Astoria's Run on the River Half Marathon
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Event overview
Run on the River is a community road race organized by the Astoria Parks, Recreation, & Community Foundation on May 30, 2026, in Astoria, Oregon. The start and finish location for each race is at the Fort George Beer Pier, with the course running along the Astoria Riverwalk. Proceeds fund swimming lessons and scholarships for Astoria Parks and Recreation youth programs.
Race details
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
Registration includes a shirt, a stamped glass finisher's medal, and a beverage from Fort George Brewery. A post-race party is held after the event; runners and volunteers receive a beverage and there are music and food items available for purchase. Volunteers receive a beverage and snacks and may attend a pre-race volunteer training.
Packet pickup is available before race day; participants receive a preassigned bib with a beverage ticket and their t-shirt. The course is not fully closed - runners may encounter other users such as walkers, bikers, dogs, and strollers. The route includes trestles, uneven surfaces, and trolley tracks; aid stations offering water and snacks are placed along the half marathon course. There is limited street parking near the venue; additional parking is available at the DHS lot at 450 Marine Drive. Awards include cash prizes for overall half marathon top three finishers and gift certificates for top finishers in the 10K and 5K. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
