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Columbia Gorge Marathon and Half

Race Date

Oct 18, 2026

Location

Hood River, OR

Quick facts

Date
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Location
Hood River, Oregon
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi)
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Start Time

TBA

Start Location

Hood River, OR

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Rolling Hills

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage0/20

first year

Size0/15

no finisher counts yet

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

needs a few years of results

Course & details0/15

limited extras

National draw0/10

no finisher data yet

Front-pack speed0/5

no winner time yet

Weather5/10

typical high 65°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

47°

Afternoon (High)

65°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.1"

Precipitation

7 mph

Wind

83%

Humidity

Frequently asked

When is the Columbia Gorge Marathon and Half?

The Columbia Gorge Marathon and Half is held on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

Where does the Columbia Gorge Marathon and Half take place?

It takes place in Hood River, Oregon.

What distances does the Columbia Gorge Marathon and Half offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles).

Is the Columbia Gorge Marathon and Half course flat and good for a PR?

The Columbia Gorge Marathon and Half is a rolling hills, loop course course.

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