Pacific Northwest Marathon: September 21 2019

It’s Your Journey

Pacific Northwest Marathon

Saturday – September 21, 2019

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Participant Map & Info

Marathon: 7 AM | Half: 8 AM | 5K 9 AM
The best parking areas are: 1. Harrisburg High School parking lot on 9th Street. 2. Harrisburg Middle School parking on 6th Street (only on the west side so you don’t block the 5K course) 3. Gravel lot between school bus parking and Middle School 4. On city street north of Smith so you don’t block or congest the race course

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At the Pacific Northwest Marathon, anything is possible. We help people overcome the most difficult challenges in order to achieve their fitness goals.

Our Mission

The mission of the Pacific Northwest Marathon is to help people overcome challenges in order to achieve their fitness goals. There is a fitness crisis in our country. People are suffering more and more from chronic disease, poor nutrition, and inactivity. We invite you to join our supportive community, fight this downward cycle, work to live the life you have always wanted, and inspire others along the way. The Pacific Northwest Marathon will help you achieve new heights, overcome personal challenges, and be more healthy. This is your journey!

USATF Certified Boston Qualifer

Measured according to the highest industry standards. Laid out and marked by trained professionals. You can run your race feeling confident we have done our part to keep you on course and running the correct distance. Your time will count!

The Pacific Northwest Marathon is positioned just before the usual registration deadline for the Boston Marathon, making it possibly your last chance. Please see the BAA website for official registration dates for Boston.

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Samuel Ongaki

If you did not get to meet Samuel Ongaki at our training group, you might have another opportunity. He plans to come back to the USA for the race on September 21st. If he can make his goal at our race, it will be a screaming fast marathon!

He has a lot on his plate, supporting his family in South Africa and his extended family in Kenya, running a small business, and working in his training schedule.

Samuel is one of the most determined people you will ever meet. Come cheer him on to his goal; he will most definitely do the same for you.

Never Give Up

“March 2016: (at) 245 lbs. I decided to make a life change to get well. Sept 2016: I changed to an all vegan diet. April 2017: I ran my first 5K. December 2018: I ran my first half marathon. Today: I am running a 10K at 185 lbs. Goals: Run the Hood to Coast Relay. Run a marathon by age 40–I have 2 1/2 years to go! Get to 150 lbs–in it for the long haul! Running is my therapy toward a better me. Smile!”

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Be the Best You

Stephanie transformed her life through running. Set aside your fear and unleash your potential. Take the first step by making a commitment to change.

Anything is Possible

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Marathon Training Plan

Follow us on our weekly marathon training program

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Week 15 Be Prepared for Surprises

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"You don't even know your own strength until you're forced to use it."

"I lost my leg aged five... now I'm 1.9secs behind Usain Bolt."

Even if you run a slower than expected time, you succeed in any marathon when you finish.

"One run can change your day, many runs can change your life."

"We all have dreams. In order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline and effort."

"Don't stop when you're tired. Stop when you are done."

"I succeed on my own personal motivation, dedication and commitment. My mindset is, if I'm not out there training... someone else is."

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All packets that are not collected at the expo will be available at their respective start-lines. Please plan to arrive at least 90 minutes before your event start. No ID is required to pickup your packet.

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Start Times and Locations
Marathon: 7:00 AM September 21st at Norma Pfeiffer Park in Coburg, OR LIMITED PARKING
Note: Drop-offs are welcome, limited parking at start (see Parking and Shuttles for Race Start below).
Half Marathon: 8:00 AM September 21st at 33325 Wilkins Rd, Eugene, OR 97408 NO PARKING
Note: Limited drop-off capacity, if you are dropping off a participant, plan to arrive at least 1 hour before the race. No parking at start. (see Parking and Shuttles for Race Start below)
5K: 9:00 AM September 21st at 7th & Smith St, Harrisburg, OR 97446 (at Harrisburg Middle School)
All races end at the bus turn-around at 7th & Smith St, Harrisburg, OR 97446 (at Harrisburg Middle School)

Information regarding start times, parking and other useful information is also available via our interactive race map.

Parking and Shuttles for Race Start
The expo and finish line are in the school bus driveway just east of Harrisburg Elementary School on Smith Street. You can not drive in or park there. There is limited parking at the full marathon start, and there is no parking at the half marathon start. The 5K start is the same as the finish line.

The best parking areas are:
1. Harrisburg High School parking lot on 9th Street (on Friday during the expo, we will be competing with a football game, starting at 7:00, so fill the other areas first)
2. Harrisburg Middle School parking on 6th Street (only on the west side so you don’t block the 5K course)
3. Gravel lot between school bus parking and Middle School
4. On city street north of Smith so you don’t block or congest the race course

On Friday for the expo, we will be competing with a football game, so if the parking lots fill up, just drive a little farther north in town to find open street parking. Make sure to park correctly, and don’t block driveways or fire zones.

On Saturday, parking will be easiest before the full marathon, from about 4:15am to 6:15am. If you are going for the half marathon, go a little early in case the parking lots are full and you have to park on the street (not along the race route).

Catch the Shuttle Early
You can catch the shuttle from the high school parking lot as early as 4:45am on Saturday to the full marathon start line. For the half marathon the early shuttle starts at 6:00am and several others come at 6:30am. There are more large buses than last year, so we hope it will be less stressful for everybody.

If you are staying at either of the host hotels, Hilton Garden Inn Springfield or Life Northwest Harrisburg, the shuttle will pick up on Friday for the expo and on Saturday morning early for either race. Full marathon shuttles start from the hotels at 4:45am from Life Northwest and at 4:45 from Hilton Garden Inn. Life Northwest in Harrisburg, is only 1.5 miles from the high school.

Watch for more communications by email.

Last Full Marathon shuttles leave at:

Harrisburg High School 5:30 AM
Hilton 5:20 AM
Life Northwest 5:45 AM

Last Half Marathon shuttles leave at:

6:30 AM

All shuttles are approximate, we have twice as many shuttles as last year hold hold tight, we will get you to the start.

Packet Pickup
Packets are available at the expo only. If you cannot have your packet picked up for you at the expo click the button below to notify our packet crew.

Bag Drop
All participant bags and personal items will be transported from the start-lines to the finish. Participants must supply their own bag and label.

Transportation will be provided back to the full marathon start and host hotels.