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Please review the information on this page before registering.

Registration is SOLD OUT.

Registration opened on June 1 and sold out on June 7.

The 2026 Great Columbia Crossing 10K has officially reached capacity.

Thank you to the 3,500 participants who registered to join us on the Astoria-Megler Bridge this October. The response to this year's event has been incredible, making this the fastest sell-out in event history.

If you're registered, keep an eye on your email and our website for event updates, participant information, and race weekend details.

Missed out on the in-person event?

You can still be part of the Great Columbia Crossing!

Our Virtual 10K allows you to complete your miles wherever you choose—on your favorite trail, neighborhood route, treadmill, or waterfront path. You'll still be part of this iconic event while supporting the same community tradition.

Run your race. Choose your course. Celebrate your accomplishment.

Or, join our team of volunteers to assist with packet pick up or finish line support.

Registration opened on Monday, June 1, and the in-person event is sold out.

Run or walk across the legendary Astoria-Megler Bridge during the one time each year it’s open to foot traffic. All ages and abilities are welcome, whether you’re chasing a personal best, walking with friends, or celebrating a milestone.

One-of-a-kind views, great company, and a medal to prove you did it.

Don’t delay. Space is limited.

Registration: $60 per person, includes chip-timing.
Late Registration: $65 as of Sept. 1 (if space is still available)

Youth registration: FREE
This has NO chip-timing
Only for youth under 10 years old.

Long-sleeve T-shirt: $25 each.
Pre-order yours before July 1 to save $5.

Virtual Event registration: $50
NO bridge access.
This includes T-shirt and shipping.

Pay to have your packet mailed to you: $20
Race Day packet pickup convenience fee: $25

More details for these registration options are explained below.

Please make sure to review all the information on this event website and event emails prior to coming to race day.

Event participants MUST pre-register for the event to participate, including babies.

Please select from the following options. 

10K Run/Walk (chip-timed)

» $60.00 Registration
» $65.00 Late Registration as of Sept. 1 (if space is still available)
» Registration will close when capacity is reached.

  • Registration includes a race bib with chip timing, free parking in Astoria (Oregon) and Port of Chinook (Washington) with shuttle bus service to the start of the race (Dismal Nitch Rest Area, Washington), finish line refreshments and water, and 5-10 Clam Bucks.  Custom-designed 2026 finisher medals will be handed out on race day at the finish line.
  • Long sleeve event t-shirts, in cotton and performance blend styles, can be purchased for an additional $25 each.  BONUS: Pre-order t-shirts before July 1st and save $5.
  • Once you've registered, you will need your race packet to participate.  Your race packet contains everything you need prior to boarding the shuttle bus to the starting line on race morning.
  • Race registration includes: race bib with chip timing, free parking with shuttle bus service to the start of the race (Dismal Nitch Rest Area, Washington), finish line refreshments and water, and five to ten Clam Bucks worth $1 each at participating businesses. Custom-designed 2026 finisher medals will be handed out on race day at the finish line.
  • Packet pickup will take place on Thursday 10/8, Friday 10/9, and Saturday 10/10 at the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce office (111 West Marine Drive, Astoria, OR 97103).
  • You can skip the packet pickup line by having your packet mailed directly to you via USPS for $20 (per paid registrant). Packet mailing is a convenient option for those with tight schedules. If you are an international participant, please reach out to us separately to coordinate shipping and extra postage expense.
  • For a $25 fee, you can choose to pick-up your packet the morning of the race, Sunday (10/11) at the Basin Street check-in tent.
  • Registrants that select to have their packets mailed AND those that sign-up for a packet pick-up time slot on either Thursday or Friday  will receive 5 extra Clam Bucks with their race packet (wow, that's a total of 10 Clam Bucks!)
  • What are Clam Bucks?  Clam Bucks are wooden tokens worth $1 each. They can be spent just like cash at participating chamber member businesses and are valid for a full week: Thursday, October 8 - Wednesday, October 14, 2026.  For more information about Clam Bucks and to see the list of participating chamber member businesses, CLICK HERE.

Free Child 10K Run/Walk (not chip-timed)

» FREE Kids under age 10
  • Children under 10 (as of race day) must be registered to participate.
  • Limit two children (ages 10 and under) per paid adult transaction code.
  • This registration option does NOT include chip timing. If your child under 10 wants chip timing, please purchase a standard in-person registration.
  • This registration does NOT include clam bucks.
  • Youth registration includes: race bib (no chip), free parking with shuttle bus service to the start of the race (Dismal Nitch Rest Area, Washington), finish line refreshments and water. Custom-designed 2026 finisher medals will be handed out on race day at the finish line.

Virtual 10K Run/Walk

» $50.00 Registration
  • We offer a Virtual 10K option for those who are not able make the trip out to the Oregon Coast or who are otherwise unable to attend event day.
  • Participants can run/walk the 10K on their own course, on their own time, at their own pace, and submit their times to our Results Portal between October 11-31, 2026.
  • Virtual registration includes a race bib, an official event t-shirt, a 2026 custom-designed finisher medal, and free shipping of virtual race materials - all for $50.
  • Race bibs from the virtual 10K will not permit access into the in-person race on the Astoria-Megler Bridge and are not chip timed.
  • Registrants wishing to have a virtual packet mailed outside the U.S. will be contacted with international shipping options and invoiced the balance for the increased postage.
  • Visit the virtual 10K webpage for more information.

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Please Note: Every minor (age 17 and under) must be accompanied by an adult guardian at all times during the event.

Please Note: Race Roster charges processing fees, in addition to the registration costs listed above. The fees are reflected in the price shown on Race Roster registration site.

For more information about the event, visit our FAQs page.  If your question is not addressed on that page, please email events@oldoregon.com or call (503) 325-6311 for further assistance.

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