Thanks to everyone who came out to the Dam Good Run in 2023 to restart this unique event on the Columbia River. We're excited to bring this run back in 2024!
Besides running or walking next to the beautiful Columbia River, you'll have the unique opportunity to be on top of the McNary Dam; This section is not normally open to the public and offers great views of the river! Once again we're hosting a 5k & 10k race that starts and ends at West Park (on 3rd street just 1/2 mile West of the Fish Viewing Room on the Oregon side of the McNary Dam). The event will be chip timed by Eastern Oregon Sports Training and you'll be able to view your results online after the race. All participants who register by April 28, 2024 will receive a short sleeved technical T-shirt with the Dam Good Run logo on the front. Those who register after April 28 are not guaranteed a shirt. Water and snacks will be provided to race participants after the race.
*Thanks to a grant from UEC and local sponsors, kids ages 13 and under are free! Kids must be supervised during the run by a parent/ guardian. You can register kids the morning of the run @ the registration table. Kids will be given an official race bib and their time recorded by EO Sports Training.
Race Day Schedule (Sat, May 11th, 2024);
6:45am - In person registration opens at West Park
7:50am - Final instructions
8am - 5k & 10k Race start time
9:00am - Awards (top 3 finishers for each gender in each race will receive medals)
*Water, fruit, and snacks will be provided after the race to all participants
5k Course description; The 5K course is an out and pack that starts at West Park and heads East up the hill to the entrance of the McNary Dam. Runners will go about 1/2 way across the dam and then turn around and follow the route back down to the finish line at West Park.
10k Course description; The 10k course follows the 5k course up to the Dam and back down the hill. When 10k runners reach the Fish Viewing Room, they will continue North towards the Columbia River where they will run through the well marked Nature Trails. There is one aid station provided for the 10k around the 3.5 mile mark. The 10k finish line will also be at West Park.
*Taking pictures on top of the dam is not permitted
*If you're planning on walking the 10k, we ask that you be able to finish in under 2 hrs
