Welcome to Run the Gorge!

Posted on December 1, 2012 by

This an an all-new site specifically for running in the Columbia River Gorge. You’ll find race event information, as well as other running related news. Email admin@runthegorge.com if you have any questions or suggestions to make the site better.

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Gorge Vineyard Run/Walk

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

Dry Hollow Vineyards winery presents the 2013 Gorge Vineyard 3k/5k Run Walk on May 4, 2013 at 10 a.m., a benefit for Home at Last.

The race will feature a 3k with two laps around the Hi Valley Vineyard, The Dalles. The 5k will have an additional out-back among the cherry orchards overlooking the neighbor vineyard. The race starts at the Dry Hollow Vineyards Tasting Room at 3410 Dry Hollow Lane, The Dalles, OR 97058.

Awards will include wine glasses and medals.

Day of registration at the tasting room is from 8:30 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. Limited supply of shirts on day of race.

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Cherry Blossom Race Results

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

From Bob, Race Director:
Here are the Cherry Festival Run/Walk results. It was a nice day for an earlier morning run. A good turnout! We had runners from Minnesota, Rhode Island, Virginia, Idaho, California, Washington, and, of course, Oregon. Probably 50% of our runners and walkers are from out of town.

3K

1. Luis Martinez 11:26.3

2. .Rhett Mosqueda 12:21.5

3. John Iremonger 14:15.8

4. Dale Hrigora 15:09.7

5. Jonnathon Demott 15:18.3

6. Molly Taylor 15:49.2

7. Jenna Miller 15:49.2

8. Jared Adams 16:04.4

9. Dalton Lundry 16:50.1

10.William Booth 17:58.5

11.Vincent Ziegenhagan 18:39.1

12.Egan Ziegenhagan 19:23.1

13.Justin Demott 19:30.7

14.Maia Montecalvo 20:18.0

15.Michelle Montecalvo 20:18.4

16.Shawna Moss 20:20.8

17.Shea McAllister 20:49.4

18.Lindy Taylor 21:21.9

19.Jim Taylor 21:23.7

20.Gabe Stein 21:31.8

21Tristan Stein 21:32.0

22.Jonathan Snodgrass 21:39.0

23.Raina McAllister 22:11.9

24.Guy McAllister 22:12.0

25.Willow Ziegenhagan 22:18.5

26.Kristen Booth 22:19.5

27.Kelsey Lundry 22:29.5

28.Justin Chaffin 22:35.9

29.Kyle Chaffin 22:38.2

30.Kathy Kollenburn 23:23.3

31.Janine Desper 23:37.6

32.Will Rolfe 28:20.4

33.Jayden Rolfe 28:23.9

34.John Rolfe 28:29.5

35.Tracey Wallette 31:55.8

36.Donna Bailey 31:57.6

37.Taylor Bartholomew 32:05.0

38.Keaton Wallette 32:04.7

39.Debbie Harth 34:54.7

40.Hunter Watson 34:55.6

41.Betty McDonald 35:56.1

42.Karen Samson 35:56.3

43.Hudson Case 38:15.6

44.Reese Kenslow 38:22.9

45.Sawyer Case 38:25.0

46.Addie Case 38:25.2

47.Tiffany Kenslow 38:25.9

48.Lloyd Walworth 46:46.7

49.William Dressel 48:19.7

5K

1. Ben Iremonger 18:50.0

2. Mike Demott 20:16.2

3. Mairend Beane 20:26.7

4. Travis Dray 22:00.6

5. Madddie Wood 22:58.0

6. Stephen Bradley 23:05.7

7. Joe Burgess 23:07.7

8. Trevor Olson 23:23.8

9. Mark Jubitz 23:43.2

10.Christian Lovewell 24:20.0

11.Kenny Bucher 24:32.8

12.Chip Wood 24:36.0

13.Don Olson 24:43.0

