Eastern Oregon Half Marathon / 5k&10k

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Interested in running the oldest half marathon in Oregon? Come join us for the Eastern Oregon Half Marathon, and race alongside the beautifully scenic John Day River! You can choose to tackle the full 13.1 miles, or enjoy a shorter race by choosing the 5 or 10k. Either way, you will be cheered across the finish line by an enthusiastic crowd that gathers to support racers and take in the annual Spray Rodeo and parade. The scenery, small-town hospitality, and friendly competition are reward enough – but this year’s top men’s and women’s overall half-marathon winners will also receive top-notch belt buckles! In addition to enjoying an old-school race in the gorgeous John Day River Valley, you will also be supporting a great cause. All profits go to the Spray Rodeo Association, 70% goes to the Spray Community Fund 30% goes to the Spray Rodeo operating fund.

🏞️ The Course

• Start Location: The Half Marathon begins 1/4 mile northwest of Service Creek on HWY 19.
• Start Times: Half Marathon at 8 AM, 10k at 8:30 AM, 5k at 9:00 AM, Walkers at 7 AM.
• Finish Line: All races finish in the town of Spray, OR.
• Surface: The surface is paved, with a twelve foot rise in elevation between start and finish.

🚻 Notes

• Restrooms: Portable restrooms will be available at Service Creek, and at the 10k start. Halfway for the half marathoners.
• Refreshments: Liquids will be available at four places along the course and finish line.

🏆 Awards

• Categories: Awards will be presented to male and female winners in age categories 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80 and up.
• Prizes: The overall male and female winner in the half marathon will each receive a belt buckle.
• Plaques: Plaques for overall in the 5k and 10k as well as for all age division winners.
• Ceremony Time: Awards ceremony will begin promptly at 10:45 a.m.

🚌 Transportation

• Bus Departure: Bus transportation to starting line departs Spray School at 7:00 a.m. sharp for all runners.
• Drop Off: Runners will be dropped at the start of their event, and arrangements are needed for walkers.
• No Return Transport: If possible do not leave cars at Service Creek as no return transportation will be provided.

🍽️ Food, Beverage, and Other Accommodations

• Showers: Showers will be available in the school, but hot water is limited.
• Fundraiser Breakfast: A fundraiser breakfast is available at the school for Spray HS athletics.

ℹ️ Other Information

• Traffic Precautions: The race will be run entirely on the south/river side of the highway. With this being Memorial Weekend and the Spray Rodeo, traffic will be heavy at times.
• Highway Status: The highway will NOT be closed for this race. Watch for vehicle traffic at all times.
• Family Event: We have no desire to ban baby joggers, children on bicycles, or support vehicles: however, any interference with runners will result in removal from the course.
• Monitor Authority: Race course monitors are authorized to disqualify anyone acting in an unsafe manner.

Learn more and register at Eastern Oregon Half Marathon.