Great Columbia Crossing

Race Day Questions

What is the event route?

View Larger MapStart at Dismal Nitch Rest Area in Washington.
Head west on State Route 401 toward US-101 S/Oregon Coast Hwy (East bound lane closed to vehicle traffic – 1 mi)
Turn left onto US-101 S/Oregon Coast Hwy (Northbound lane closed to vehicle traffic – 4.2 mi)
Turn left onto US-101 S/W Marine Dr.
Turn left and walk around parking lot near Basin Street and follow arrows west to the Riverwalk
Stay on Riverwalk and then turn right onto Hamburg Street
Right on Gateway and then go straight to the Finish Line at the foot of Basin Street!

Will there be an award ceremony?

A short awards ceremony will begin promptly at 11 am near the Finish Line. We will announce the top three winners in each age and gender category. If you are not at the ceremony, you will be responsible for picking up any award.

Age groups and categories for men and women will include 15 categories: 19-under; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40- 44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80- 84; 85-89; 90 & over. The number of awards is based on the number of participants in each category.

Where is clothing storage (sweat bag bus) and pickup?

The Astoria Warrenton Chamber of Commerce provides a “Sweat Bag” Service! When you arrive at Dismal Nitch, you can find the “Sweat Bag” truck located just next to the shuttle bus drop off location. You can put your sweatshirts, etc. in a plastic bag labeled with your Bib Number. We will shuttle the bags across the river and it will be available for pick up next to the water tables near the finish line.

Are there showers or changing rooms after the event?

Showers are available at the Astoria Aquatic Center located at 1997 Marine Drive in Astoria. Admission includes access to the pool: check with the Astoria Aquatic Center for prices.

Where do I get the snack and water?

A light snack and drink is available straight ahead of the finish line. Water stations are set up at the Start Line at Dismal Nitch & the Finish Line. You will see a WATER banner above the water tables. Water is not provided along the race route because it occurs along a state highway that promtly re-opens to traffic following the race.

How many bathrooms will be at the event?

There are 12 port-o-potties where you load the shuttle buses at the Port of Astoria (also the finish line). However, you will find 35 port-o-potties at the starting line at Dismal Nitch!

Will a shuttle bus return me to the parking lot at the Port of Chinook after the race?

Yes. Shuttle buses returning to the Port of Chinook will leave the Port of Astoria (finish line) at 11:00 am and 11:45 am.

Can I buy an event shirt afterwards?

Shirts are an optional item that are first made available to participants and then sold to the general public. Shirts are available while supplies last at the Astoria Warrenton Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber booth near the finish line. In 2011, we sold out of shirts before the end of the event.

Where can I buy professional event photos?

Evan Pilchik Photography will be snapping shots at several points along the scenic course. The photos will be available to view and purchase on his website after the event at http://www.myEPevents.com.

When do I get my race results?

The initial results are posted on our website at http://www.greatcolumbiacrossing.com within 24 hours. The final results will be corrected within 7 days.

When should I mark my calendar for the upcoming Great Columbia Crossing 10K events?

Sunday, September 30, 2012
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Sunday, September 27, 2015

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Thank you to our sponsors!
Astoria Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce
2010-2011 President’s Circle

Event Sponsors
Pacific Power 2010 & 2011 Great Columbia Crossing 10k run/walk
Safeway 2011 Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival
Clatsop Community Bank 2010 Annual Banquet

Platinum Level Sponsors
Columbia Memorial Hospital
Coast River Business Journal
Fred Meyer
Georgia Pacific
Holiday Inn Express
Sunset Empire Transportation District
Wadsworth Electric

Gold Level Sponsors
Bank of Astoria
Columbia River Bar Pilots
Gimre’s Shoes/New Balance
LEKTRO
Medix
P&L Johnson Mechanical
Warrenton Auto & Marine Repair
Wauna Federal Credit Union
Wet Dog Cafe

Silver Level Sponsors
Englund Marine
NW Natural
Oregon LNG
Pig ‘n Pancake Restaurant
State Senator Betsy Johnson
Western Oregon Waste

Bronze Level Sponsors
Anchor Graphics
City Lumber
Ocean Beaty
The Ship Inn
Suzanne Elise Assisted Living Center
Teevin Bros. Land & Timber
Youngs Bay Plaza

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