Columbia Gorge Marathon& Half Marathon - "The Most Scenic Run in the Country"
Date/Time
10/17/2026 - 10/18/2026
6:30 AM - 2:00 PM Pacific
Event Type(s)
Festival & Events
Event Description
 BIG updates for 2026 Columbia Gorge!
5K, 10K, Kids' 1K, Marathon, Half-Marathon, Relay, and Dog Run

We’re turning race weekend into a full Columbia Gorge Run Festival — and you're invited. 🎶🏃
 
New for 2026:
We’re expanding the experience to give you more to love, more to do, and more time in the Gorge!

🗓️ Saturday, October 17th will now feature:

• A vibrant RaceExpo & Packet Pickup
• New 5K & 10K events
• Kids' Community 1K Run
• Food & Festivities
• Community vibes, scenic runs, and all-around fun!
 
Then on Sunday, October 18th- it’s the Marathon, Half-Marathon, Relay, and Dog Run you know and love.

🎉 The 2026 Columbia Gorge Marathon, Half-Marathon, Relay & Dog Run
🗓️ Race Day: Sunday, October 18, 2026

📍 Hood River, Oregon – The Most Beautiful Marathon in the Country 🌲🏞️
Get ready for another unforgettable weekend of scenic miles, incredible community, and finish line magic. 🧡
 
Registration will open Thursday, October 23rd, at 5 PM, with an exclusive discount code and free event cancellation insurance for our email subscribers and returning runners who register by November 1st.  Stay tuned for a special email with your special deal for 2026!
 
Until then, keep training, keep exploring, and keep that Gorge energy going strong.
- Team Breakaway
Location
Setting: In-Person
Hood River Event Center
Hood River, OR 97031
UNITED STATES

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Contact Person
Breakaway Productions
Details

SCHEDULE 

EVENT SCHEDULE

Saturday:

Sunday:

  • Packet Pickup, Hood River Event Site, 6:30 am - 9 am

  • Shuttle Buses Running for Marathon Runners,  

    • ​6:30 am to 8:00 am ~ We strongly encourage you to take one of the early buses and not wait for the last one ~

  • Welcome Runners, 6:30 am - 9:30 am

    • Free Forge Coffee- Genuine coffee! 

    • Breakfast Snacks- At both Full & Half Marathon Start Areas

    • Walkers welcomed and celebrated! 3:00 pm cut-off time for all distances.

  • Run Start Times-

    • Marathoners-

      • 7:30 am 6Hr + Pace Marathoner Early Start Option- *New optional start for those runners anticipating a 6hr+ finish time.  You must sign up at packet pickup for the early start.

      • 8:30 am Marathon Start- Start time for marathon runners.

    • Half-marathon- runners self-select their start field. Your chip time starts when you cross the start line. 

      • 8:30 am Walker Early Start Option- *New optional start for those registered walkers who want more time to enjoy the course. (6-hour, 30min course time, 29:46-min/mile pace). Only registered Half-Marathon walkers are allowed an early start. Anyone starting in this wave will be marked as a Walker.

      • 9:30 am 5-9 Minute Mile Pace (5:30-hour course time)

      • 9:45 am 9+ Minute Mile Pace & Walkers (5:15 hour course time)

      • 10:00 am Dog Leg (5:00 hour course time, 22:53-min/mile pace)

    • ​**Finish line closure is 3:00 pm. Cut-off times are based on gun time, not individual chip time.**

  • Finish Line Festivities, 11 am - 3 pm

    • Fresh Apples & Ryan’s Apple Cider

    • Fajita Taco Lunch by Spin Catering

  • Awards Ceremony​

    • 1:00 pm Half Marathon

    • 2:00 pm Marathon

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