Pints to Pasta (Hood River)

September 2, 2017 // 0 Comments

The Pints to Pasta 10K/ Half Marathon has been a favorite for Oregonians for years. This year, race organizer, Hood to Coast Race Series, is thrilled to announce that the venue will take place in Hood River. Participants running in the half marathon [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Post Canyon 50K and Half Marathon (Hood River)

July 24, 2017 // 0 Comments

The Post Canyon 50K and Half Marathon is quickly approaching. This race takes place on August 12th in the beautiful town of Hood River, Oregon. If you like tough, unpredictable and epic races, this is the one for you! With noted uneven terrain [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 Post Canyon 50k and Half (Hood River)

July 26, 2016 // 0 Comments

There are so many great trail running locations in Oregon. Before starting on this preview, I had never heard of Post Canyon and the race sharing its name that takes runners through the hills above Hood River. This event features a half and 50k, [read more...]

A runner’s weekend in Hood River: the White Salmon Backyard Half, the Western Antique Aeroplane and Automotive Museum, and more

July 6, 2016 // 0 Comments

You’ll have to wait nearly a full year for the next the White Salmon Backyard Half – a challenging, scenic half marathon (and four-miler) run in White Salmon, Wash. I have run the half a few times, and this year my husband took his [read more...]

Small Race Previews: Columbia Gorge/Eastern/Southern Oregon Races on June 4 & 5, 2016

May 15, 2016 // 0 Comments

There are a bunch of races in the summer. We try to get to as many as we can, but sometimes there just isn’t enough time in the week to get them all scheduled! If you are looking for some local races to round out your calendar, read [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...]

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...]

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...]