Great Columbia Crossing

2008 Race Results

• GCX Age Group Results 2008 53k (PDF)
• GCX Overall Results 2008 77k (PDF)

Race Photos

Evan Pilchik Photography was on the course at several points snapping photos of event participants. Photos are available for viewing and purchasing through their website after the event: http://www.myEPevents.com Evan Pilchik Photography was on hand at last year’s event and we look forward to their skilled photography again.

About

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.

GREAT COLUMBIA CROSSING 2008: RULES & COURSE INFO

COURSE – 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.

PARKING – two locations: • Port of Astoria, Astoria OR (follow signs to the GCX reserved parking area) • Port of Chinook, Chinook WA (turn off Water or Olympia Sts. and follow signs for GCX parking.)

SHUTTLE BUSES – Please indicate below where you plan to park for our shuttle planning purposes. • Astoria, OR – Port of Astoria near the Office at 422 Gateway Departs 7:00 am and every 20 mins. Last bus 8:00 am sharp! • Chinook, WA – Olympia St (across from Port of Chinook) Departs at 7:30 am.
Please show your bib number upon boarding bus – only participants with numbers will be allowed on the course (children under 8 accompanied by an adult do not need bib numbers). Please remember for safety measures, only collapsible strollers allowed.

BRIDGE USE – 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.

HOW TO REGISTER – In-person registration is still open!
WALK-IN – • Come in to the Chamber and register in person through Friday afternoon. Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber, 111. W. Marine Dr., Astoria. • Saturday, October 11, Astoria High School, 1001 West Marine Drive, Noon to 7 pm • Sunday, October 12, 6:00 – 7:30 am, late registration at the Port of Astoria Office, 422 Gateway Ave, Astoria

PACKET PICK UP (Bib #, Chowder Feed Ticket, T-shirt when applicable)
NOW thru Friday, October 10th Daily, 9 am – 5 pm. Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber, 111. W. Marine Dr., Astoria
Saturday, October 11th at Astoria High School, 1001 West Marine Dr., Astoria from Noon until 7 pm
Sunday, October 12th Late registration & bib pick-up prior to race at the Port of Astoria, from 6-7:30 am
Sunday, October 12th after the race, T-shirts will be available for sale and pick up at Astoria High School
T-shirts can be mailed after the event, for S&H fees starting at $5, depending on quantity.

• PACKETS ARE READY TO BE PICKED UP NOW! *** Please give us a day or two to process your registration before coming in to pick up your packets, thanks!

ENTRY FEE & T-SHIRT: Fees include parking, shuttle bus service to start of race & car park, a clam chowder lunch • $30 per entry • $15 per entry for 18 and under, any time. • $15 per t-shirt, all sizes, any time, while supplies last. We only order a certain number of t-shirts so this offer good while supplies last.

A portion of proceeds is donated to the following local non-profit orgnizations:
Wildlife Center of the North Coast & Coastal Family Health Center

RACE RESULTS & AWARDS – A limited Awards Ceremony will be at the chowder feed and presentations will be made to the overall male & female finishers. Find a full listing of 10K run times within 48 hours on the Great Columbia Crossing web page, http://www.greatcolumbiacrossing.com. The chowder feed will take place at Astoria High School-free to participants and volunteers. All others charged $3.

SHOWERS – The High School locker room will be available for showers after the race. Please bring your own towel.

RACE PHOTOS:
Evan Pilchik Photography will be at the event snapping photos at several points along the course. Photos will be available for viewing and purchasing through their website after the event: http://www.myEPevents.com Evan Pilchik Photography was on hand at last year’s event and we look forward to their skilled photography again.

Info | Register | Results

Details

Date: Sunday, October 12, 2008

Time: The race 9 a.m. (Shuttles to starting line leave earlier from both Astoria, Oregon and Chinook, WA.)

Where: From the race registration station in Astoria, walkers and runners can catch the shuttle bus to the starting line.

Registration: Adults 19 years old and over $25 before Oct. 1 and $30 after. Children 8 to 18 years old $15.
Entry fees include shuttle bus service, parking, and a clam chowder lunch.
Long Sleeve T-shirts can be purchased for an additional $15.

Registration is available online through active.com.

You can also print the registration form (PDF) and mail it to us.

Traffic Impact: We appreciate the community’s support of this event and try to minimize the impact on traffic as best we can. The bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic for about 30 minutes at 9am to get all the race participants onto the bridge. Cars are guided alternately in each direction until 11am, when any race participants remaining on the bridge are picked up and the bridge is opened back up to 2-way traffic. Thank you for your patience during this event.