North Olympic
Discovery Marathon Walk
from Sequim to Port Angeles, WA
Sunday
June 7th, 2026
7:30 AM Start
7 Cedars Resort
(Walking Start at 6:00 AM)
About
North Olympic Discovery Marathon Walk
The North Olympic Discovery Marathon takes 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.
Frequent sightings of seals, eagles, and an array of shore birds are common from the trail. Iconic trestle bridges provide beautiful backdrops. 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.
Dates
Race Day: Sunday, June 7th, 2026
Start Time: 6:00 AM – Walkers only – 7 Cedars Casino – Blyn, WA
Register By: Sunday, June 7th, 2026
Bib Pickup: Red Lion Hotel – Port Angeles (221 N. Lincoln St. Port Angeles, WA 98362)
Friday, June 5th, 2026- 4 pm -7 pm
Saturday, June 6th, 2026- 11 am – 5 pm
Sunday, June 7th, 2025 – Starting Line – 7 Cedars Casino
Resources & Links
Course Map & Instructions
Event Swag
Marathon participants will receive a gender-specific long sleeve. More details to come in Fall of 2025
Travel & Lodging
LOCATION & TRAVEL
The North Olympic Discovery Marathon is from Sequim to Port Angeles on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula. Click below to learn more about the area, directions for how to get here and what to do in the area.
LODGING
Port Angeles, Washington has many great lodging options. The host hotel for this event is Red Lion Hotel – Port Angeles. The starting line hotel is 7 Cedars Resort. We have discount rates available at both hotels. You can find other lodging accommodations here: Lodging on the Olympic Peninsula.
