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Save the date: June 6, 2010
Come join us in June for what has been called the best boutique marathon in North America. 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 race is a USATF sanctioned event that is a Boston Marathon qualifier and will be chip timed. The rails to trails course is a wide, mixed, hard surface trail. Cool June weather next to the ocean can be expected. See what Coolrunning has to say about NODM - click here.
Updates
NODM now on Facebook
6/8/09 - Congratulations!
It was an amazing day of running - many pr's, a new female course record in the marathon and a close call for the men's marathon record. If you placed in your age group but did not stay for the awards ceremony, we would like to get you your award plaque. Please send a 6 x 9 self addressed envelope with $5.50 postage to: PAMA, P O Box 431, Port Angeles, WA 98362.
6/6/09 - Good Luck Runners
Thank you all for your support and enthusiasm. We wish you all a great race on Sunday. See you at the finish line!
6/5/09 - Souveniers
Necessities & Temptations in downtown Port Angeles has wall hangings for sale with the beautiful NODM vintage design. Be sure to check them out and thank Edna for her generosity in supplying the overall awards for the race.
6/4/09 - Online Registration
Register online before midnight tonight. If you miss this deadline, you must register at the Red Lion on Saturday between Noon-7pm. No day of race registration.
6/4/09 - Marathon Office
The marathon will move its office tomorrow. We will be available on Saturday from Noon - 7pm at the Red Lion in Port Angeles. Email and telephone messages will not be answered after tomorrow afternoon.
6/4/09 - Hood Canal Bridge
Open! Sweet Georgia - thank you WSDOT.
6/3/09 - Packet Pick-up
We look forward to seeing all runners: marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, 10K and 5K at packet pick-up on Saturday. Please come to the Red Lion in Port Angeles between Noon - 7pm to get your race bib, timing chip, goody bag and shirt. Take in the speaker series starting at 1:30pm.
6/3/09 - Weekend Event Schedule
Click here for the most current schedule.
6/3/09 - Spectator Map
Maps will be provided in your goody bags, but for a sneak preview, click here. Don't forget to tune in to KONP 1450 on race morning to listen to the live remote broadcast from the NODM finish line.
6/1/09 - Shirt Exchange
After the race on Sunday (3pm), there will be a shirt exchange available at the finish line. Please do not ask to exchange your shirt at registration. We ordered the size that you requested on your entry and we need to go by this in order to insure that everyone gets the shirt size that they requested.
6/1/09 - Finish Line Food
Don't miss the tasty treats. The food tent is located just outside of the finish line compound at the city pier pavilion. There will be plenty to help replenish your body including the one, the only Brown Cow yogurt and the best fresh fruit on earth supplied by Sunny Farms.
5/30/09 - Race Photos
Photographers will be on the course at marathon mile 23, half marathon mile 10 and at the finish line. Look for the Brightroom vests and smile.
5/28/09 - Fido
We love our four legged friends but we ask that you leave them at home during the events on Sunday. Dogs (and people) can be unpredictable and we want to insure that everyone stays safe.
5/23/09 - Fish on the Fence
If you plan to be in Port Angeles Friday, June 5th, you won't want to miss the Fish on the Fence party...click here for the details!
5/22/09 - Hood Canal Bridge Update
WSDOT posted a news release earlier today stating that the bridge is now due to open one week early - that means June 4th or 5th. Check the WSDOT for up to the minute information - click here.
5/22/09 - Run for a Reason
Volunteers in Medicine of the Olympics is a local non-profit that provides free medical care to the under served. To find out how you can help and Run for a Reason - click here.
5/22/09 - Dungeness Spring Fling
Another opportunity for local athletes to run on behalf of a great community organization: the Dungeness River Audobon Center. Find out more here.
5/18/09 - Pasta Dinner Tickets
The Sons of Italy are planning a great dinner Saturday evening, June 6th. If you would like to attend, but have not purchased tickets yet, please do so before May 31st. Click the pasta link for ticket information.
5/18/09 - Packet Pick-up, Race Expo, Speaker Series
Packet pick-up will be held again this year at The Red Lion hotel in downtown Port Angeles on Saturday, June 6th from Noon - 7pm. Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K runners will receive their race bib, timing chip, goody bag with race instructions and the beautiful NODM shirt. Late registration will be available, but there is no day of race registration.
We have a full house for the race expo and this will be a great time to pick up your last minute race needs, a souvenier, or learn more about touring the Olympic Peninsula. Also planned are two popular talks: Your Marathon Course and Food for Fuel. For all of the details click here.
4/21/09 - 2009 NODM Dedicated to Neil Jervis
Our race committee, our friends, and our entire community have been touched by the perserverance, the determination, the grace, and the courage of IronMan Neil. In 2006, Neil was diagnosed with very late stage cancer. That year (picture) he completed the NODM half marathon and went on to compete at IronMan Canada. Neil has beaten all of the odds given to him thus far. After three years, his fight has become tougher. Neil and his beautiful wife Sara are founding members of the NODM. They have volunteered and participated every year. In appreciation, the NODM Race Committee is proud to dedicate this years' race to Neil Jervis.
4/20/09 - Boston Marathon/Patriot's Day
Congratulations to all of the Olympic Peninsula locals who finished strong in Boston.
From Port Angeles:
- Randy Johnson (4 time Boston finisher with a smokin' time of 3:18:35)
- Teri Price (1st time to Boston - finished in 3:51:33)
- Michele d'Hemecourt (3:32:44 - wow!)
- Greg Good (3:58:55 - pushed through injury)
Trish, Michele and Greg ran in memory of Kris Fairbanks, National Forest Service Officer, killed in the line of duty last fall. To read about their pledge and the memorial to the Fairbanks family, click here.
From Port Townsend:
- Jeni Little (1st time to Boston and Queen of the Rhody Run - finished in 4:12:32)
4/18/09 - Expo and Speakers
The race weekend festivities are shaping up. Click here to check out the NODM Speaker Series and vendors slated for the expo thus far.
2/25/09 - Early Bird Registration
The extended early bird registration special will end at midnight this Saturday, February 28th. This is a great offer - don't miss out!
Read what one of last years' participants had to say:
Larry,
Just wanted to compliment you on a great race on Sunday. This was my fourth marathon and by far the prettiest course. I love the trees, the path was greatand the birds cheering me along was a nice touch. And that finish next to the water was great (despite the fact that I was too tired to fully enjoy it). The volunteers were all amazing and so helpful and friendly. I love the volunteer gentleman at the end who made sure I was all right and stuck with me until my friend ran over to pick me up. The race was so well organized that it allowed me to concentrate on just having a good run. Thank you for a wonderful day (I beat Oprah's time and PR'd by over 30 minutes, wahoo!). And, thanks for putting in a good word for us on the weather front!
Sincerely,
Ilana
P.S. The shirts and medals are stellar as well
1/28/09
Early bird registration ends Saturday midnight. Register now, secure your spot, and save. To register online click here.
1/20/09
Finally! We have been trying to get our website in perfect order. The computer and all of our web files died last summer and the rebuilding has taken a lot of unexpected detours. But, we are so close and it's only going to get better from here. Keep checking and thank you so much for your patience.
9/21/08
Up and Running for 2009! Keep checking back for new information and pictures to get you fired up about 2009's NODM.
