Join the Excitement Locally: Newport Marathon and Half Marathon Coming Up!

The 25th annual Newport Marathon and Half Marathon is scheduled for June 1st, 2024. Participants from Oregon, over thirty-seven other states, and various foreign countries will compete. The race starts at Yaquina Bay State Park and features views of the Pacific Ocean, Yaquina Bay, and local wildlife. The flat, fast USATF-certified course also qualifies runners for the Boston Marathon.

Runners will pass through the city, under the Yaquina Bay Bridge, and around the bay and estuary. The course includes local features such as oyster shooters at miles 11 and 19. Organizers promote environmental responsibility by encouraging proper trash disposal.

The event includes aid stations every two miles offering water, electrolyte drinks, and fruit, and portable toilets are available. The marathon has staggered start times for different participant groups. Registration is open until full, and packet pickup occurs the day before the race at the Yaquina Bay Yacht Club.

After the race, Newport High School will offer food, drinks, and showers for a fee. An awards ceremony will recognize top finishers, with additional prizes for course records and local participants. The event offers $600 in prize money.

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