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North Olympic Discovery Marathon | Half Marathon | 5K | 10K | Kids
June 4, 2023 @ 6:00 am - 1:30 pm PDT
An event every year that begins at 6:00 am on day first of June, repeating until June 9, 2024
The North Olympic Discovery Marathon, Marathon Walk, Marathon Relay, Half Marathon and 10K take place on a unique point to point course that incorporates the beautiful Olympic Discovery Trail with stunning views of the Olympic Mountains and a five mile finishing stretch along the shores of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The 5K and Kids Marathon are an out-and-back along the shores of the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Frequent sightings of seals, eagles, and an array of shore birds are common from the trail. Iconic trestle bridges provide beautiful back drops. Salmon can be seen spawning at the Morse Creek crossing in the fall. The North Olympic Discovery Marathon is truly one of the most beautiful marathon venues anywhere.
This rails to trails course is a wide, hard surface (99% paved) trail. The course is marked at every mile and water stations are located approximately every two miles. Cool June weather can be expected – average high is 65F, average low is 49F, average mean is 57F.
The race is organized by the Port Angeles Marathon Association – a group of accomplished amateur athletes.
The Marathon is a USATF certified course and a Boston Marathon qualifier.
SCHEDULE
Saturday
Noon -6:00 PM Packet Pick Up, Race Expo and FREE Kineso Taping (by TAI) at Red Lion Hotel, Port Angeles
3:00 PM Kids Marathon at City Pier, Port Angeles
4:30 – 7:00 PM Pasta Dinner at the Elwha Heritage Center
Sunday
6:00 AM Marathon Walk at 7 Cedars Casino, Blyn, WA
This early start time is for walkers/joggers anticipating a finish time greater than 5 1/2 hours. This is not an optional start time and runners who start early and finish under 5 1/2 hours will be reviewed and risk disqualification.
7:30 AM Marathon and Marathon Relay at 7 Cedars Casino, Blyn, WA
8:30 AM Half Marathon at Storm King Soccer Fields, 1240 N Barr Rd, Port Angeles
8:30 AM 10K at Deer Park Overlook/Buchanan Road, Port Angeles
8:30 AM 5K at City Pier, Port Angeles
Sunday Finish Line Celebration with Beer Garden
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM All events finish at City Pier, Port Angeles
Music, Beer Garden, food, awards, massage, shirt exchange, photo opportunities, beach combing…
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To confirm event status (sold out, cancellations, COVID restrictions, etc.), be sure to visit the event website above.
Pre-registration is strongly recommended! During COVID, most event organizers do not have on-site registration. You are responsible for following event organizers' COVID procedures.
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