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.

North Olympic Discovery Marathon Half Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

Derek Binnersley won the 2024 North Olympic Discovery Marathon in 2:46:33 while Natasha Parsons won the women's race in 3:01:05.

Local runners eye 'big six' after capturing gold at Washington marathon event

Derek Binnersley won the 2024 North Olympic Discovery Marathon in 2:46:34 while Natasha Parsons won the women's race in 3:01.06.

Canadian runners dominant in wet and fast 2024 North Olympic Discovery Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

The North Olympic Discovery Marathon will be held this Sunday, June2.

NODM weekend sets 5k, 10k, marathon and half-marathon races

Derek Binnersley won the 2023 North Olympic Discovery Marathon in 2:48:47.

North Olympic Discovery Marathon: Victoria runners take top times in annual marathon

A great destination and the best smallest race eve

comments about hills are much exaggerated

Awesome organization and beautiful scenery!

Super! The volunteers and organizers were amazing!

Well organized event in a scenic destination.

This is an excellently supported marathon

Beautiful course - amazing views and nice trails

Perfect weather, scenic course, and a good run

Some Nice Scenery and Some Not-so-nice Hills!

Organized; great volunteers; beautiful scenery.

Fantastic scenery, great organization, lots of fun

Truly beautiful course and well organized race!

Great route, great run, wonderful scenery

Lovely views, people, animals, challenges.

Nice race, gorgeous course, but lacks top 3 awards

Do this one while it is still unknown (too late?)

A Pacific Gem: Beautiful and Well-Organized

Awful course for 1/2. Everything else was great.

I run on this course every week - it is beautiful!

North Olympic Discovery Marathon (5K / 10K/ Half / Full / Relay / Kids Marathon)

Marathon Results