JUNE 14, 2018 // 3
More room to run at 2018 Great Columbia Crossing
The Great Columbia Crossing
10K run/walk is the only opportu-
nity each year to cross the Astoria
Bridge — the longest continuous
truss bridge in North America —
from Washington to Astoria while
on foot.
And this year, for the first
time, the bridge will be closed to
vehicles during the event from
8:30 to 11 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 14.
The 200-foot incline takes
racers up into the clouds, offering
scenic views of the mouth of the
Columbia River. After crossing
the finish line, participants can
head into the historic town of
Astoria to fuel up with seaside
fare and local craft brews as the
morning fog starts to lift.
Registration is now open for
the Official USA Track & Field
coast
Certified Event, and will close
when capacity reaches 3,500
racers. All participants will be
timed via electronic chip, and
competitive racers will be given a
separate start time from walkers.
Each year, the Crossing offers
a variety of merchandise for
participants to remember the ex-
perience by, including this year’s
long-sleeve event T-shirt featur-
ing original artwork designed
specifically for the event.
The $40 registration includes:
• Free parking with shuttle
bus service to the start of the race
from the Port of Astoria or the
Port of Chinook
• Bib number (required to
board shuttle and access bridge)
• Finish line bites and water
• Five “Clam Bucks,” worth
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weekend
arts & entertainment
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THE ARTS
Astoria Music Festival
Concert series combines star power, local talent
$1 each, can be redeemed at
participating Astoria-Warrenton
Area Chamber of Commerce
businesses from Thursday, Oct.
11, through Wednesday, Oct. 17.
For more information, visit
greatcolumbiacrossing.com, call
503-325-6311 or 800-875-6807,
email events@oldoregon.com, or
come in person to 111 W. Marine
Drive, Astoria.
For this event to take place,
the Chamber relies on volunteers
filling roughly 80 shifts over four
days. Volunteers help with several
duties, from packet pick-up and
race course set-up to shuttle bus
loading and distributing water at
the finish line. If you are inter-
ested in being part of our “Great
team,” sign up to volunteer at
greatcolumbiacrossing.com.
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