North Olympic Discovery Marathon
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Race Day
Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change −131 ft
Crowd Rating
Moderate spectator support
The Lowdown
The North Olympic Discovery Marathon is a point-to-point race on the Olympic Discovery Trail. It starts at the 7 Cedars Hotel in Blyn and finishes in Port Angeles, with the last five miles along the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The course is a wide, 99% paved rails-to-trails surface with mile markers and water stations about every two miles. It is USATF certified and a Boston Marathon qualifier. The half marathon and relay run the same morning, and the 10K and 5K the day before.
Questions about the North Olympic Discovery Marathon 2027
When is the North Olympic Discovery Marathon 2027?
Sunday, June 6, 2027.
Where is the North Olympic Discovery Marathon?
Blyn to Port Angeles, Washington, United States.
What time does the North Olympic Discovery Marathon start?
The race starts at 7:30 AM, local time.
How do I enter the North Olympic Discovery Marathon 2027?
Registration is open. Dec 31, 2026: Price increase.
How much does the North Olympic Discovery Marathon 2027 cost?
Marathon: $100.
What is the North Olympic Discovery Marathon elevation gain?
120 m (394 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: −40 m (131 ft). Relatively flat course.
What is the North Olympic Discovery Marathon course like?
It passes Olympic Discovery Trail and Strait of Juan de Fuca.
What is the weather like at the North Olympic Discovery Marathon?
The race-day average is 14 °C (57 °F). Feels cool.
Where are the North Olympic Discovery Marathon results?
The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
Is the North Olympic Discovery Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.
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