North Olympic Discovery Marathon
5K / 10k / Half Marathon / Marathon / Relay
Port Angeles, WA
June 5th-6th, 2021
About
The North Olympic Discovery Marathon is the 3rd of 5 race in the Run the Peninsula Series.
The North Olympic Discovery Marathon, Marathon Walk, Marathon Relay, Half Marathon and 10K take 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. The 5K and Kids Marathon are an out-and-back 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 back drops. 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.
Race Details
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: Saturday, April 24th, 2021
- Register By: Friday, April 23rd, 2021
- Bib Pickup: Saturday, April 24, 7:30 am – Banana Way (off of Business Park Loop in Carlsborg, WA)
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Parking & Shuttles
Some of the races will have shuttles to the start of the race due to limited parking at the starting lines.
Shuttle information and times will be updated soon.
ON SITE PARKING AVAILABLE
- Parking will be in the field off of West Hendrickson Road.
- Parking signs will be visible from West Hendrickson Road
Course Map
Click below to download detailed mile by mile instructions of the entire course.
Parking Map
To start the race you can park at Railroad Bridge Park:
2099 W. Hendrickson Rd. Sequim, WA 98382
Event Swag
High Performance running race bib belt with gu holders.
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LOCATION & TRAVEL
The North Olympic Discovery Marathon takes place in Port Angeles, WA on the beautiful North Olympic Peninsula. Click below to learn more about the area, directions for how to get here and what to do in the area.LODGING
About Port Angeles Marathon Association
The Port Angeles Marathon Association (PAMA) is located on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. PAMA hosts 5 different races annually. All races also have a virtual race option for all of the events if you are not able to make it out to the Olympic Peninsula for one or all of the races.
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The North Olympic Discovery Marathon is a entire weekend of events on the Olympic Discovery Trail from Sequim to Port Angeles.
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