About
The North Olympic Discovery Marathon and Half Marathon 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. This rails to trails course is a wide, mixed/hard surface trail. The race is organized by the Port Angeles Marathon Association - a group of accomplished amateur athletes.
Half marathoners will self seed at the start - pace signs will be set up to help runners and walkers get organized with the same pace group.
The marathon starts in Sequim (Carrie Blake Park) and the half marathon starts half way between Sequim and Port Angeles at the Agnew Soccer Fields. Both races finish at city pier in downtown Port Angeles.
Start
The half marathon will start promptly at 9:00 am at Agnew Soccer fields (halfway in between Sequim and Port Angeles. Be sure to look at the course page to find directions and parking information. Shuttle information can be found on the race weekend page.
Registration
Registration information can be found on the registration page. Register early! Race is limited and will sell out.
Packet pick-up
Be sure to show up to the expo at the Red Lion Hotel on Saturday to pick up your packet. Included is your shirt, bib, timing chip, and goodies. Complete race weekend times and details can be found on the race weekend page.
Awards
Every finisher will recieve a medal. The top three finishers in each age group will recieve a plaque with their age group and position on it.
