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County conditionally approves ORRC Winona Marathon and Reach the Beach permits; safety conditions noted
Summary
Columbia County approved a Winona Marathon permit and conditionally approved the Reach the Beach bicycle event pending insurance; Sheriff and local agencies raised safety and ambulance-access concerns for the Reach the Beach route.
Columbia County commissioners on Feb. 26 authorized a permit for the Oregon Road Runners Club (ORRC) Winona Marathon in Vernonia and gave conditional approval for the Reach the Beach road and trail bicycle event, with the latter contingent on receipt of insurance documentation.
Engineering technician Sarah Smith told the board the ORRC Winona Marathon is planned for Sunday, April 13, 2025, and "they're expecting approximately 600 participants, a 50 volunteers, and 15 support vehicles," using Vernonia streets and county roads. Smith said staff solicited comments from local agencies and did not receive concerns since last year's event; staff…
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