Columbia Gorge Marathon
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Columbia Gorge Marathon and Weekend Races
The Columbia Gorge event in Hood River, Oregon, offers long and short distance road races on courses that run beside the Columbia River and along portions of the Historic Columbia River Highway. The route features fall foliage and panoramic river views and combines paved trail and small-town backroads. Runners and walkers may use early start options and the event provides generous course cut-off times.
Distances include:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- Marathon Relay
- Dog Leg Half
- Kids' 1K and short weekend runs
Support on course includes well-stocked aid stations and port-a-potties approximately every 1 to 3 miles. Every Marathon and Half Marathon finisher receives a custom medal and a Columbia Gorge beanie; 5K and 10K participants receive a tech shirt. The finish area is riverside festival grounds with food and post-race catering by Spin Catering, local apples, and Ryan’s Apple Cider. There are finish line festivities and an awards ceremony for the half and full distances.
The event partners with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as the official charity partner. St. Jude Heroes who run in the event receive entry support benefits and are asked to meet a fundraising commitment as part of the program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
