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Columbia Gorge Marathon

October 18, 2026 · 8:30 AMHood River, OR, United States

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Race Day

52°F

Feels cool

Total elevation gain

1,883ft

Challenging elevation · Net elevation change −253 ft

Participants

343

Intimate field

Crowd Rating

3/ 10

Moderate spectator support

The Lowdown

The Columbia Gorge Marathon is run in Hood River, Oregon, by Breakaway Promotions on the Sunday of a two-day race weekend. The course follows the paved Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail beside the Columbia River, through fall foliage, with about 1,882 feet (574 m) of climbing. The marathon starts at 8:30 AM, with an optional 7:30 AM early start, and the finish line closes at 3 PM. Saturday adds a kids' 1K, a 5K and a 10K, and Sunday also has a half marathon, a half relay and a Dog Leg Half. Finishers get a medal, a catered post-race lunch and a custom beanie.

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