14.Owen Lamp 24:51.9

15.Susan Lemly 24:55.7

16.Elizabeth Hammack 25:00.7

17.Sean Lundry 25:01.0

18.Molly Nelson 25:36.8

19.Corbin Bland 26:10.7

20.Corbin Riley 26:1.09

21.Betty Negrete 26:13.0

22.Mike Ballinger 26:17.9

23.Christopher Turner 26:25.5

24.David Polehn 26:28.8

25.John Burgess 26:29.3

26.Zack Ziegenhagan 26:55.6

27.Scott Bryant 26:56.3

28.Tucker Swinth 26:57.1

29.Griffen French 26:58.6

30.Jenise Ihrig 27:05.1

31.Karen Cowart 28:56.0

32.Rueben Mosqueda 29:07.3

33.Nathan Erickson 29:31.4

34.Dona L. Parsons 29:35.2

35.Brian LeBreton 30:17.7

36.Jenniffer Smith 30:46.0

37.Shekina Polehn 30:53.0

38.Grace Bland 31:06.9

39.Monique Adams 31:28.3

40.Amy McIlvenna 31:37.3

41.Carmen Foster 32:13.3

42.Sarah Miller 32:22.3

43.Patricia Bland 32:22.7

44.Brenda Campbell 32:27.1

45.David Aiken 32:27.2

46.Bruce Muirhead 32:56.3

47.Marsha Morrison 32:59.4

48.Gary Burgess 33:05.7

49.Katie Nelson 33:21.5

50.Lacey Gorrod 33:25.7

51.Hanna Ziegenhagan 33:36.0

52.Julia McBurney 33:37.5

53.Lucy Booth 33:37.9

54.Shannon Herriges 34:08.2

55.Heather Taylor 34:25.9

56.Jennifer Meagher 35:01.6

57.Mary Snodgrass 35:18.2

58.Patty Cooper 36:06.8

59.Karie Rolfe 36:07.0

60.Maria Valdwia 36:13.0

61.Gretchen von Lubken 36:58.7

62.Connie Jubitz 3737:43.4

63.Cassie Clack 39:43.0

64.Oscar Powell 39:52.4

65.Paula Riley 40:42.2

66.Chelci Curtis 40:45.1

67.Stephanie Basilan 40:48.7

68.Debbie Ireland 40:53.3

69.Kristyn Fix 41:44.3

70.Brenda Casimiro 42:05.6

71.Kalina Sollum 42:20

72.Karen Austin 43:05.2

73.Heather Perry 43:30.2

74.Jennifer Zimmerlee 44:06.8

75.Camille Weimar 44:24.9

76.Jan Holt 45:23.8

77.Margaret Brewer 45:48.3

78.Tammy Nadler 46:47.7

79.Lori Cannon 47:28.6

80.Evan Ortega 48:12.3

81.Katie Ortega 48:16.7

82.Jeanne Garrett 48:17.1

83.Aidan Haynie 48:33.8

84.Barb Stout 48:53.9

85.Isabella Perez 49:13.2

86.Hannah Nadler 49:25.6

87.Jenilee Perez 49:29.0

88.Sandra Haynie 50:09.2

89.Susan Hess 51:22.7

90.Nonalee Cornell 51:39.5

91.Penny Shepherd 51:40.4

92.Steve Turner 53:08.0

93.Sissy Turner 53:10.3

94.Rose Peterson 55:25.1

10K

1. Charles Remington 37:14.9

2. Randall Jones 41:14.3

3. Sara Hertel 42:17.1

4. Greg Gustafson 42:39.3

5. Cliff Banister 43:16.9

6. Chase Snodgrass 43:56.8

7. Heather FitzGustafson 44:00.7

8. Mandi Williams 44:04.9

9. Anderson Gould 44:43.4

10.Dan Menard 44:57.5

11.Bobbie Bustante 45:34.4

12.Brad Anderson 47:26.9

13.Erick Haynie 47:42.4

14.Mark Swinth 48:40.6

15.Jill Banister 48:56.0

16.Ruth Pullen 50:46.7

17.Andrew Grossman 51:35.9

18.Rob Nuckoles 52:15

19.Kristy Boscheinen 54:12.0

20.Glen Smith 55:19.4

21.Amanda Hoey 55:24.4

22.Erin Ford 56:04.7

23.Erin Dray 56:05.0

24.Bryan Mears 56:28.6

25.Andrew Johnson 56:33.3

26.John Carter 56:41.6

27.Andrew Murray 57:46.3

28.Benjamin Hoey 59:29.8

29.Lynda Esaacson 1:00:02.8

30.Brian Wabs 1:00:52.5

31.Linda Wabs 1:01:15.8

32.Nicole Chaffin 1:02:01.8

33.Shawna Russell 1:07:04.7

34.Katy Gilliam 1:08:23.4

35.Erika Purcell 1:09:27.0

36.Laurie Rooper 1:09:55.4

37.Kathy Mellow 1:13:30.8

38.Bill Mellow 1:20:57.6

