Experienced athletes and amateurs alike will enjoy this unique opportunity to cross the mighty Columbia River on foot during the 27th Annual Great Columbia Crossing 10K Walk/Run. Participants will start the race in Washington, cross the 4.1 mile-long Astoria-Megler Bridge – typically open to vehicle and cycle traffic only – and finish in Oregon. The longest continuous three-span through truss bridge in the world, the Astoria-Megler Bridge rises 205 feet above the river, offering a challenging incline as well as panoramic views of the the historic Astoria and Warrenton communities.
10K/6.2 miles interstate road walk/run over the 4.2 mile-long Astoria-Megler Bridge crossing the Columbia River near its mouth. Starts in SW Washington at Dismal Nitch rest area and ends at the Port of Astoria. The course is mostly flat, with a challenging incline on the bridge rising 200 ft. over the ship channel.
Only registered event participants may be on the bridge, and only from 9-11 am. Those unable to finish within the 2-hour time limit will be picked up by a bus. Since one lane remains open to traffic on the bridge during the race, for safety reasons all participants MUST REMAIN in the race lane! CITATIONS will be issued for those crossing into traffic lane. Children under 8 years of age must be with an adult at all times during the event. Sorry, no dogs or pets of any kind are allowed, with the exception of pre-registered, certified guide dogs.
REGISTRATION will open online in early July and in person at the Chamber in August.
Calling all artists to submit your work for the 28th Annual Great Columbia Crossing. We are accepting artwork to represent the 2009 Event in our advertising, poster and website. Artwork will also be used on the official participant T-shirt.
Please keep in mind that the art will be used in both greyscale and color applications in several mediums as well as multiple sizes. Please also keep in mind that artwork should be appropriate in nature for all audiences. Artwork can be submitted with date and event info if you choose, but we require a text free copy of the artwork, too. Entries can be submitted in digital format, at least 300dpi by email or on disk, or the original can be submitted to the Chamber. All entries are due to the Chamber no later than Monday, June 22nd. We would appreciate your courtesy in letting us know of your intent to participate as soon as possible.
Submissions can be made by email or mailing/dropping off to:
Astoria Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce
Attn: GCX Art Contest
PO Box 176, Astoria, OR 97103
(physical address 111 W. Marine Dr.)
Please include your basic contact information and a brief bio or artist statement.
Selection of the 2009 Great Columbia Crossing Artwork will be determined by a committee of Chamber staff and board members. The winner will be announced in July 2009.
If your art is selected you will receive a $500 prize and be given space at the event to sign t-shirts, sell prints of the art, etc. We would require permission to use the art in our promotions of the event this year without any additional fees. The artist would keep the original art. Credit for your work will appear on the 2009 Registration brochure, the Great Columbia Crossing website, and on promotional materials as space allows.
All entrants artwork will be put on display during the event as space allows.
Contact:
Rose Alsbury, Event Manager
Astoria-Warrenton Chamber of Commerce
(503) 325-6311
Copyright © 2009 Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce. All rights reserved.
Date: Sunday, October 11, 2009
Registration will open online and in person no later than August 3, 2009.