North Olympic Discovery Marathon
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North Olympic Discovery Marathon
The North Olympic Discovery Marathon is held in Port Angeles, Washington, as a weekend of events on the Olympic Discovery Trail. The on-site races take place June 6-7, 2026, with virtual race options available through July 29, 2026. The event is organized by the Port Angeles Marathon Association, a nonprofit group.
The marathon, marathon walk, marathon relay and half marathon use a point to point course that includes a five mile finishing stretch along the shores of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The 5K, 10K and Kids Marathon are out-and-back courses along the same shoreline. The marathon course is USATF certified and is a Boston Marathon qualifier.
The trail is a rails to trails route with a wide, hard surface that is 99 percent paved. The route is marked at every mile and water stations are located approximately every two miles. Frequent sightings of seals, eagles and various shore birds are common from the trail. Trestle bridges are prominent course features and salmon are visible at the Morse Creek crossing in the fall.
2026 race series medals represent the land and seascape of the North Olympic Peninsula and magnetize together for a combined display. Race items distributed by event include shirts, bibs, medals and swag bags. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