39.Jenette Purcell 1:24:35.8

40.Jerry Jones 1:34:36.0

41.Duane Purcell 1:24.57.5

42.Karen Cole 1:50:00.0

43.Kandy Flores 1:50:00.0

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Cherry Blossom Run Preview

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

The Cherry Blossom Run is Saturday, April 27th in The Dalles. There are three distances: 3K/5K/10K. The race starts at 8:30 am (day-of registration opens at 7 am). Park at Dry Hollow Elementary School. There is a short walk to the start (download the registration form). The cost is only $5 ($20 with shirt) in advance, $10 ($25 with shirt) day of registration. Only pre-registered runners will be guaranteed a shirt. Proceeds from the race benefit TDWHS cross country teams.

The 3K and 5K races are out and back with a nice uphill at the start. The 10K race is a loop. All three races start at the same location. All three courses are on paved, country roads. The roads aren’t closed to traffic, but the course is well marked to let traffic know runners are on the road. The elevation chart for the 10K is posted below to give you an idea of the ‘rolling hills.’

Cherry Fest map

Cherry Fest Elev Chart

While the hills could prove challenging for some, the views at the top are totally worth it.

Cherry Fest Picture2012 Cherry Blossom Run

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Race Preview – Wheatfield Half/8K/3K

Posted on March 24, 2013 by

This weekend, Saturday March 30th, is Wheatfield Half / 8K / 3K in The Dalles. This race is a steal at only $10 in advance, $15 day of registration without a shirt. Day of registration begins at 8 am or you can download a registration form and mail it to: Friends of Cross Country, 445 E Knoll Dr, The Dalles, OR 97058.

Check out the race recap from last year provided by Joe Dudman, Run Oregon.
Check out photos from 2012 by Scott McMullen.

544379_10150663714693721_1058896146_nPhoto by Scott McMullen

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Race Results – St. Patrick’s Day Run

Posted on March 24, 2013 by

With a cool spring Mid Columbia temperature of 47 degrees and a slight breeze at the 10 am race time, over 170 participants headed out on the river trail seeking their own personal fitness challenge. This year’s St. Patty’s day race was, as each year, the final of three Winter races offered to folks during the winter months. Many folks that attended New Years weekend’s, Freeze Your Gizzard Blizzard race, then a month later the Valentine’s race ending with our St. Patty’s event overlooking the Columbia River.

All course records for this race, were secured for another year except in the men’s 10k race, where Portlander, Joe Dudman’s 2008 record of 34:12 was shattered by local high school standout, Alex Dillard in a time of 31:37. Alex, coming off a recent indoor 5k meet (running for the University of Portland) PR of 14:43, was able to take his running to the trail in a longer event. After the race Alex commented on, “the breeze was working against me on the way out and my splits were generally faster on the way back, it was nice to open up on a longer race today.”

