![The Bridge of the Gods Half Marathon and 10K races begin with a breathtaking sprint across the Columbia River from Washington into Oregon. The bridge stretches 1,858 feet across and stands 140 above the river. The grated road allows runners and walkers to see the rushing water below their feet.](https://www.camaspostrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/0624_loc_Bridge_of_the_Gods_run-300x200-c-center.jpg)
Spanning the Columbia River on foot
An iconic landmark in the Columbia River Gorge is the centerpiece for the Bridge of the Gods Half Marathon and 10K Sunday, Aug. 10. Up to 1,000 runners and walkers will cross the 1,858-foot steel masterpiece from Washington into Oregon and work their way to the finish line at Thunder Island, in Cascade Locks. The grated road along the bridge allows participants to see the Columbia River flowing beneath their feet.