RACE DAY SHUTTLE & PARKING,
SPECTATOR INFORMATION
HOST HOTEL - SPECIAL RUNNER RATE
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Cousins Country Inn has been a tremendous supporter of the Columbia Gorge Marathon for years. They are the best bang for your lodging buck in the Gorge!
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Columbia Gorge Marathon participants will receive the special rate of $95 plus tax for any classic room or $139 plus tax for a Barn room.
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Riders need to call for reservations and let them know they are coming in for the race to get their discount. Just call Cousins Country Inn at 541-298-5161.
SHUTTLE & PARKING
The Half Marathon start is located at the Hood River Event Site and the Full Marathon is located 1.5 miles away reached via shuttle (no parking allowed).
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Shuttle Buses Running for Marathon Runners, 6:45 am to 7:45 am ~ We strongly encourage you to take one of the early busses and not wait for the last one ~
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Parking Driving Directions
From I-84 take exit 63 (Hood River City Center)
Drive north on 2nd Street (towards the Columbia River)
At the 4 way intersection turn right on Riverside Drive.
Turn left on 1st Street following signs and parking attendants to the large parking lot.
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The parking area is across the street (Portway Ave) from the Main Event Tent at the Hood River Event Site Finish Line Area.
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Car-Free Directions
Arriving the day before? Click here for Columbia Gorge Express to/from Hood River and here for Hood River Connect to the race site and downtown hotels.
SPECTATORS
There are many great locations along the course for spectators to cheer on the runners.
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Finish Area at Hood River Event Site
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Ground Coffee & Celilo Restaurant on Oak Street in Hood River
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Mark Hatfield Old Hwy Trailhead West
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Randonnee Coffee Co. in Mosier, Oregon
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Rowena Crest Viewpoint
