PORT ANGELES — The North Olympic Discovery Marathon keeps getting more and more popular.
The event, scheduled for June 5 this year, is almost filled for both the marathon and half-marathon races.
This would be the earliest it has ever filled.
Some registration T-shirt sizes already are unavailable.
The Sequim-to-Port Angeles races, in their ninth year and sponsored by Therapuetic Associates, attracts runners from all over the United States and the world.
Last year the popular event was full in mid-May.
Registration numbers have already exceeded existing spots for certain categories.
“It appears that the race may sell out completely by the time the price goes up on May 15,” Race Director Larry Little said.
“The price for the event tiers up three different times during registration as an incentive to register early,” he said.
Apparently, that system is working quite well.
“It appears that the race may not have any spots left for the full marathon or half-marathon by mid-May,” Little said.
The two races run from Sequim to Port Angeles along the scenic Olympic Discovery Trail.
It has been described by many as the best boutique marathon in North America.
Events include a full marathon (26.2 miles) run and walk, a half-marathon (13.1 miles) run and walk, high school and corporate marathon relay and the Olympic Medical Center (OMC) 5- and 10-kilometer races.
The NODM kids marathon is the only event held on Saturday of race weekend.
“We still have space in the 5K and 10K, and the relays,” Little said.
“Registration is still open for the full and half marathons, however, your shirt size may no longer be available, so sign up now to not miss out on all the fun in June.”
For more information and to register, go to www.nodm.com.