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Great Columbia Crossing
October 3, 2010
Register now for your chance to walk or run across the longest continuous three-span through truss bridge in the nation located in Astoria. Being the highest event around it will provide participants with a spectacular birds-eye view of the greater Astoria region. A real homegrown, hometown event, it’s a great opportunity to spend a Sunday morning on the coast like no other this year with family, friends, and neighbors alike. Make some new friends too. The 10k course is mostly flat, with a challenging incline on the bridge rising 200 feet over the ship channel.
This year you can enjoy a light after-race snack at the finish line and have five Clam Dollars to spend at local area participating businesses over the weekend.
Four local area grade schools will receive funding from the event that will enhance programs promoting physical activity in young children. The event planners understand the need to start early with youngsters, they are proud to assist these fine schools on both sides of the Columbia River in promoting health and wellness for: Hilda Lahti Elementary, John Jacob Astor Elementary, Naselle Schools, and Warrenton Grade School.
Artist Don Nisbett has provided another great piece of art depicting the event and it will be available on T-shirts which can be purchased at time of registration. This year’s presenting sponsor is Pacific Power, celebrating 100 years of service.
You can sign up to participate online
www.greatcolumbiacrossing.com and registration forms are available at the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Columbia River Power Marathon
October 23, 2010
In only its third year, the Columbia River Power Marathon has grown into a five event fitness festival for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities: Kid’s Mile, 8K Walk/Run, Half Marathon Walk/Run, Marathon, and Marathon Relay. The Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay, and 8K all start and finish at the Big River Golf Course in Umatilla, OR. From the start, participants descend to the waterfront and traverse the Columbia River to Washington via McNary Dam. This event marks the only time each year that the dam is open to the public.
Once in Washington, the route meanders along the basalt bluffs overlooking the river. At 2.5 miles, 8K runners and walkers turn around and retrace their tracks back to the golf course. Marathoners, half marathoners, and relay participants continue to Plymouth, WA before returning to Oregon across the I-82/US 395 foot bridge.
Upon arrival in Oregon, the route continues through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Nature Trails. From the nature trails (where the Kid’s Mile starts and finishes) the course continues past the dock at the Port of Umatilla and drops into McNary Beach Park. At this juncture, half marathoners climb back to the golf course to finish while the marathoners continue for five miles more along the scenic, earthen Lewis and Clark Trail to Hatrock State Park. After looping past Hatrock, participants return to McNary Beach Park on the Lewis and Clark Trail before ascending to the finish.
Clif Bars, Clif Shots, bananas, oranges, Gatorade, and water will be at the aid stations and finish. An Oregon potato bar, music, and entertainment will be awaiting all finishers. Stylish shirts, drawstring bags, and memorable finisher medals are all part of the powerful experience you will have at the 2010 Columbia River Power Marathon.
For more information, visit www.columbiarivermarathon.com or call 541-567-6151.
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Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis
Anchorage, AK-December 4
Bend, OR-December 4
Portland, OR-December 5
Spokane, WA-November 20
Skagit Valley, WA-December 4
Bellingham, WA-December 11
Seattle, WA-December 12
Imagine the sounds of thousands of bells jingling as people run, walk, and cheer in the Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run/Walk. Across the country, people like you tie bells to their shoelaces, don festive holiday costumes, and join friends and neighbors in support of the Arthritis Foundation’s mission to prevent, control, and cure arthritis and related diseases.
The Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis kicks off during the holiday season in communities nationwide to raise awareness of America’s leading cause of disability, while raising desperately needed funds for research, health education, and government advocacy to improve the lives of people with arthritis. As the nation’s largest holiday run/walk event, the Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis accommodates all levels of fitness with a 5k fun run, 5k fun walk, and 1k kids run. Nationwide, nearly 80,000 runners and walkers run individually or in teams of 10 or more each year to help raise money. Teams are forming now for the Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis in Portland and Bend. Participants can run or walk in honor of a friend or family member with arthritis, or to show that they are taking control of their arthritis.
To participate in the Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis, volunteer, or form a team, contact Kim Mellen at the Arthritis Foundation at 503-245-5695. Visit www.arthritis.org for online registration and event details. |
