Columbia Gorge Marathon & Half

The Columbia Gorge Marathon & Half takes place on October 17, 2026, in Hood River. The lineup includes a marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km) and several versions of the half marathon (13.1 miles / 21.1 km): solo, as a team relay, as a canicross event with the Dog Leg Half Marathon, and in a walking division. Start times have not been announced.

Few races offer so many ways to tackle the same distance. A runner with their dog, a well-prepared walker and a team splitting the miles all follow the half marathon course, each in their own way. For canicross, experience running harnessed to your dog and a dog trained for the distance are essential. The walking division also calls for real preparation: three to four hours of continuous effort can no more be improvised than a race. As for the marathon, it requires the usual three-to-four-month training block with a weekly long run.