Great Columbia Crossing 10K

Great Columbia Crossing 10K The Great Columbia Crossing 10K takes place in October each year. Participants start in Washington, cross the Astoria-Megler Bridge, and end in Oregon.

October 9, 2022

The Great Columbia Crossing 10K normally takes place in October each year on the 2nd Sunday. Registration is required and opens during the summer prior to the event. Sign up for our email list on our website to be notified. www.greatcolumbiacrossing.com

Did you know walking can help lower your risk of heart disease? Columbia Memorial Hospital, in collaboration with Oregon...
10/16/2025

Did you know walking can help lower your risk of heart disease? Columbia Memorial Hospital, in collaboration with Oregon Health & Science University, provides access to some of the latest and most advanced heart care right here in Clatsop County at the CMH-OHSU Health Cardiology Clinic.
Presenting sponsor of the Great Columbia Crossing 10K, CMH helps people live their healthiest lives.
https://www.columbiamemorial.org/about-us/cmh-ohsu-collaboration/

Where did you spend your clam bucks? Today is the last day they are being accepted at participating locations, so don't ...
10/15/2025

Where did you spend your clam bucks? Today is the last day they are being accepted at participating locations, so don't forget to take them with you.
If you didn't use yours, you can bring them back to us at the chamber, or save them for next October.

Whew! That was a fantastic event. Here are some post-event items you may be curious about. ** Results are available ...
10/14/2025

Whew! That was a fantastic event. Here are some post-event items you may be curious about.
** Results are available here: https://www.oldoregon.com/the-great-columbia-crossing-10k/results/
If you placed in the top 3 of your age category, but didn't get your award, we have it at the chamber. Stop by, call or email us to make arrangements to claim it.
** Photos can be seen here: https://www.oldoregon.com/the-great-columbia-crossing-10k/photo-gallery/
We include a complimentary digital photo to every participant from finish line, medals or candid galleries provided by My EP Events. (Bridge photos may be purchased.)
Tag your Instagram photos with to be added to our participant gallery, too.
** Unclaimed packets: If you registered but were unable to attend, we have your shirt and medal available to you. Stop by, call or email us to make arrangements to claim it.
** Shirts: We will have 2025 event shirts available in our visitor center store soon. Check back with us next week for more on that.

It’s and you earned it!Whether you crossed the Astoria-Megler Bridge in person or hit your favorite trail virtually, y...
10/14/2025

It’s and you earned it!
Whether you crossed the Astoria-Megler Bridge in person or hit your favorite trail virtually, you’re officially a Great Columbia Crossing finisher!
Show us your smiles, your medals, and your favorite race day moments. Use so we can celebrate with you, and maybe feature your photo in our participant gallery!
Here’s to the miles, the memories, and your amazing accomplishments.

(photos shared by participants)

10/12/2025

The race began promptly at 845. Good luck and have fun!

We are so excited to see all 3,500 of you on the bridge tomorrow. Get some rest, arrive early for shuttles and be ready ...
10/12/2025

We are so excited to see all 3,500 of you on the bridge tomorrow.
Get some rest, arrive early for shuttles and be ready to share your best joke with our starting area DJ, Bruce Smith Music.
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If you did not pick up your race number yet, we are open until 7 p.m. this evening at the chamber.
The final opportunity is Sunday morning from 6-7 a.m. at the Basin Street shuttle area - there is a fee for this late pickup and no event parking at this location.
(Photo of this year's medal which will be waiting for you at the finish line tomorrow.)

Each participant may bring one bag (12" x 12" x 6").Exceptions: medically necessary items and single-compartment diaper ...
10/11/2025

Each participant may bring one bag (12" x 12" x 6").
Exceptions: medically necessary items and single-compartment diaper bags (child must be present).
All bags will be subject to search by local law enforcement for safety.
This policy was reintroduced in 2024, and we’re pleased to continue it this year.
More details in our FAQ: www.greatcolumbiacrossing.com

Packet pickup continues today from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Chamber. Our Friday crew (some pictured here) checked in nea...
10/11/2025

Packet pickup continues today from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Chamber.
Our Friday crew (some pictured here) checked in nearly 600 participants yesterday. We have about 1,600 more of you to assist. Please keep these tips in mind to help things run smoothly:
* You can send one person to pick up multiple packets, whether the group waits outside or at home.
* Be prepared to fill out a claim ticket for each participant. If you are picking up for friends or family, know their full name and the city they live in.
* Check your race bib label when you receive it — make sure the info matches you (or the person you’re picking up for). Let us know if you spot a typo.
* You can exchange shirt sizes in our pop-up store after you’ve picked up your packet.
* Missed your pickup time earlier this week? No problem — come see us today so you’re ready to race tomorrow!
Be patient with our team and each other — we're all in this for a fun time!

REMINDER: There are several locations for event shuttles to the starting line on Sunday, October 12. As in previous year...
10/11/2025

REMINDER: There are several locations for event shuttles to the starting line on Sunday, October 12.
As in previous years, there is no parking or drop-off allowed at the starting line at Dismal Nitch Rest Area. Participants must arrive by shuttle bus.
We will offer five shuttle stops on the Oregon side:
• Astoria High School (parking & shuttle stop)
• Bayside (parking & shuttle stop)
• CMH Field (parking & shuttle stop)
• East Mooring Basin (parking & shuttle stop)
• Basin Street (walk-in shuttle stop with handicap parking only)
We will also offer one shuttle stop on the Washington side:
• Port of Chinook, WA (parking & shuttle stop).
Flaggers and volunteers will be at each parking/shuttle location to assist you.
We have a lot of you to shuttle across, so please give yourself enough time to get parked and on the bus on Sunday morning.
Big thanks for the support from School District and our bus drivers, as well as Clatsop Care Center Health District for their supporting sponsorship.

We're all watching the weather forecast and hoping it clears up a bit, but it looks like we might need some rain gear fo...
10/10/2025

We're all watching the weather forecast and hoping it clears up a bit, but it looks like we might need some rain gear for Sunday.
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We'll have our gear check service available at the starting area if you need it. You can leave your layers (jacket, sweatpants, etc.) with us at Gear Check at the starting area and pick your items up at the finish area. Gear Check closes at 8:10 a.m. sharp, so the truck can cross the bridge before the closure. A bag for your checked item(s) will be provided for you at Gear Check. (Those arriving on later shuttles may arrive after gear check has closed.)

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PO Box 176
Astoria, OR
97103

Telephone

(503) 325-6311

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