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Sunday, April 11th, 2027
12850 NW Main Street, Banks OR
Marathon · Half
39–57°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 7 of the last 10 years
2026
50–60°F
rain
2025
40–56°F
dry
2024
38–60°F
rain
2023
38–51°F
rain
2022
32–46°F
rain
2021
30–56°F
dry
2020
42–62°F
dry
2019
46–52°F
rain
2018
41–51°F
rain
2017
33–58°F
rain
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About this race
Event Overview
The ORRC Vernonia Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay will take place on April 11, 2027, at 12850 NW Main Street, Banks, OR. For more details, visit the official race page here.
Course Description
- Scenic Route: Picture yourself running a beautiful, tree-lined course along the 21 mile Banks-Vernonia State Trail.
- Downhill Segment: Both events feature a gentle 7-mile, 400-foot downhill into Banks.
- Post-Race Amenities: Hot food and hot showers await all runners and walkers.
- Certified Course: This Boston Marathon qualifier course, USATF Certified, is point-to-point, with 23 miles closed to vehicular traffic. The half marathon course is also USATF Certified.
Course map
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