“There were 17 elementary district 21 students that attended today’s race”, said race director, Tom Conklin. The physical education specialists at Dry Hollow, Chenowith and Colonel Wright Elementary schools have been synching their curriculum the past several years. “We are trying to get the younger age kids in our classrooms, from our district, to take their physical fitness beyond the gym to community events like these, so that they can see the fun and joy of older adults partaking in a fun event such as these three races. Our D21 elementary kids get into these events at no charge. It’s a “carrot on the stick” approach for our students.” The CDC (Center for Disease Control) in 1996, found that adults who exercised in any form influenced the youth in their care up to 66%.

In the bigger picture, the entire elementary set, from all over the Columbia Gorge can compete in the Jumpstart Fall Cross country races held on the last Thursday of each September at Sorrosis Park, which is another extension of our District 21 elementary physical education fitness curriculum. In the spring, the three elementary schools host their annual Jumpstart elementary Track meet. These events are all extensions of the D21 elementary physical education programs, and open to all elementary students even beyond our three elementary schools. These events are supported by Dry Hollow PTA, Colonel Wright PTO and Jumpstart fund raising events like these trail runs. Community sponsors like Devco Mechanical and Casa El Mirador have been solid supporters to these community events and that makes affordability possible for many folks.

Funds raised at this event go to four areas:

  1. A long time local runner’s wife has been battling cancer for the last 8 years, so a portion of the funds will be offered to that family
  2. Jumpstart Summer Basketball Camp scholarship fund.
  3. Physical Education department at Colonel Wright Elementary School.
  4. Fall Elementary XC races & Spring Elementary Track Meet

Event photos can be found on Scott McMullen’s Facebook page.

 3k top three place finishers

Male / Female

Sylvan Sandvold 13:09 / Molly Taylor 16:03

Larry Dunn 13:36 / Savannah Strassheim 16:59

Justin Conklin 14:34 / Ashlie Dunn 17:17

5k Top three place finishers

Ben Iremonger 19:00 / Susie Griffin 26:42

Tony Dean 20:42 / Sheila Burchell 26:59

William Mc Bride 21:16 / Michele Gunderson 27:14

10k top three place finishers

Alex Dillard 31:37 / Stephanie Irving 50:55

Jim Fish 39:39 / Betsy Scott 51:00

Lucas King 40:42 / Erin Ford 53:27

Here are the list of participants and times in the order all finished:

