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2 GORGEOUS RUNNER REWARDS! 5% off a 2 nd relay in % off a 3 rd 20% off a 4 th and 30% off your 5 th relay in 2018! Saturday, May 19 Gorgeous Portland Pub Relay The first relay of our Gorgeous season is simple, short, and above all, fun! The course runs awesome miles covering six legs, stopping at six amazing Portland Pubs. The 2018 event starts and finishes at Stormbreaker Brewing, but there s a catch, we don t tell runners the rest of the course. Scavenger hunt meets relay Gorgeous! Sunday, June 10 Gorgeous Hood to Hood Relay The day begins Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood, and takes teams on road around the mountain, through the pines and over the rivers, up to the Cooper Spur Resort, and down through the orchards to the north with views of Mt. Adams. Runners finish by winding down the Historic Old Columbia River Highway, into downtown Hood River to Waterfront Park on the banks of the mighty Columbia River! Sunday, July 15 Gorgeous Wine Country Relay Teams get a tour of the Willamette Valley vineyards, Wine Enthusiast s 2016 wine region of the year. The course starts in Dundee and winds along beautiful vineyards, past Century Farms, and takes in the breathtaking views of Yamhill County. Most of the exchanges are at wineries, which offer runners tastings along the route. The course comprises of 12 legs covering 48 miles, and concludes with a wine tasting party at Carlton Winemakers Studio. Sunday, September 16 Gorgeous Relay This is the one that started it all -- running from Mosier into Portland highlighting the Gorge and the Historic Columbia River Hwy State Trail. We were heartbroken as the Eagle Creek fire spread through the Columbia River Gorge in Gorgeous Relay was cancelled for the year, but our generous runners came together to celebrate, raise funds, and declare our support for one of the most gorgeous places in the world. Please join us in 2018 as we come back to the Gorge to support its communities and show our dedication to this magic place! Saturday, October 6 Gorgeous Coast Relay This one day, one van, one Gorgeous Coast Relay spans from the Astoria Column to Cannon Beach taking in lush forests, panoramic vistas, the beach, and coastal wildlife. It s our most adventurous relay. In addition to running on road and on off-road paved trail, it includes legs on sand, unpaved trail, and one hardcore-uphill-single-track-roots-and-all trail. The day finishes at Public Coast Brewing, celebrating Oregon s Wild, 100% Public coast.

3 Greetings Gorgeous Runners: Welcome to the 6th year of the Gorgeous Relay the inspiration for the entire Gorgeous Series. The Eagle Creek fire forced its cancellation in 2017, but on relay day Gorgeous Runners came together anyway to raise money for the Friends of the Columbia Gorge. Earlier in 2018, we went back to the gorge to hold a free event in Cascade Locks, hosted by Thunder Island Brewing, to support local communities as they try to recover from economic impacts of the fire. In 2018, new issues associated with the fire s aftermath will prevent us from running part of the original course but it s also created new opportunities! The Gorgeous Relay has always been intended to follow the rebuilding of the Historic Columbia River State Highway Trail. This year, we ll run two sections of the (paved) trail we ve never been on before, and we ll be able to run another section that is otherwise closed to the public. We wouldn t have been able to pull this off without a lot of help. Our permitting partners have work to make this happen for YOU, the runners. Special shout out to Oregon Department of Transportation, City of Hood River and Oregon State Parks. Also, we are REALLY excited to be finishing at the fantastic Von Ebert Brewing at Glendoveer. They have been incredibly welcoming of the Gorgeous Relay, and you will feel that when you get there! In addition to a free beer from Von Ebert, they ll have a free Humm Kombucha on tap for you, the best kombucha in the country based just down the road in Bend, Oregon. Vacasa is our lodging partner, with listings that highlight the gorgeous parts of Oregon. Sean and the gang at Foot Traffic keep all of us running strong. And last but not least, we want to thank the Gorgeous Gurus! Gorgeous Gurus are ambassadors of the Gorgeous Series and are experts at sharing what it means to be a Gorgeous Runner! Thank you for joining us for our return to the Columbia Gorge this year and for helping us to support Friends of the Columbia Gorge, Thunder Island Brewing in Cascade Locks, and the communities of the Columbia River Gorge. Kerry Loehr and Traci Manning Gorgeous Series Owners and Race Directors

