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Thanks for making this the BIGGEST event yet!
The next Great Columbia Crossing will be on October 3, 2010.
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Experienced athletes and amateurs alike will enjoy this unique opportunity to cross the mighty Columbia River on foot during the 28th 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.
Artist Don Nisbett will be at the event to sign or customize your event T-shirt or other Great Columbia Crossing merchandise.
The Peninsula Children’s Account (Washington)
Some 25 years old, this Pacific County, Washington charity’s one purpose is to make life more comfortable, safer and happier for children, always served with love. Donations are needed year around, especially at Christmas and 100% of gifts are happily received and carefully spent in assistance. Special emergencies happen for all families, but those whose incomes cover only bare minimum essentials are caught with a need for a helping hand. Thanks to the generosity and warm hearts of donors there has always been money to assist. These assists are mostly in clothing, lots and lots of shoes, jackets, hoodies, sweats, panties, boys briefs, something new for first day of school or Christmas gifts. Besides clothing, over the years donated monies have answered a myriad of requests always with the thought of loving children through hard times.
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Thanks for participating in the BIGGEST Great Columbia Crossing event yet!
See you again on October 3, 2010!