3k finishers

Sylvan Sandvold 13:09

Larry Dunn 13:36

Justin Conklin 14.34

Omar Quintana 15.02

Dayveon Hammitt 15:16

Dylan Trainer 15:22

William Booth 15:23

Dwight Trainier 15:26

Molly Taylor 16:03

Luis quintanna 16:22

Savannah Strassheim 16:59

Brian Strassheim 17:00

Spencer Taylor 17:04

Ashlie Dunn 17:17

Luke sperry 17:24

Mary Snograss 18.11

Varina Schechter 18.41

Colin Schechter 18:55

Belah Sandvold 18:56

Finely corbin 19:58

Scott Booth 20.00

Alyssa springer 20.01

Steve k 20.03

Ashley scott 20.41

Riley Parker 20.55

Eric Parker 20.56

Alaina Casady 22.03

Peggi Casady 22.04

Jonathan Snodgrass 22.23

Stacey Kaseberg 22.24

Dawn Justesen 22.24

Madison Heilman 22.30

Sydney Parker 22.31

Maggie Justesen 23.42

Chelsea Powell 23.51

Bridget Bailey 23.52

Lindy Taylor 23.56

Heather Taylor 23.56

Linda gladden 24.15

Madison Pincock 25.06

Emily pincock 25.07

Josue Quintin 26.15

Christina Fauth 26.16

Olivia Fauth 26.16

Natalie Titus 26.47

Mary Jo Titus 26.48

Zoe Dunn 26.50

Maisie Bandel 26:51

Donovan Hampton 27.38

Tanna Marigold 27:49

Makiah Iven 28.38

Anothay Iven 28.35

Victoria Males 28.59

Linda Compton 29.00

Valada Iven 29.18

Bryan Dean 30.28

Elizabeth Hammack 31.10

Karis Hammack 31.10

Paige Compton 31,29

Grace Stoddard 31.33

Donna Bailey 32.10

April Parker 32.10

Larkin Hampton 32.59

Sandy Brownstein 34.31

Ruth Swanson 34.52

Autumn Kramer 34.57

Myra Hampton 37.06

Andrew Hampton 37:06

Billie Linder 37:08

Michelle Dean 38.24

Erin Vance 38:29

5k Order of finish

Ben Iremonger 19.00

Tony Dean 20.42

William McBride 21:16

Bill Dressel 22:49

David Bandel 24:15

Anthony Rosso 24.37

Eric Nisley 24:56

Susie Griffin 26.42

Sheila Burchell 26.59

Owen Lamp 27.05

Michele Gunderson 27.14

Allison Gilliam 27.49

Steve Whitesides 28.01

Hannah Knott 28.11

Samantha 28.28

Todd Andrews 28.43

Debbie Sharp 29.42

McKenzie Shaw 29.45

Jeff Shaw 29.47

Kathy Willis 30.57

Easton Atchley 31.04

Sharon Doty 32.10

Lucy Booth 32.33

Francine Wilhelm 32.37

Amy Hampton 33.05

Katy Gilliam 33.12

Minnie smith 33.24

Marrcia Morrison 33.25

Elizabeth Bailey 33.41

Susan Billette 34.12

Alicia Andrews 34.43

Caroline Wamsley 36.41

Amy cox 36.42

Bryan Dawson 36.45

Amy Wenz 36.46

Jeanette Atchley 39.08

Emma Atchley 39.08

Brook Remington 39.95

Rebecca Dison 40.03

Quincy Atchely 40.33

Rick Doty 41.24

Pam Hawkins 42.03

David Ford 42.07

Flora Crouch 42.30

Evena Bandel 42.34

Sally Anderson 42.53

Celilo Carrillo 46.08

Carolyn McClure 46.12

Bruce Meredith 46.14

Dylan Molesworth 46.15

Jennifer Rubira 46.16

Sophia Pullen 46.34

Kaitlyn springer 47.51

Ms. (cindy) Johnson 48.07

Steve Johnson 48.08

Jan Holt 48.28

Marcia Warner 48.53

Carter Crouch 52.02

Nadya crouch 52.03

Sissy Turner 52.57

Steve Turner 52.58

Cindy Drake 53.36

Julie Stephens 53.37

Kayley Linebarger 53.38

Breanna Peterson 53.58

Justin Mohr 53.59

Klea Espy 54.04

Katie Adkison 57.34

Bethany Ellingsworth 57.36

Caydance O’Dell 59.25

Patricia Eichner 59.58

Guendolyn Gilliam 59.59

Dayvon O’Dell 1.00:37

Vicki Peterson, 1.01:52

Nicole Peterson 1.01:53

Toni Gardner 1.02:03

Mary O’Dell 1.02:04

Sharon Paz 1.02:46

10K In order of finish

Alex Dillard 31:37

Jim Fish 39.39

Lucas King 40.42

Jason whitley 41.54

Brad Anderson 48.16

Joe Maravilla 48.43

Ben Ehmer 49.52

Stephanie irving 50.55

Betsy Scott 51.00

Fletcher Andrews 53.16

Erin Ford 53.27

Ben Hoey 54.12

Caitlin Lynch 54.55

Amanda Hoey 54.57

Lynn Rasmussen 55.54

Michelle Montecalvo 58.10

Kerry Hallyburton 59.43

Sarah Ziegler 59.44

Kristi Springer 59.55

??? 1.02.15

Kristen Booth 1.02.15

Cindy Berkshire 1.15.76

Hope Johnson 1.24.26

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Valentines Day Race Results

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

Courtesy of race director Tom Conklin

With a brilliant blue sky and typical February sun to their backs, the 120 participants of the 5th annual Jumpstart Valentine’s race headed out with a crisp 47 degrees. Many D21 elementary school children were in attendance as they were given a free pass to participate.

