Eastern Oregon Half Marathon / 5k&10k presented by Asher Community Health

Eastern Oregon Half Marathon / 5k & 10k

Presented by Asher Community Health

Date: 2026-05-23
Location: 101 Spray, Spray, OR

Join us for the Eastern Oregon Half Marathon, and race alongside the beautifully scenic John Day River! You can choose to tackle the full 13.1 miles, or enjoy a shorter race by choosing the 5 or 10k. Either way, you will be cheered across the finish line by an enthusiastic crowd that gathers to support racers and take in the annual Spray Rodeo and parade. The scenery, small-town hospitality, and friendly competition are reward enough – but this year’s top men’s and women’s overall half-marathon winners will also receive top-notch belt buckles! In addition to enjoying an old-school race in the gorgeous John Day River Valley, you will also be supporting a great cause. All profits go to the Spray Rodeo Association, 70% goes to the Spray Community Fund, and 30% goes to the Spray Rodeo operating fund.

The Course

• Half Marathon Start: 1/4 mile northwest of Service Creek on HWY 19 at 8 AM.
• 10k Start: 6.2 miles west of Spray on HWY 19 at 8:30 AM.
• 5k Start: 3.1 miles west of Spray on HWY 19 at 9:00 AM.
• Walker Start: Half Marathon Walkers will start at 7 AM, with all races finishing in Spray, OR.

Notes

• Restrooms: Portable restrooms will be available at Service Creek and at the 10k start.
• Hydration: Liquids will be available at four places along the course and at the finish line.

Awards

• Age Categories: Awards will be presented to male and female winners in categories: 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80 and up.
• Belt Buckles: The overall male and female winners in the half marathon will receive belt buckles.
• Plaques: Plaques for overall winners in the 5k and 10k, as well as for all age division winners.
• Ceremony Time: Awards ceremony will begin promptly at 10:45 a.m.

Transportation

• Bus Departure: Bus to the starting line departs Spray School at 7:00 a.m. sharp for all runners.
• Drop Off: Runners will be dropped at the start of their event.
• Returning Runners: 5k and 10k runners will get back on the bus after the start of the half marathon.
• Walker Transport: Walkers need to arrange their own ride to the starting line for the 7 AM start.

Food, Beverage, and Other Accommodations

• Showers: Showers available in the school, with limited hot water.
• Fundraiser Breakfast: Available at the school for Spray HS athletics.

Other Information

• Traffic Precaution: The race will be run entirely on the south/river side of the highway.
• Memorial Weekend: Expect heavy traffic due to the Spray Rodeo.
• Safety Rules: The highway will NOT be closed: watch for vehicle traffic at all times.
• Non-Runners: Non-runners may be asked to leave the race course if they interfere with runners.

For more information or to register, visit the race website: Eastern Oregon Half Marathon.