P.O. Box 431, Port Angeles WA
Saturday, June 6th, 2026
🏃♂️ Race Overview
The North Olympic Discovery Marathon, Marathon Walk, Marathon Relay and Half Marathon 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 10K, 5K and Kids Marathon are an out-and-back along the shores of the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
👀 Scenic Highlights
- Wildlife Sightings: Frequent sightings of seals, eagles, and an array of shore birds are common from the trail.
- Iconic Bridges: Trestle bridges provide beautiful backdrops.
- Salmon Watching: Salmon can be seen spawning at the Morse Creek crossing in the fall.
- Beautiful Venue: The North Olympic Discovery Marathon is truly one of the most beautiful marathon venues anywhere.
🛤️ Course Details
- Trail Surface: This rails to trails course is a wide, hard surface (99% paved) trail.
- Course Marking: The course is marked at every mile.
- Water Stations: Water stations are located approximately every two miles.
- Weather Expectation: Cool June weather can be expected – average high is 65F, average low is 49F, average mean is 57F.
🏅 Race Organization
The race is organized by the Port Angeles Marathon Association – a group of accomplished amateur athletes.
✅ Certification
The Marathon is a USATF certified course and a Boston Marathon qualifier.
📅 Event Date & Location
Join us for this wonderful event on June 6, 2026, at P.O. Box 431, Port Angeles, WA.
🔗 More Information
For additional details, visit the official race page: North Olympic Discovery Marathon.