In the 3k race Luis Martinez took the gold medal while Larry Dunn and Joshua Nesbit earned the 2nd and 3rd place spot respectively. On the Female 3k side, the top three spots were taken by elementary runners, 3rd grader Riley Parker in 16:19, 5th grader Elizabeth Tapia in 16:47 and Kindergartner Sydney Parker in 16:50.

In the 5k race, Sheila Burchell took gold in a time of 27:57 while Angela Aurit in 2nd, 31:31 and 3rd place was owned by Monique Adams in 31:40. On the Men’s side, Local favorite, Brian Stassheim won in 22:32, Hermiston’s Tony Dean in 23:11 and William McBride in 23:22

The 10 K was won handily by Pendelton standout, Rian Beach in 34:04, Charlie Jones followed in second in 43:04 and Dan Menard in 45:27. In the female division, Grace Neal took first edging out her father in the Stroller division in 50:16. Janelle Adams won the “Unassisted” category in 50:30, Erin Kovalchuk in 52:17 and 3rd place Amanda Hoey in 52:45.

The Jumpstart Valentine’s trail race is the 2nd of three winter trail races designed to get folks out and moving. The funds raised in this event go towards, Colonel Wright Elementary physical education department, Salvation Army and the Jumpstart Summer Basketball camp scholarship program. The final trail race is the St. Patty’s Day (registration form) slated for Saturday, March 16th at 10 am., at The Dalles Marina.

In the D21 School participation competition for most attending goes to Colonel Wright Elementary with 14, The Dalles Middle School with 10 took 2nd and Chenowith elementary and Dry Hollow did not have scores turned in by press time.

Pictures can be found on Scott McMullen’s Facebook page.

