The races follow a unique point-to-point course that includes the beautiful Olympic Discovery Trail with stunning views of the Olympic Mountains and a five-mile finish line along the shore of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Seals, eagles and many other birds can often be seen from the course. It is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.
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Race Info
The marathon and half marathon participants will receive a long-sleeve, zippered T-shirt with thumb holes. 5K and 10K participants will receive a high performace T-shirt.
Children have the opportunity to run their own marathon. Participants from all over the United States and many countries come to the Olympic Peninsula to participate in the marathon. Children will run the marathon distance and run the last 1,2 miles at City Pier under the same finish line as the marathon. All children are welcome to participate in this fun run. Participants in the Kids marathon will receive a T-shirt with a picture, a finisher’s medal and other nice bonuses.
For those who can’t attend the race, there is the possibility of a virtual race. Participants can park at the start line of the marathon. The weather in June is expected to be cool with an average high of 65F, an average low of 49F, and an average of 57F.
Race Date
June 7-8, 2025.
Location
• Start: 7 Cedars Casino Blyn, WA US 98382
• Finish: 1240 N Barr Rd, Port Angeles, WA US 98362
Directions
Distances
- Marathon (26.2 miles)
- Half marathon (13.1 miles)
- 10K
- 5K
- Kids Marathon
Starting Time
June 7, 2025
- 11:00 AM – 5K, 10K
- 03:00 PM – Kids Marathon
June 8, 2025
- 7:30 AM – full marathon
- 8:30 AM – half marathon
Entry Fees
- $80 and up – full marathon
- $65 and up – half marathon
- $35 and up – 10K
- $35 and up – 5K
- $15 and up – Kids Marathon
Course Map
You can find the course map and description here: nodm.com. The courses have the USA Track & Field (USATF) Course Certification. This course is a wide paved trail (99% paved). The course is marked at each mile, and water stations are located about every two miles.
Registration
To participate in the North Olympic Discovery Marathon, register here runsignup.com.
Official Race Website
Additional race information can be found at nodm.com.
Social Media
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Related Events
If you’re looking for more races like this, have a look at our Half Marathons Calendar. You may also like to participate in other races in June.
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