Appletree Marathon
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PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon
The PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon is a two day running festival in Vancouver, WA on August 29 and 30, 2026. The program includes in-person and virtual race options and a relay created for first responders.
- Marathon (Boston qualifying)
- Half Marathon (one loop)
- Sunset 5K
- First Responder Relay teams of two to nine members
- Virtual Sunset 5K, Virtual Half Marathon, Virtual Marathon
The start and finish area is on Officers Row in front of the Grant House within and around Fort Vancouver National Historic Site at 1101 Officers Row. The course is flat and fast and passes historical landmarks including Fort Vancouver, Officer's Row, the Army Barracks, Pearson Airport, the Old Apple Tree and routes along the Columbia River with views of Mt Hood. The half marathon and marathon use a single loop and are described as spectator friendly. Aid stations and course entertainment are provided approximately every mile.
Packet pickup is offered at Foot Traffic Vancouver and at Officers Row during race weekend. Parking options called out include Hudson's Bay High School, Clark College Red Lots 1 and 2, and downtown street parking free on weekends. Event proceeds support local nonprofits; the Police Activities League is the primary beneficiary and one dollar from each registration will go to Friends of Fort Vancouver. The festival is capped at 3000 athletes and the First Responder Relay is limited to 10 teams. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