3K Results

Luis Martinez 11:52

Larry Dunn 13:35

Josh Nesbit 13:39

Oscar Powell 14:31

Riley Parker 16:19

Elizabeth Tapia 16:47

Sydney Parker 16:50

Nicloe Westhafer 17:30

Will Evans 17:57

Spencer Taylor 18:26

Mikayla Thompson 19”07

Hanna Rodriguez 20:13

Chelsea Powell 20:23

Johnathan 21:27

Alaina Casady 22:12

Peggi Casady 22:13

Ashley Scott 22:14

Maggie Justensen 24:08

Dawn Justensen 24:16

Tammy Thompson 25:58

Joshua Thompson 25:59

Lindy Taylor 26:37

Jim taylor 26:41

Daniel Elias 27:54

Carol Westhafer 29:04

Donna Bailey 30:01

Donovan Hampton 31:00

Madison Pincock 31:01

Emily pincock 31:05

Sandy Brownstein 34:22

Grace Stoddard 34:22

5K results

Brain Strassheim 22:23

Tony Dean 23:11

William McBride 23:23

Luke Mclean 24:36

Jake Whitmire 24:43

Dan Hunt 26:07

Jesse Palacios 26:56

Erick Castaneda 27:07

Ted Rosenburg 27:16

Scott Bryant 27:57

Sheila Burchell 27:57

Andre Sargent 31:09

Larry Fairclo 31:16

Angela Aurit 31:31

Monique Adams 31:40

Carmen foster 32:00

Heather Taylor 33:14

Susan Billette 33:23

Ashlie Dunn 33:42

Marcia Morrison 33:44

Vicki Rosenberg 34:31

Jan Callow 34:41

Amy Hampton 35:46

Maya Castenda 36:34

Brynn Dawson 37:12

Jeanette Atchley 37:12

Patty Cooper 37:35

Amy Wenz 37:37

Brook Remington 38:30

Eli Lupkes 39:02

Eva Bryant 39:18

Blake Riece 41:37

Jordan Huitt 42:42

Valeria Ortega 43:43

Tracy Whitmire 44:50

Kim Granville 44:54

Bre Granville 44:54

Trudy Lupkes 46:30

Carolyn McClure 47:44

Bruce Meredith 47:45

Dylan Moleworth 47:46

Marcia Warner 48:25

Ali Actor 48:26

Chris Warner 48:28

Lilly Buckland 49:08

Steve Johnsonn 49:23

Jan holt 50:10

Kaitlyn springer 50:38

Cindy Johnson 51:51

Alyssa Springer 51:53

Rebecca Dison 51:53

Jenny Kemp 53:20

Mikey Kemp 53:24

Steve turner 56:19

Sissy Turner 56:19

Mary O’Dell 56:24

Sharon Paz 56:44

Billie Linder 57:48*

10K Results

Rian Beach 34:03

Charlie Jones 43:04

Dan Menard 45:27

Kallum Robertson 45:37

Matthew Barnes 46:18

Steve Bradley 47:59

Michael Lantz 49:59

Grace Neal 50:16

Janelle Adams 50:30

Erin Kovalchuk 52:17

Amanda Hoey 52:45

Koji Nagamatsu 56:10

Cyndi Camp 56:22

Jenni lou Graves 56:38

Kristi Springer 56;46

Lynn Rasmussen 58:01

Linda Esaacson 59:53

Nicole Chaffin 59:55

Ben Hoey 1:01.16

Chase Nagamatsu 1:02.57

Bryan Mears 1:07.37

Dan Impson 1:14.36

Chrissy Ryan 1:16.12

Hope Johnson 1:16.13

Charon Lagrander 1:16.24

Cindy Berkshire 1:21.07

Angie Knowel 1:21.07

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Valentine’s Day River Run/Walk – February 9

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

This weekend is the annual Jumpstart Valentine’s Day 3/5/10K run or walk! The race starts at The Dalles Marina at 10 am (registration opens at 9 am). The cost is $10 day-of and is a fundraiser for Jumpstart Basketball Scholarship program/Colonel Wright Physical Education department. All ‘in season’ TDW athletes and District 21 elementary students are FREE (shirt not included). Download your registration form!

Course is an out and back on the paved Riverfront Trail. Fast and flat! The weather should be great, so get out there and RUN.

** UPDATED TO ADD **

There will be a 2nd Annual Virtual Run for Sherry on February 9, 2013. You can print your bib from Races2Remember. To get even more information, visit Beth’s site Shut Up & Run. Please consider participating and help bring even more awareness to what the running community can do to be safe and aware.

Most of Run the Gorge readers might know the story of Sherry’s untimely death, but if you haven’t here  is a brief summary:

On January 7, 2012, Sherry Arnold, age 43 and a mother of two, left her house in the small town of Sidney, Montana at 6:30 a.m. for an early morning run. Sherry often ran within the town limits and January 7 was no exception. When Sherry did not come home later that morning, however, her husband began to worry. He called the police and a search ensued. By 3:00 p.m. hundreds of volunteers were searching for Sherry and only one clue had been found, Sherry’s right Brooks running shoe.

For several days there was no sign of Sherry. On the seventh day, a tip was received on the FBI’s tip line that led to the arrest of two men, one in North Dakota and one in South Dakota. One of the men confessed to killing Sherry. She had been abducted and killed at 6:40 a.m., only about a mile from her house. Reports indicate that the two men had been using drugs while driving from Colorado to Montana to find work. They decided to find and kill a woman when they got to Montana. As the report goes, Sherry ran by their parked car and said, “Hi.” Then, she was grabbed and choked, dying immediately.

Sherry’s body was finally found on March 21, 2012, in a shallow grave near Williston, North Dakota. The two suspects have been incarcerated in Sidney since they were arrested. This week, state District Judge Richard Simonton set trial dates of November 4, 2013 and and January 6, 2014. Each suspect faces one count of deliberate homicide and attempted kidnapping. Prosecutors have said they intend to seek the death penalty if the defendants are convicted.

 

 

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