Eastern Oregon Half Marathon / 5k&10k

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Event: Eastern Oregon Half Marathon / 5k & 10k
• Date: May 24, 2025
• Location: 101 Spray, Spray, OR
• More Info: Race Details

✨ About the Race

• Oldest Half Marathon: Interested in running the oldest half marathon in Oregon?
• Scenic Route: Race alongside the beautifully scenic John Day River!
• Distances: Choose between the full 13.1 miles, or tackle the 5k or 10k.
• Support Local: All profits go to the Spray Rodeo Association and local community fund.

🏞️ The Course

• Start Times: Half Marathon at 8 AM, 10k at 8:30 AM, 5k at 9 AM.
• Elevation: The surface is paved with a twelve-foot rise from start to finish.
• Walkers: Half Marathon Walkers start at 7 AM.
• Traffic: Participants will run with traffic on the right side of the road.

📝 Notes

• Restrooms: Portable restrooms at Service Creek and the 10k start.
• Drinks: Liquids available at four places along the course and finish line.
• Halfway Point: Halfway for the half marathoners will have refreshments.

🏆 Awards

• Categories: Awards for male and female winners in age categories: 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, etc.
• Belt Buckles: Overall male and female half marathon winners receive top-notch belt buckles.
• Plaques: Plaques for overall winners in the 5k and 10k, plus age division winners.
• Ceremony Time: Awards ceremony begins promptly at 10:45 a.m.

🚌 Transportation

• Bus Schedule: Bus departs Spray School at 7:00 a.m. sharp for all runners.
• Start Point Drops: Runners are dropped at the start of their event.
• Return Transport: 5k and 10k runners get back on the bus after the half marathon starts.
• Walker Transport: Walkers need to arrange a ride to the starting line for the 7 a.m. start.

🥘 Food, Beverage, and Other Accommodations

• Showers: Showers available at the school: hot water is limited.
• Fundraiser Breakfast: Breakfast available at the school for Spray HS athletics.

🚨 Other Information

• Traffic Precautions: The race will be run entirely on the south/river side of the highway.
• Race Safety: Watch for vehicle traffic at all times: the highway will not be closed.
• Family Event: Non-runners can accompany participants, but must not interfere.
• Course Monitors: Authorized to disqualify anyone acting in an unsafe manner.