North Olympic Discovery Marathon
Port Angeles, Washington, United States
Jun 6-7, 2026 - Saturday to Sunday
5k, 10k, Half-marathon, Marathon, Relay
Race Information
The North Olympic Discovery Marathon is the third of five races in the Run the Peninsula Road Race Series. The events in the NODM 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.
This rails-to-trails course is a wide, hard surface (99% paved) trail. The Marathon is a USATF-certified course and a Boston Marathon qualifier.
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📍 Across British Columbia - June 7, 2026
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Race Facts
Race Size: 5,000 - 10,000
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: Yes
Kids Run: Yes
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