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Over 2,500 runners and walkers crossed the Astoria–Megler Bridge Sunday morning, Oct. 14, 2018, for the 35th annual Great Columbia Crossing 10k. The race started at Dismal Nitch Rest Area in Washington, continued over the 4.1-mile truss bridge and ended in Astoria. It was the first year the bridge was completely closed to vehicles. In the past, one lane has been kept open.

Scott Pinske, 28, of Beaverton, took first place with a time of 33:27:00. Emma Huston, 24, of Portland, was the first woman across with a time of 37:56:00. She came in 8th overall.

By the numbers:

Percent of participants that were male: 31.71

Percent female: 68.25

Average age: 46

Percent from Oregon: 50.57

Percent from Washington: 28.18

Bridge height: 197 feet

Bridge length: 21,474 feet

Year bridge built: 1962

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The view looking west from the highest point of the Astoria-Megler Bridge.

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The view looking easet from the highest point of the Astoria-Megler Bridge.

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The race started at Dismal Nitch Rest Area in Washington.

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The finish line of the race can be seen from atop the Astoria-Megler Bridge.

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Looking straight down from the highest point of the Astoria-Megler Bridge.

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Participants are shuttled over the bridge in school buses to the starting point of the race.

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Participants travel along Lewis and Clark Trail Highway in Washington before heading over the bridge.

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Participants travel along Lewis and Clark Trail Highway in Washington before heading over the bridge.

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