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The Start Line that Keeps on Giving... presented in conjunction with the Red, Set Go Healthy Heart Luncheon, all proceeds will benefit the Olympic Medical Heart Center.
The live in-person event will have a 1 mile, 5K and 10K option on Saturday, March 14th at 10:00 am. It will take place at the Port Angeles Waterfront Pier.
Olympic Medical Center is a comprehensive health care provider with a network of regional facilities including Olympic Medical Cancer Center, and is ranked one of the best rural hospitals in the United States. OMC relies on the dedication of the many volunteers of the Olympic Medical Center Foundation.
The Olympic Medical Center Foundation (non-profit organization) is hosting this event and HUGE thanks to the title sponsor Strait View Credit Union, so that 100% of all funds received will go to Olympic Medical Heart Center. Participants will receive running shirt (long-sleeve), medal and race bib.
OMC employees get $5.00 off. OMC employees please use discount code "OMCEmployee" to get $5.00 off of your registration
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.
Frequent sightings of seals, eagles, and an array of shore birds are common from the trail. Iconic trestle bridges provide beautiful back drops. Salmon can be seen spawning at the Morse Creek crossing in the fall. The North Olympic Discovery Marathon is truly one of the most beautiful marathon venues anywhere.
This rails to trails course is a wide, hard surface (99% paved) trail. The course is marked at every mile and water stations are located approximately every two miles. Cool June weather can be expected – average high is 65F, average low is 49F, average mean is 57F.
The race is organized by the Port Angeles Marathon Association – a group of accomplished amateur athletes.
The Marathon is a USATF certified course and a Boston Marathon qualifier.