4 2018 Gorgeous Series RACE RULES We don't like being jerks, but we can all agree that life requires some rules. Violation may result in disqualification. Absolute No No's: 1. Runners DO NOT BREAK TRAFFIC LAWS or run in the traffic lane! This is NOT a timed event so there is no hurry - obey all traffic signals, do not run into traffic. Gorgeous Runners are respectful of the communities we run in and we DO hear about it when runners are in the middle of the road. Please be safe and show respect to our wonderful hosts. 2. No open containers on course. Don't do it, don't even think about it. We will disqualify you and your entire team for eternity. Also known as the don't be an asshole and ruin the event for everyone rule. 3. If you didn't provide a volunteer, you cannot start the race, no exceptions. It's not fair to all the teams that did, and it s just unsafe not to have enough volunteers on course. If your volunteer doesn't show up on race day, you will not get finish medals/pint glasses, and may be disqualified from future races. 4. No Littering. Leave no Trace. Clean up after yourselves and others. We will be running through some gorgeous scenery; we want to keep it that way. Let s leave it better than we found it! 5. Don't drive like a crazy person for the safety of everyone please keep your roll slow and be aware of your surroundings. Make all Gorgeous Runners look good. 6. Don t stop or park your vehicles in such a way that any part of it is on the road. Again BE SAFE! Pull all of the way off and only in areas where it is legal to do so. Leave room for other cars and most especially for runners. Be aware of your surroundings. 7. Vans One per team - No RVs / Buses please don't make us take out a tape measure and tell you your train has too long of a caboose! If you're not sure, ask. We DISCOURAGE the following: 1. Wearing both earbuds. We aren't yet saying no, but this may come to pass. This is not a closed course and nothing matters more than runner safety. 2. Play that funky music! Do NOT break 80 decibels!!!! Also, penalties may be incurred for Michael Bolton, Rick Astley, and especially for Taylor Swift. We very highly ENCOURAGE the following: 1. Runners take a look at your leg map before you start running! 2. Running single file on all shoulders. Hanging with a running buddy is great on sidewalks or other places where you re separated from cars. (Do leave room for other users.) 3. Be respectful of the communities that we are running through. We want to be thankful, wonderful guests that will be welcomed back year after year 4. Wearing reflective clothing in the morning. Although we are not running in the dark, we encourage you to wear something reflective in morning hours, under a tree canopy, etc. 4. Share the Road/Exchange. The thing with all the beautiful parts of Oregon is that other people love them too! Families will be out, church service is happening just like you were taught in kindergarten Share! 5. Runner on Road signs/race logo signs. We ll provide them at Packet pick-up for the front and back of your van. It really helps volunteers know who is with the race, and helps notify other drivers to your runners presence. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

5 Gorgeous Relay September 16, 2018 Start Mark O. Hatfield Trailhead, Exchange 1 Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead Exchange 2 Hood River Waterfront Trail Exchange 3 Westcliff Dr. Exchange 4 Viento State Park Exchange 5 Herman Creek and Frontage Exchange 6 Thunder Island Brewing Exchange 7 Thunder Island Brewing Exchange 8 Vista House Exchange 9 Springdale School Exchange 10 Glenn Otto Park Exchange 11 NE Halsey Finish! Von Ebert Brewing 2018 Gorgeous Relay Legs Gorgeous Relay Leg Gorgeous Relay Legs Gorgeous Relay Legs 8-12

6 Leg miles Gain 721 ft, Loss 539 Gorgeous Relay Start: Mark O. Hatfield Trailhead, Mosier Exchange 1: Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead, Hood River 0.0 m Runners start west-bound on the paved Historic Columbia River Hwy State Trail. Continue for 4.6 miles 4.6 Exchange will be at the trail s end, next to the gate.

7 Leg miles Gain 114 ft, Loss 443 Leg 2 Start: Mark O Hatfield West Trailhead, Hood River Exchange 2: East end, Hood River Waterfront Trail 0.0 m Head out of the Exchange, Turn Right on Old Columbia River Dr. Runners stay on Right for all of Leg At China Gorge restaurant, Continue Straight across the intersection in the crosswalks and continue along the sidewalk on the other side Turn Right onto Front St 1.62 Continue left as Front St turns left and becomes Oak St 1.67 Turn Right onto 1st St 1.70 Continue left as 1st St turns left and becomes Cascade Ave 1.77 Turn Right onto 2nd St 1.84 Turn Right onto Slough Trail just prior to crossing over I Follow the trail through the pedestrian tunnel 2.09 Turn Right and go over the pedestrian bridge. Follow the trail past the building toward the marina Turn Right on the Hood River Waterfront Trail. Continue on the trail, along the water, around a building, and past a boat launch, always with the water directly on your left Exchange where the trail ends!

8 Leg miles Gain 319 ft, Loss 65 ft Leg 3 Start : East end, Hood River Waterfront Trail Exchange 3: Westcliff Drive, Hood River 0.0 m Follow the trail back west along the water, past a boat launch and around a building, always with the water directly on your right Turn slightly Left to stay on Hood River Waterfront Trail, and run past a building to the bridge Go over the pedestrian bridge and Turn Left Follow the Slough Trail through the pedestrian tunnel and along the on-ramp 1.02 Turn Left onto 2nd St Runners stay on Right the rest of Leg Turn Right onto Cascade Ave 1.14 Turn Right onto 3rd St Turn Left onto Columbia St (becomes Industrial) 1.44 Turn Right onto Wasco St 2.10 Turn Right onto 20 th St., becomes State Frontage Rd. Road passes under I-84 and becomes Westcliff Dr. 3.3 Continue straight along the right side of Westcliff past the on-ramps to I Exchange is on your right, just past the Columbia Gorge Hotel.

