Vernonia Marathon
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Race Day
34–57°F · Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change −400 ft
Crowd Rating
Quiet course sections
The Lowdown
The Vernonia Marathon is a point-to-point road marathon run by the Oregon Road Runners Club (ORRC) on Sunday, April 11, 2027. It starts at Cedar Ridge Retreat Center in Vernonia, circles Vernonia Lake and follows the paved Banks-Vernonia State Trail through forest, finishing on the track at Banks High School. The course features a gentle 7-mile, 400-foot downhill into Banks, with a gradual climb from mile 9 to 13 and a flat run to the finish. It is USATF certified and a Boston Marathon qualifier. Buses carry runners from Banks Middle School to the start, and hot food and free showers wait at the finish. The same day also includes a half marathon and a 2- or 4-person marathon relay.
Questions about the Vernonia Marathon 2027
When is the Vernonia Marathon 2027?
Sunday, April 11, 2027.
Where is the Vernonia Marathon?
Vernonia to Banks, Oregon, United States.
What time does the Vernonia Marathon start?
The race starts at 8:00 AM, local time.
What is the Vernonia Marathon time limit?
7 hours (3:00pm finish window).
How do I enter the Vernonia Marathon 2027?
Registration is open. Apr 10, 2027: Registration closes. Ways in: Online registration through RunSignup, closing the day before the event; There is no day-of-race registration.
How much does the Vernonia Marathon 2027 cost?
Marathon: $80.
When and where is packet pickup for the Vernonia Marathon?
Apr 10, 2027: Early packet pickup at Foot Traffic Westside in Portland from 10am to 2pm.
What is the Vernonia Marathon elevation gain?
600 ft (183 m) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: −400 ft (122 m). Moderate rolling hills.
What is the Vernonia Marathon course like?
It passes Cedar Ridge Retreat Center, Vernonia Lake and Banks-Vernonia State Trail.
What is the weather like at the Vernonia Marathon?
Race-day temperatures are usually 1–14 °C (34–57 °F). Feels cool.
Where are the Vernonia Marathon results?
The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
Is the Vernonia Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.
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