Experience the glory of the Columbia River as you trek across the Astoria-Megler Bridge during this unique opportunity to walk/run across the bridge! This 10K offers a scenic adventure on a fairly flat road with one STEEP incline to the peak of the bridge. It is the longest continuous truss bridge in North America. Whether you're an experienced runner or looking for a family-friendly event, the Great Columbia Crossing 10K appeals to everyone. See you on the bridge!
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The Great Columbia Crossing 10K Run/Walk in Astoria, Oregon
2025 Event Overview
See the Astoria-Megler Bridge from a whole new perspective!
This epic event gives participants once-a-year access to cross the longest continuous truss bridge in North America. Whether you’re an experienced runner or looking for a family-friendly event, the Great Columbia Crossing 10K appeals to everyone.
The 2025 race will cap at 3,500 in-person participants and there is no waitlist. Register early to guarantee your spot.
Registration will open in late June. We will email previous participants and others on our contact list when we announce the date.
Join our email list: CLICK HERE
Race Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025
Start Time: 8:45 a.m.
Race Start Location: Dismal Nitch Rest Area, WA
All race participants are shuttled by bus to the starting area before 8 a.m.
Race Finish Location: Port of Astoria, OR
Course Map: CLICK HERE
2025 Event Shirt Design
Our event shirts are available as an add-on to your registration.
The long sleeve shirt is available in our choice of 100% cotton or polyester. Click for size charts.
Sizes are listed on the registration form and we encourage you to pre-order your shirt, as our size selection is limited on race weekend.
Design by Don Nisbett to be announced in June.
Volunteer with the Event
From October 9 to 12, we have more than 100 volunteer shifts that we need to fill to ensure the Great Columbia Crossing 10K runs smoothly. Volunteer roles include packet pickup in the days leading up to the event and on Sunday shuttle helpers, finish line crew, race route monitors and more!
Want to help us out with this GREAT event? Volunteer sign up will open in June.
Our Presenting Sponsor
Presented by the CMH-OHSU Health Cardiology Clinic.
We're proud to have them as a sponsor for the 2025 Great Columbia Crossing 10K run/walk.
About our Past Events
2024 Event At a Glance
Congratulations to all of you who participated in 2024. Thank you to all of our partner agencies and volunteers who make this a GREAT event!
The 2024 race sold out at 3,500 in-person participants on August 10.
Race Date: Sunday, October 8, 2023
Results: Congrats to our first place male and female finishers!
Dan Rael, 34, net time 35:56.8
Amanda Denning, 40, net time 39:57.4
See full results provided by Eclectic Edge
Photos: View the photos from Evan Pilchik Photography here.
History of the Event
The Great Columbia Crossing 10K run/walk began in 1982.
Pedestrians are only allowed to cross the Astoria-Megler Bridge during this one event each year. Spanning the lower Columbia River from Washington to Oregon, the iconic Astoria-Megler Bridge is the longest continuous truss bridge in North America.
Click here to learn more about this event's past.
Make a weekend of it
Whether a local resident or traveling from outside of the area, we encourage you to make plans to visit our local shops, galleries, restaurants and more.
Spend the CLAM BUCKS
that you get with your event registration at participating merchants during the week of the event.
What are Clam Bucks?
Clam Bucks are wooden tokens worth $1 each. They can be spent just like cash. Each participant receives 5 Clam Bucks with their race bib.
We provide an additional 5 Clam Bucks to participants who have their packet mailed or choose to pick-up their packets on Thursday or Friday to help us reduce crowding at packet pick-up.
When can Clam Bucks be spent?
Clam Bucks are valid for a full week, starting on the first day of race packet pick-up, Thursday. The final day Clam Bucks can be spent is Wednesday after the race.
Where can Clam Bucks be spent?
Clam Bucks can be spent ONLY at participating Chamber member businesses. Businesses will be given a sign that shows that they accept clam bucks, too. Limit: 5 Clam Bucks per person, per business unless business allows otherwise. List of participating businesses will be posted nearer to the event.
Click here to see the list of locations!
This race is a fundraiser!
The Great Columbia Crossing 10K is a fundraiser for the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce, allowing us to continue hosting this event year after year. Additionally, the chamber gives back to the community by employing/hiring/utilizing chamber members and local businesses and by giving donations to area nonprofits in exchange for services provided during the event.
This really is a community-focused event!
Event photography provided by EP Events
CLICK HERE to browse the Great Columbia Crossing 10K race photo galleries.