About the Run

course/timing    start/finish    packet pick-up    high school relay    corporate relay       walkers welcome    weather    age groups   awards/shirts    aid stations                         shuttle bus/parking    accommodations    clothing drop   massage   race photos              spectator hot spots   FAQ,s

 

CERTIFIED COURSE/ TIMING 

 The North Olympic Discovery Marathon and half marathon are run on a unique point-to-point course that incorporates the 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 full marathon is a USATF sanctioned event that is a Boston Marathon qualifier.  The event will be chip timed ($30 fee for chips not returned after race).

The rails to trails course is a wide, mixed, hard surface trail.  Cool June weather next to the ocean can be expected.

Both courses are marked at every mile.

 

RACE STARTS 

Marathon Walk - 7:00 am, Carrie Blake Park in Sequim  

The 7am start time is limited to runners/walkers anticipating a 5 1/2 hour or greater finish time.  The early start is not an option for runners planning to finish in less than 5 1/2 hours.

Marathon - 9:00 am, Carrie Blake Park in Sequim  

1/2 Marathon - 9:00 am, Agnew

Both events finish at City Pier in downtown Port Angeles.  Courses will be closed at 3pm.   

 

WALKERS WELCOME

This is a great walking course! The aid stations and the finish line welcomes every participant regardless of their time! Click here - walkers page for more information.

 

WEATHER  

Average High – 65F, Average Low – 49F, Average Mean- 57F

 

AGE GROUPS

Marathon: 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 -74 and 75 and over.  Marathon runners must be at least 16 years old.
 Half Marathon: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over.

 

AWARDS /SHIRTS/MEDALS  

3 deep in each age group male & female, plus top overall male & female for each event. All participants will receive a high quality performance garment.  Finishers of both events will receive a beautiful medal http://26point2medals.com/washington.html.  Awards ceremonies after the race.  Race results will be available online.  

Proposed schedule:

Half Marathon Awards Ceremony:  12:15pm

Marathon and HS Marathon Awards Ceremony: 2:15pm

AID STATIONS 

Enthusiastically staffed aid stations (each with fun and original themes) will be provided at approximately every 2 miles along the course. There will be water and energy drink at each aid station. Additionally, fruit, energy gels, and runner comforts (i.e. band aids, Vaseline, etc.) will be available at selected aid stations.  Port-a-potties are every 2-5 miles along the course. Check back often for updated 2008 information.

Mile for Full

Mile for Half

Name

Amenities

Start

 

Morgan Stanley

Heed and Water and SaniCans

1.75

                  

5 Acre School

Heed and Water

4

 

7 Cedars Casino

Heed and Water (toilet in park bldg ¼ mile after Aid Station)

6

 

State Farm Insurance

Heed and Water

7.8

 

PA Senior Center

Heed, Water, SaniCan

9.3

 

Clallam County YMCA

Heed and Water                                       (toilet in park bldg)

10.7

 

Sequim Chamber of Commerce

Heed, Water, HammerGel

13

 

Girl Scout Troop #82

Heed, Water, SaniCan, Medical

x

Start

Intl. Assoc. of Firefighters local 2933

Heed and Water and SaniCans

14.7

1.6

Hurricane Ridge Ski Patrol

Heed and Water

16.7

3.6

Beckett's Bike Shop

Heed, Water, HammerGel, SaniCan

19

5.9

Mrs. Winn and the PA PE Teachers

Heed, Water ,Orange Slices (sanican just a bit further along the trail)

20.7

7.6

Estes Builders

Heed, Water, HammerGel, SaniCan, Medical (additional port-a-pottie further on the trail)

22.4

9.3

US Coast Guard

Heed, Water, Orange Slices

23.6

10.5

Peninsula Trails Coalition

Heed and Water

25

11.9

Franni's Gift Expressions

Heed, Water, SaniCan

 

CLOTHING DROP 

Clothing drops will be available at the start of both events. Bags will be provided in registration packets.  Belongings will be transported to Port Angeles City Pier.

 

PACKET PICKUP AND EXPO - Saturday, June 7th, Noon-7pm 

Red Lion Hotel in Port Angeles, Saturday,  Noon-7pm.  The Red Lion is located in downtown Port Angeles on the waterfront at Front and Lincoln Streets. We appreciate your effort to get to packet pick-up, however packets not picked up will be taken to respective start areas for pick up Sunday morning.  Race Expo will include sponsors, vendors and race items for purchase.

 

SHUTTLE BUS 

Both courses are point to point.   Free transportation from downtown Port Angeles to each start area will be available.  Runners are encouraged to park in Port Angeles and reserve a bus seat to the start. Some parking is available at each start, however we strongly recommend that half marathoners use the shuttle as parking at the half start is VERY LIMITED. Shuttle service will be available after the race to take runners from the finish in Port Angeles back to the start areas.

BUS RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED – please mark your needs on the registration form.   Email larry@nodm.com to make any changes before June 1st.

SCHEDULE: 

TO RACE STARTS on RACE MORNING-  Buses depart from the Oak Street station beginning at 6:00am for early start/walkers and then starting at 6:30am for the marathon and half marathon starts.   The last bus will leave at 7:45am.  Buses are first come.  Buses will depart when full.  Arrive in plenty of time.  The marathon start has a warm building to wait in.  Half Marathoners should take warm clothes and use the bag check provided.

POST RACE- Shuttles after the race, going back to each race start area, will also depart from Oak Street.  Please check the NODM Race Weekend schedule for the return bus schedule - race schedule click here.

BUS LOADING AREA:

The Oak Street station is two blocks west of the Red Lion Hotel and the Finish Line.  Parking maps will be available at packet pick-up.

 

ACCOMMODATIONS 

 

Our host hotel is the Red Lion Hotel in Port Angeles which is located at City Pier in Port Angeles. You are encouraged to book your room early and ask for the marathon rate.  1-800-RED-LION.

 

MASSAGE  

15 minute post-race massage available for $15.00.  You must pre-register by including your preference on the registration form and adding $15.00 to your registration fee.  A confirmation card will be included in your race packet.

 

RACE PHOTOS

Photos for purchase will be provided by:

        

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, Sequim -

1 Start your runner off and stick around because they make about a 4 mile loop and will run right past the start again.

MUSIC!  The Sequim City Band will be playing in the park bandstand from 9am – 10am. Don’t miss this special treat!

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 and 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.  Travel North (away from mountains) on Carlsborg Rd. 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! Parking will be available on Barr Rd and Gunn Rd.

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 circle – 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.  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!   If you are adventurous you can walk about a ½ mile to Bagley Creek to cheer for your runner on this final climb.

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 and coffee are just a block or two walk from the finish area as well as unique downtown shopping.  For a spectacular view of the finish line consider renting a kayak and paddle along the shore as your runner comes in.