Taking Applications for CGRC Scholarship
The Columbia Gorge Running Club is proud to offer scholarship opportunities to local high school seniors pursuing college, as well as current collegiate students. Thanks to the efforts of Anna Bates, race director of the Bunker to Bonneville 50K, money raised from the B2B goes to the CGRC scholarship fund. Anna is passionate about supporting our local youth pursuing their future goals.
The scholarship reflects our club's mission to promote, practice, and enjoy the unbounded benefits of running, and walking as we support each other in our personal fitness goals.
A big thanks to Anna for her hard work and sharing her passion of running and people to make our club and community even better.
2012 Applications are due May 25th. Download your application and apply.
Carson to Stevenson Ridge Run on May 5th Results Posted
The Skamania County General Services Department and the CGRC invite runners and walkers of all ages and abilities embarked on the annual Carson to Stevenson Ridge Run on Saturday, May 5th.
The races results for the walkers and runners has been posted to Online Race Results. In addition, a slideshow of finisher photos has been posted.
Nicole Trombley finished the 2012 Boston Marathon
Congratulations Nicole on completing the Boston Marathon and doing it under extreme heat!! What a great accomplishment!!
Registration for Backyard 1/2 Opens Feb 12th
Registration for the 5th Annual White Salmon Backyard 1/2 opens on February 12th. This event benefits the Columbia High School Cross Country Team.
Once again, the race if FREE to enter. If you can spare some change, all donations accepted and will support the Columbia HS Cross Country Team. Their goal is $3,000.
Across the States miles just keep racking up
Our Across the State runners have now achieved 53,518 miles since 2008.
Welcome to our new Across the States participants: Nicole Chaffin, Kyle Chaffin, and Lynda Esaacson!!
Kathy Brashers has completed her second coast to coast. Madeleine Sellers completed her fourth coast to coast.
Who will be next to join our Across the States program? Come on, join in the fun and challenge yourself to make it across the United States.
Co-Presidents, Mark and Roger completed the Orcas Island 25K
Luke Lembrick ran a 3:24 marathon January 15th in Redding CA.
Nicole Trombley completed the Boston Marathon!!!
Don't forget to renew your 2012 membership.
The Columbia Gorge Running Club (CGRC) is for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Although the hub is in Stevenson, Washington, we welcome members from all over the Columbia River Gorge. Our mission is to promote, practice, and enjoy the unbounded benefits of running, and walking as we support each other in our personal fitness goals.
Interested in being part of a great group of walkers, joggers, and runners? Well, of course you are!!
CGRC Musings
Upcoming Club Events
Visit our Race Info for more details on each of these events.
| White Salmon Backyard 1/2 | Sat - Jun 16 10:00 AM |
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All donations and registration fees will go to the Columbia High School Cross Country Team. Who, by the way, will be staffing all the aid stations! |
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| Sternwheeler Days 5K/10K | Sat - Jun 23 |
| Bluegrass 5K | Sat - Jul 28 |
| Skamania County Fair and Timber Carnival 5K | Sat - Aug 18 |
Location: Skamania County Fairgrounds, Stevenson, WA |
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| PCT Bunker to Bonneville 50K | Sat - Sep 01 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
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About the Course: Point-to-point 50K trail run beginning at Panther Creek Campground, north of Carson, WA. Starts on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and follows this south to near Table Mt. where it heads south on old dirt roads and single track trails to the finish at North Bonneville Hot Springs. Not flat! There is plenty of climbing from start to finish. Please check a Gifford Pinchot topographic map before committing. Weather dependent, you will have fabulous views of the Columbia Gorge and quite possibly the four major Northwest volcanoes, Mts. Hood, Adams, St. Helens, and Rainier, not to mention smaller peaks like Table Mt. and Three-Corner Rock. Please be prepared for inclement weather. You will be in REMOTE mountainous terrain nearly the entire run. AID: We will have 5 water/aid stations. |
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Interested in Training?
Local Running Events
Visit our Calendar of Events for more details on each of these events.
| Mosier Twin Tunnels Run | Sun - May 20 |
Location: Mosier, OR Website: www.mosierschool.com |
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| Maupin Riverfest 5K/10K | Sat - May 26 9:00 AM |
Location: Maupin, OR Website: www.maupinriverfest.com
The day begins with a 5k/10k Walk/Run along the Deschutes River from 9:00am – 10:00am. Talented and popular regional bands will play all day long, featuring music that the whole family will enjoy. A variety of food & beverage vendors will satisfy any hunger, and your eyes can feast on the artwork of art vendors. You can take a mini raft trip on the Deschutes, and then cast some single & double-handed fly rods at our casting pond. Professional casting instructors will assist you and inspire you, too! Other outdoor recreational gear & equipment will be displayed and available for purchase. Youngsters can enjoy our inflatable bouncy house and kids/teens/adults can challenge our climbing wall. Wildlife displays and environmental education groups will share their knowledge with people of all ages. There are also participatory art activities for children. Admission to RiverFest is free and every guest receives a Free Raffle Ticket. Prize drawings are held hourly for valuable prizes. Winners who are present get to choose their prize; those not present are mailed a prize, so you don’t have to be present to win! |
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| White Salmon Backyard 1/2 | Sat - Jun 16 10:00 AM |
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All donations and registration fees will go to the Columbia High School Cross Country Team. Who, by the way, will be staffing all the aid stations! |
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| Sternwheeler Days 5K/10K | Sat - Jun 23 |
| Bluegrass 5K | Sat - Jul 28 |