For the full race report, with photos, visit my blog:
http://bradleyontherun.com/2017/06/07/north-olympic-discovery-marathon-race-report/

North Olympic Discovery Marathon (Half) – Quick Recap

Social Media: The North Olympic Discovery Marathon website is a wealth of information – pretty much all you need can be found here. But they also keep things fresh and update on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Good content, solid social media. One area for improvement: updated social media links on the website!

Package Pickup: Quick and efficient, with friendly volunteers and a great community spirit. Raffle to win local goods. Handy location.

T-Shirt/Swag: One of the best race shirts ever! A stylish long-sleeved quarter zip – and in a lightweight material, perfect for post-race or shoulder season runs. Huge props! The medal was a simple, elegant design. Definitely one of my favourites.

Course: I can’t say enough about the course. There’s a reason the North Olympic Discovery Marathon was voted the most scenic course. Country road, shaded trails, and 5k on the seaside with views of Canada. What more could you ask for? Yes, I admit, the course was a bit tougher than I expected – the rolling hills of the trail are deceptively challenging, and Mother Nature really threw a curveball with the coastal headwind. Still, there aren’t enough adjectives to describe the beauty of the course.

Post-Race: Really well-organized and fun post-race celebration. Great food, free beer, and lots of positive energy. There was live music, too – if not for the fact we were driving back to Canada, I would have been happy to hang around for another hour.

Would I Run It Again? Honestly, I think the North Olympic Discovery Marathon is one of the area’s best kept secrets. Unequivocally, yes! Such a friendly, well organized, and scenic race…it’s everything I look for in a half marathon. I’m extremely glad I had the chance to run, and I will be back, without a doubt! You should run, too!