9 Leg miles Gain 884 ft, Loss 884 ft Leg 4 Start: Viento State Park, Cascade Locks Exchange 4: Viento State Park, Cascade Locks 0.0 m Head west on Historic Columbia River Hwy State Trail 1.25 Continue on the sidewalk around the parking at Starvation Creek State Park to stay on the Trail. There is a restroom here in the building to the right of the trail, before the parking lot At the barricade, turn around and come back. You will see the new section of trail they are constructing. Next year, we ll get to run straight through! 5.21 Finish back at the trail s end. Stay on the paved trail, heading west.

10 Leg miles Gain 573 ft, Loss 610 ft Leg 5 Start: South side of Wyeth Exit #51 Exchange 5: Herman Creek and Frontage Roads, Cascade Locks 0.0 m Head west on Wyeth Rd 3.63 Exchange is on the left, just before I-84.

11 Leg miles Gain 213 ft, Loss 237 ft Leg 6 Start: Herman Creek and Frontage Roads Exchange 6: Thunder Island Brewing, Cascade Locks 0.0 m Turn Left out of the Exchange onto Frontage Rd 2.23 Follow the road as it curves around to the right. Carefully Continue straight past the on/off-ramps and under I Follow the road as it curves around to the left. Continue to run on the left, road becomes Wa Na Pa St Cross Wa Na Pa at the crosswalk at School Dr Turn Right onto SW Portage Rd 3.31 Turn Left to stay on SW Portage Rd 3.55 Exchange at Thunder Island Brewing.

12 Leg miles Gain 719 ft, Loss 719 ft Leg 7 Start: Thunder Island Brewing Exchange 7: Thunder Island Brewing, Cascade Locks Runners must be wearing their bib visibly in front to run this leg. 0.0 m Head back out of the Exchange 3.05 Turn around and come back where east on SW Portage Rd. the trail reaches the fish hatchery 0.25 Turn Right on SW Portage Rd and starts to turn left Turn Right onto the path that leads 5.31 Continue onto Wa Na Pa St. back to the road 5.76 Turn Left at the path 0.34 Turn Right onto Wa Na Pa St Turn Left onto SW Portage Rd 0.79 Slight right onto Historic Columbia 5.85 Turn Left to stay on SW Portage Rd River Hwy State Trail Exchange at Thunder Island Brewing.

13 Leg miles Gain 700 ft, Loss 301 Leg 8 Start: Bridal Veil Falls State Scenic Viewpoint parking area Exchange 8: Vista House 0.0 m Head right out of the parking area, on the Right side of the Historic Columbia River Hwy Exchange at Vista House/Crown Point. The Exchange will be just past the Vista House on the right side of the Historic Columbia River Hwy. Special Note: We share Vista House with a lot of other users and our ability to continue to Exchange here relies entirely on us being the best visitors ever! Run as far to the side of driving lanes as possible. Do not ever block traffic lanes or parking. Cross lanes quickly.

14 Leg miles Gain 250 ft, Loss 669 Leg 9 Start: Vista House Exchange 9: Springdale School, Corbett 0.0 m Head west on the Historic Columbia River Hwy. on the Right side of the road 1.13 When you see the sign for Portland Women s Forum, cross to the left side of the road 5.26 Cross back to the right and into the Exchange at Springdale School on the right side of the road.

15 Leg mile Gain 337 ft, Loss 582 Leg 10 Start: Springdale School Exchange 10: Glenn Otto Park, Troutdale 0.0 m Head west on the Historic Columbia River Hwy on the Right side of road 0.29 Veer Right onto Woodard Rd Turn Left onto Woodard/(Springhill Rd.) 2.47 Turn Right onto Historic Columbia River Hwy. Cross Historic Columbia River Hwy to Left side of the road when it s clear 3.18 Turn Left and cross the Sandy River on the Historic Columbia River Hwy. Stay on the sidewalk crossing the bridge Exchange at Glenn Otto Park

16 Leg miles Gain 176 ft, Loss 30 ft Leg 11 Start: Glenn Otto Park Exchange 11: School Parking, NE Halsey, Fairview 0.0 m Head west on the Historic Columbia River Hwy Continue on the road as it becomes Halsey St Exchange is on left

17 Leg miles Gain 216 ft, Loss 70 ft Leg 12 start: School Parking, NE Halsey Finish: Von Ebert Brewing-East, Portland Runners should wear their bib in front so the volunteer can see it and call it into the finish so your team knows you re coming in! 0.0 m Turn Left onto NE Halsey St 2.71 Cross 148 th and Turn Left 2.74 Turn Right into the small parking lot Turn Left on the trail at the back of the parking lot Finish Line!