Good Luck Runners! Printable Marathon Map Click Here
Next year’s date: June 8, 2008
Runner Information
BUSES/BAG CHECK/PARKING:
Participants are encouraged to ride the free bus from downtown Port Angeles to each race start. For Marathon Walkers (7 am Start), the bus leaves the Oak Street bus station at 6 am. For Marathon and Half Marathoners, buses will leave starting at 6:30 am. Last bus will leave at 7:45 am. It is your responsibility to get to the bus in plenty of time.
There is an id label and gear bag in your race packet. Take what you need to your start area (extra clothes, food) and just before the race start put everything but what you need for the run in your bag, drop it at the bag check bus and it will be transported to the finish. There is shelter at the marathon start, but there is no shelter at the ½ marathon start. Pack a small blanket in your gear bag. Water and Heed will be provided at each Start area. DON’T FORGET YOUR BIB AND CHIP!
Parking at Carrie Blake Park (Marathon Start):
There is parking available in the field just South of the park on Blake Ave. Look for the signs and greeters.
Directions to the Agnew Soccer Field (1/2 Start):
From Sequim traveling west on Hwy 101 turn right on Carlsborg Road. Travel about 1.7 miles to Old Olympic Highway and turn left. Travel on Old Olympic for about 2.7 miles. Turn left on Barr Road.
From Port Angeles traveling east on Hwy 101 turn left on Old Olympic Highway. Travel for 3.4 miles. Turn right on Barr Road.
BIB NUMBER/TIMING CHIP:
Your race bib has important information printed on it and, therefore must be clearly displayed during the race. Bib numbers are non-transferable. Safety pins are provided.
Timing chips are the primary method of scoring the race. Please follow the instructions for wearing your chip. You must return the timing chip to volunteers at the race finish. If you do not finish the race please contact a race official at the finish area to return your chip. There will be a $20 charge for chips not returned after the race.
Awards Ceremony/Finish Area
Half Marathon Awards: 12:15pm
Canoe Victory Paddle 12:45am and 1:30pm
Marathon and HS Relay Awards: 2:15pm
The Awards Ceremonies will take place under the pavilion at City Pier.
Results will be posted as available at the pavilion.
Enjoy the live music while you wait for awards. Food vendors and espresso will also be available on the pier.
Watch the harbor for the Jamestown Canoe Club who will paddle the shore next to the runners.
Buses from the finish back to the start areas:
12 Noon – 1st Bus back to HALF START ONLY
1:45 pm – Bus back to both start areas
3:30 pm – LAST bus back to start areas
Buses will leave the Oak Street station 2 blocks west of the Finish).
For Information, Lost and Found, etc. please see the solutions/information volunteers at the Bag Check area.
Race Photos available from Brightroom: www.brightroom.com.
Race Results and Updates: www.nodm.com
Spectator Viewing
The North Olympic Discovery Marathon and Half Marathon are unique for spectator viewing. The course is a point-to-point rather than the more common out and back or big loop. ¾ of the run takes place on trail, away from road access. But it is definitely worth checking out the great spots to give support and take pictures with beautiful backdrops.
Marathon Spectators start at Carrie Blake Park
1 Start your runner off and stick around because they make about a 4 mile loop and will run right past the start again.
2 Next great place to watch is anywhere along Washington Street in downtown Sequim. After your runner passes, spend some time and check-out the rediscovered beauty of downtown Sequim.
3 Sequim Ave. and Hendrickson.
4 From downtown Sequim, take Hwy 101 to Carlsborg Rd, turn right. Follow to Runnion Rd, turn right to get to the west side of Railroad Bridge Park. Park the car and walk toward the bridge finding a place to take a picture of your runner. For safety reasons, please do not drive to the east entrance of the park. Return to Carlsborg Rd., turn right, travel to Old Olympic Hwy and turn left. Go to #6.
Half Marathon spectators start here –
5 Watch the half marathon start at the Agnew Soccer fields. Arrive early! No cars will be allowed on Barr Rd. after 8:15.
Do not park on Old Olympic Hwy.
6 Go West on Old Olympic Hwy and turn right onto Wild Currant Lane – go about ½ mile and park at the end of the road – just before the Siebert Crk Bridge. Walk down to the bridge and cheer. This is a hard section for your runner.
7 Continue now South on Old Olympic Hwy for about one mile and head west on Highway 101. Travel about 2 miles and turn right at the Deer Park Scenic Overlook. Do not turn on Buchanan! This is a highly congested area – please use extreme caution. This is mile 20. Your runner has made their final climb – it’s all down hill and along the water for the next 6 miles!
8 Finish Area! Find a spot next to the Red Lion – on the beach or on the grass and wait for you runner. There will be bands playing all day. Restaurants, ice cream, coffee, etc. are just a block or two walk.
Stop by the Family Booth at the Race Expo and get a piece of chalk to create a good luck message along the course for your runner.
Aid Stations
You will find each Aid Station to be well equipped and organized with Water and Heed. We are proud of the following businesses and organizations who have gone the extra mile in creating enthusiastic, friendly, helpful support!
Marathon Start: Heed and Water
Morgan Stanley
# 1 Mile 1.75: Heed and Water
5 Acre School
# 2 Mile 4: Heed and Water
(toilet in park bldg ¼ mile after Aid Station)
7 Cedars Casino
# 3 Mile 6: Heed and Water
State Farm Insurance, Steve Methner
# 4 Mile 7.8: Heed, Water, SaniCan
PA Senior Center
# 5 Mile 9.3: Heed and Water (toilet in park bldg)
Clallam County YMCA
# 6 Mile 10.7: Heed, Water and HammerGel
Sequim Chamber of Commerce
# 7 Mile 13 Heed, Water, SaniCan, Medical
Girl Scouts Troop #82
1/2 Marathon Start: Heed and Water
Intl. Assoc. of Firefighters local 2933
# 8 Mile 14.7/1.6: Heed and Water
Hurricane Ridge Ski Patrol
# 9 Mile 16.7/3.6: Heed, Water, HammerGel, SaniCan
Beckett’s Bike Shop
#10 Mile 19/5.9: Heed, Water and Orange Slices
(sanican just a bit further on the trail)
Mrs. Winn and the PA PE Teachers
#11 Mile 20.7/7.6: Heed, Water, SaniCan, and Medical
Estes Builders
(additional port-a-pottie further on the trail)
#12 Mile 22.4/9.3 : Heed, Water and Oranges
US Coast Guard
#13 Mile 23.6/10.5: Heed and Water
Peninsula Trails Coalition
#14 Mile 25/11.9: Heed, Water and SaniCan
Franni’s
We appreciate your effort to keep the Olympic Discovery Trail clean and dispose of cups and gel packets near an Aid Station.
Thank you to our Aid Station Volunteers!
Marathoners: Please remember to vote for the “Best” Aid Station at the finish line.
