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GorgeFest 2004
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[events schedule] ... updates and details posted regularly.
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<Friday, May 28>
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 Welcoming Celebration
FREE meet and greet. Meet the directors and other participants and the community -- and enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages. Guest presentations, course information, and late registration will be available.
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<Saturday, May 29>
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Elite and Open Street Mile * $5,000 Prize Money
A moonlight affair with some serious cash, and one incredible opportunity. The events will begin at 7:00 PM and run across the famous Bridge of the Gods. The open mile will run first, with the elites to follow.
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Outdoor Expo on the Banks of the Columbia River
A FULL DAY of outdoor activities at the Expo. The Expo will feature food, live music, beer garden, and local and regional vendors, all taking place in historic Cascade Locks. There will also be cruise opportunities on the Sternwheeler.
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<Sunday, May 30>
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The Cascade Locks 10K Footrace
The USA Track and Field sanctioned course will run the historic surroundings of the Cascade Locks Community.
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The Cascade Locks Triathlon of the Gods - Olympic Distance Triathlon
The Triathlon of the Gods will feature a downstream swim with participants beginning by exiting the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler! The run and bike will discover some incredible Gorge settings. Field Limit: 500
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The Volkswalk of the Gods
The GorgeFest will offer a 10K non-competitive volkswalk. The walk will explore the local area. The route may be started anytime on Saturday. Finishers will earn a souvenir pin.
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Outdoor Expo in the park continues with a salmon bake!
The GorgeFest Expo will contiue in Cascade Locks with more LIVE music, and a salmon bake! There will also be a kids fun-run and wine tasting featuring local vineyards.
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<Monday, May 31>
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The Blow Down at Cascade Locks - Windsurfing Competition * $1,500 Purse
As the venue gets set to move to Hood River, so will our competitions. Monday will host the Blow Down windsurfing race from Cascade Locks to Hood River.
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Outdoor Expo in the park continues.
The GorgeFest Expo will contiue with more LIVE music. There will also be wine tasting from local vineyards.
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<Saturday, June 5>
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Expo on the Green in Hood River
The GorgeFest will continue in Hood River with an expanded expo on the Marina Green. More live music, a beer garden, and national, regional, and local vendors will be on hand. Marathon, Duathlon, and GorgeMan Triathlon packet pick-up and registration will also be taking place.
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Carbo Dinner Cruise on the Sternwheeler
The GorgeFest Carbo Dinner Cruise will depart Hood River saturday evening for a great pre-event meal and a scenic river trip.
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<Sunday, June 6>
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The 7th Annual Columbia River Gorge Marathon and Half Marathon
The 7th Annual Marathon and Half will begin in the Dalles and finish in Hood River on the banks of the Columbia. The events experience the breath taking gorge in an incredibly unique fashion!
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The GorgeMan Half-Iron Triathlon
The second annual GorgeMan Half Iron Tri will also run on Sunday, finishing in the marina.
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The GorgeMan Ultra Duathlon
New in 2004 will be the GorgeMan Ultra Duathlon. 10k Run, 56-mile bike, 1/2 Marathon.
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Expo on the Green in Hood River
The GorgeFest will continue the expo on the Marina Green. More live music, a beer garden, and national, regional, and local vendors will be on hand. Cheer on the participants as they finish at the expo.
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<Saturday, June 12>
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The Ultimate Adventure Relay
The Dalles to Mt. Hood.
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