North Olympic Discovery Marathon
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Event overview
The North Olympic Discovery Marathon is a weekend of races held in Port Angeles, Washington. The in-person events are scheduled for June 6-7, 2026, with virtual race options that remain open later. The main races use a point-to-point course that incorporates the Olympic Discovery Trail from Sequim to Port Angeles and includes a five-mile finishing stretch along the shores of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The course is a rails-to-trails route, about 99% paved, and is marked at every mile. Water stations are located approximately every two miles. The course is USATF certified and accepts Boston Marathon qualifiers. The event is organized by the Port Angeles Marathon Association, a local non-profit.
Races, medals and logistics
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
- Marathon
- Marathon Walk
- Marathon Relay
- Kids Marathon
Additional offerings include virtual 5K/10K and virtual half/full events, a multi-race bundle discount, and the Eagle Challenge for participants who enter a short and a longer event together. The 2026 race series medals come as five magnetizing pieces designed by a local artist. The trail route passes trestle bridges and coastal areas where seals, eagles, and shore birds are frequently seen; salmon can be visible at the Morse Creek crossing in fall. Selected hotels are listed as partners for start and finish locations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.