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

Race Overview

Interested in running the oldest half marathon in Oregon? Come 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

• Start Location: The Half Marathon begins 1/4 mile northwest of Service Creek on HWY 19.
• Start Times: Half Marathon at 8 AM, 10k at 8:30 AM, 5k at 9:00 AM.
• Finish Line: All races finish in the town of Spray, OR.
• Surface: The surface is paved with a twelve foot rise in elevation between start and finish.

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 finish line.

Awards

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

Transportation

• Bus Schedule: Bus transportation to the starting line departs Spray School at 7:00 a.m. sharp for all runners.
• Shuttle Service: 5k and 10k runners will get back on the bus after the start of the half marathon.
• Walker Transport: Walkers need to arrange a ride to the starting line for the 7am walker start.
• No Cars: If possible, do not leave cars at Service Creek: no return transportation will be provided.

Food, Beverage, and Other Accommodations

• Showers: Showers will be available in the school. Hot water is limited.
• Breakfast: A fundraiser breakfast is available at the school for Spray HS athletics.

Other Information

• Traffic Precautions: The race will be run entirely on the south/river side of the highway. Traffic will be heavy at times.
• Highway Status: The highway will NOT be closed for this race.
• Safety Measures: Watch for vehicle traffic at all times: race course monitors are authorized to disqualify anyone acting in an unsafe manner.
• Family Friendly: This is a family event, but non-runners interfering with runners will be asked to leave the race course.

For more details and registration, visit Eastern Oregon Half Marathon.