Race weekend
accommodations | packet pick up | race expo | speakers | pre-race pasta | start times | shuttles | finish venue | massage | lost and found
Accomodations
Our host hotel is the Red Lion Hotel which is located at City Pier in downtown Port Angeles. You are encouraged to book your room early and ask for the marathon rate.
1-800-RED-LION
Special Opportunity: There is a local family with a beautiful, family friendly guest cottage available marathon weekend. The property is located just west of Port Angeles on an amazing piece of farmland - llamas, mini horses and fainting goats are just a few of the pets that might keep you company. Contact Darin and Mikki at: reidels at dishmail.net or call them at 360-452-5420.
Packet pick up
Saturday Noon - 6pm
All registered participants will recieve a race packet which includes their race bib, timing chip, goody bag, gear bag, race weekend activities, instructions and shirt.
Packets can be picked up at the Red Lion Hotel in Port Angeles on Saturday, Noon to 6pm.
Participants are strongly encouraged to pick up their packets on Saturday, however, it is not mandatory. Having your stuff picked up on Saturday will give you a better race experience. Packets can be picked up by friends or family members.
Late Packet Pickup
Race bibs and timing chips not picked up Saturday will be taken to each race start where they will be available from 7 to 8 am. Your shirt will be at the finish line at the gear bag pickup until 2pm.
Race expo
The Red Lion is located in downtown Port Angeles on the waterfront at Front and Lincoln Streets. Race Expo will include a speaker series, sponsors, vendors and race items for purchase.
Upstairs
Athlete’s Choice - running apparel
Wahine - women’s active wear
Olympic National Park - visitor and park info - elwha dam restoration project
Olympic Medical Center - speaker series and cardiac services
Marathon Memories n More - medal plaques
One More Mile - running apparel with fun themes
Mugazi Wellness - juice plus and jogging shopping carts
Seattle Marathon - running events
Blue Steel Sports - anti chafe cream
Northwest Runner - running magazine
Harbinger Winery and Adventures Through Kayaking - wine tasting and kayak and mountain bike tours
Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce - visitor information
Therapeutic Associates - physical therapy
Downstairs
NODM Awards - display of participant medals and awards
NODM Shirt Sales - shirts, hats and jackets for sale
Help Desk - registration questions
Speaker series
Informative presentations will be held in the small banquet room on the main floor of the Red Lion Hotel. Please arrive early for a seat.
Pasta dinner
Pasta dinner tickets will only be available until May 31st.
The pasta dinner will be held at the PA Masonic Temple on Lincoln St (622 S Lincoln). It's about a three block walk from the Red Lion. Participants will receive a wrist band for entrance with their race packets.
It's limited to 100 people so be sure to sign up soon!
For more information check out the invitation.
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 our course page for a map of race starts.All events finish at City Pier in downtown Port Angeles. Course will be closed at 3 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 to each start area will be available race morning from the downtown transit center in Port Angeles, where all races finish. Runners are encouraged to stay and/or park in Port Angeles and use the free shuttles to their start.
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.
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.
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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 and parking
The downtown transit station is located just west of the Red Lion Hotel (race headquarters) on Lincoln and Front Streets. There are several free downtown parking lots as well as fee parking lots ranging from $6 to $11- bring appropriate cash.
Finish venue
One thing in particular that makes this race stand out above the rest is our amazing finish line. Every finisher is personally greeted by a "finish line buddy." The celebration starts with a beautiful finishers medal, a cold drink, and an escort to the bag claim, massage tent, and waiting family members.
Don't miss the food tent - it's located just outside the finish compound in the city pier pavilion. There will be lots of tasty treats to help replenish your body including the one, the only Brown Cow yogurt and the best fresh fruit on earth supplied by Sunny Farms.
There will be live music at the pavilion as well. So enjoy the food and music while you wait for the awards ceremony or your massage. The "finish line band!" will again be the SuperTrees. A new, local band that plays rock-and-roll, R&B, and country rock from the '50s, '60s, and '70s. For a complete list of upcoming shows, to listen to some of our songs, or to watch our videos, check out http://www.myspace.com/SuperTrees for more information about Super Trees!
The finish venue is located right in downtown Port Angeles, so find time to wander through the numerous shops and restaurants. Spectators and energetic participants can kayak, or arrange hiking and cycling day trips with the local bike, kayak and mountaineering stores in town.
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 wrist band will be included in your race packet.
Pre-race massage is also available Friday and Saturday 10 am - 4pm. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are appreciated. 15 minutes for $15 or 30 minutes for $30 - get your legs warmed up before the race. Please call 360-460-3578 for your appointment. Massage clinic is located at 601 Race Street. Prizes and Refreshments are included in the festivities.
Lost and Found
Lost and found will be at the bag check area on Sunday. If you find any personal items in the race area or registration area, or you loose anything, please check in with us.