Frequently Asked Questions's
start times | shuttles | gear bags | timing | weather | age groups | awards/shirts/medals | clothing drop | walkers | showers | aid stations | spectators | race photos | accommodations | refunds/transfers | registration changes | pacers and mile markers
Start times
- 7:00 am - Marathon Walk: Carrie Blake Park in Sequim.
The 7 am 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. Runners who start early and cross the finish line in less than 5 1/2 hours will be disqualified. - 9:00 am - Marathon: Carrie Blake Park in Sequim
- 9:00 am - Half Marathon Runners and Walkers: Agnew Soccer Field
- 9:00 am - 10K/5K: City Pier, Port Angeles
Visit the course page for maps of the courses and race starts. All events finish at City Pier in downtown Port Angeles. Course will be closed at 3:30 pm.
Don't forget about the Kids Marathon - 4pm Saturday at City Pier, Port Angeles
Shuttles
The marathon and half marathon courses are point to point. Free transportation from downtown Port Angeles to each start area will be available race morning. Runners are encouraged to park in Port Angeles (there are several free downtown parking lots as well as fee parking lots ranging from $6 to $11- bring appropriate cash) 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 for planning purposes - please mark your needs on the registration form. Email larry@nodm.com to make any changes before June 1st.
Shuttle schedule
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To race starts on race morning -
- 6:00 am bus for early start marathon walkers
- 6:30 am - 7:45 am for the marathon and half marathon starts. The last bus will leave at 7:45 am. Buses are first come first served. 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.
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Post race shuttles returning to start parking areas -
- Shuttles after the race, going back to each race start area, will also depart from the downtown transit center.
- Noon - first bus to Half Start area only
- 1:45 pm - shuttle to both start areas
- 3:30 pm - last shuttle to both start areas
Shuttle loading area
The downtown transit station is located just west of the Red Lion Hotel on Lincoln and Front Streets. Free and pay parking is available downtown.
Gear bags
What is the gear bag for? Because the marathon and half marathon are point to point, we are providing a gear check at each start. Bags and id labels will be available at registration. Labels should match your bib number and should be placed in the upper right corner of your bag. Volunteers will ask if you would like a bag. If you are not sure, take one. If you know for sure that you won't need one, please help us preserve resources and decline.
On race day, take what you need to the start - extra clothes, food, magazine, disposable camera... And just before the race starts, put everything but what you need for the run in your bag, drop it off at the school bus, and it will be transported back to the finish area for you.
Timing
The event will be timed by AccuStat Sports Timing. For more information visit their website.
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.
OMC 5k/10k: 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over
Awards/Shirts/Medals
Top 3 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 the marathon and half marathon will receive a beautiful medal. The NODM medal recently received fifth place in the latest issue of Marathon and Beyond. The article highlighted the 25 best medals in the country. Read the article here. Awards ceremonies will be held after each race. Race results will be available online.
Proposed awards schedule
- 11:30 am OMC 10K/5K Awards Ceremony
- 12:15 pm Half Marathon Awards Ceremony
- 2:15 pm Marathon and HS/Corporate Relay Marathon Awards Ceremony
If you received an award but were unable to stay for the awards ceremony, please send a self addressed 6" x 9" envelope with a $5 check for postage to: PAMA P O Box 431, Port Angeles, WA 98362. Envelopes must be received within two weeks after the race. Please write your event, age group and place on the back of the envelope.
Clothing drop
Clothing drops will be available at the start of the marathon and half marathon events. Belongings will be transported to the finish compound at the Port Angeles City Pier to be claimed. Gear bags will be provided at packet pick-up. Please make sure that your gear bag is properly labeled with your bib number.
Walkers welcome
We welcome walkers in all events. Half Marathon walkers will follow the same instructions, same course, same start time and place as the half marathon runners. Marathon walkers will start early - click here for details. This is a great walking course! The aid stations and the finish line welcome every participant regardless of their time!
Showers
Don't want to drive back to Seattle stinky? Just bring a towel and toiletries... our local YMCA opens especially for our participants to take a rinse or sauna. Located on Francis and 4th St - more information will be available at packet pick-up.
Aid stations
Congratulations Port Angeles Swim Club for being voted best aid station for 2010!
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 information.
Full Marathon Mile |
Half Marathon Mile |
Adopted By: | Amenities: |
Start |
Battelle Marine Lab | Heed, Water, Port-a-Potties | |
1.75 |
5 Acre School | Heed, Water | |
4 |
7 Cedars Casino | Heed, Water, (toilet in park building 1/4 mile after Aid Station) | |
6 |
State Farm Insurance | Heed, Water | |
7.8 |
PA Senior Center | Heed, Water, Port-a-Potties | |
9.3 |
Clallam County YMCA | Heed, Water, (toilet in park building) | |
10.7 |
Sequim Chamber of Commerce | Heed, Water, Hammer Gel | |
13 |
Sequim High School FBLA | US Army Recruiting | |
Start |
Intl. Assoc. of Firefighters local 2933 | Heed, Water, Port-a-Potties | |
14.7 |
1.6 |
Hurricane Ridge Ski Patrol | Heed, Water |
16.7 |
3.6 |
Peninsula Young Professionals Network | Heed, Water, Hammer Gel, Port-a-Potties |
19 |
5.9 |
Port Angeles Swim Club | Heed, Water, Orange Slices, (Port-a-Pottie just a bit further along the trail) |
20.7 |
7.6 |
Windermere Real Estate | Heed, Water, Hammer Gel, Port-a-Potties, Medical (additional Port-a-Pottie further on the trail) |
22.4 |
9.3 |
Biz Builders | Heed, Water, Orange Slices |
23.6 |
10.5 |
US Coast Guard | Heed, Water |
25 |
11.9 |
Pink Up | Heed, Water, Port-a-Potties |
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
- Start your runner off and stick around because they make about a 4 mile loop and will run right past the start again.
- 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.
- Sequim Ave. and Hendrickson.
- From downtown Sequim, take Hwy 101 to Carlsborg Rd, turn right. Turn right on Runnion Rd to get to the west side of Railroad Bridge Park. Park the car and walk toward the bridge to find 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 -
- Watch the half marathon start at the Agnew Soccer fields. Arrive early! Parking will be available on Barr Rd and Gunn Rd.
- 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 Cark Bridge. Walk down to the bridge and cheer. This is a hard section for your runner.
- 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.
- 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.
Race photos
Photos for purchase will be provided by:
Refunds/Tranfers
Entry fees are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deferable. Pasta dinner tickets and massages are refundable until May 15 with a written or emailed request.
We are happy to mail your race packet and shirt to you if you have to cancel. Please send a self addressed large envelope with $5 postage to: PAMA, P O Box 431, Port Angeles, WA 98362. Envelope must be received by May 30.
Registration changes
Would you like to upgrade from the half to the full or downgrade from the full to the half? We can do that! Send an email request to larry@nodm.com before May 25th. Changes made after May 25th will not be guaranteed a shirt for their new event choice (you may recieve a shirt from your previously selected event).
Pacers
Marathon pace bunnies will be running the following times: 3:15, 3:30, 3:45, 4:00, and 4:15.
Miles are marked at every mile for both the marathon and half marathon.
