101 Spray, Spray OR
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Race Information
- Date: 2026-05-23
- Location: 101 Spray, Spray, OR
- Event Website: Eastern Oregon Half Marathon
- Events: Half Marathon, 5K, 10K
About the Race
- Experience: 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!
- Options: Tackle the full 13.1 miles, or enjoy a shorter race by choosing the 5 or 10k.
- Support: All profits go to the Spray Rodeo Association, with 70% to the Spray Community Fund and 30% to the Spray Rodeo operating fund.
- Awards: This year’s top men’s and women’s overall half-marathon winners will receive top-notch belt buckles!
The Course
- Start Locations: Half Marathon starts 1/4 mile northwest of Service Creek on HWY 19 at 8 AM: 10K at 8:30 AM, 6.2 miles west of Spray on HWY 19: 5K at 9:00 AM, 3.1 miles west of Spray on HWY 19.
- Elevation: The surface is paved with a twelve-foot rise in elevation between start and finish.
- Direction: Participants will run with traffic on the right side of the road.
- Finish Line: All races finish in the town of Spray, OR.
Notes
- Restrooms: Portable restrooms will be available at Service Creek, at the 10K start, and halfway for the half marathoners.
- Liquids: Available at four places along the course and at the finish line.
Awards
- Categories: Awards will be presented to male and female winners in the following age categories: 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80 and up.
- Overall Prizes: The overall male and female winner in the half marathon will each receive a belt buckle: 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.
- Results: Race results will be posted on the website within a week after the race.
Transportation
- Bus Schedule: Bus transportation to the starting line departs Spray School at 7:00 a.m. sharp for all runners.
- Return Rides: Runners will be dropped at the start of their event, with 5K and 10K runners returning to their respective starts after the half marathon starts.
- Walker Transportation: Walkers need to arrange a ride to the starting line for the 7 a.m. walker start.
- Parking: 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
- Race Course: The race will be run entirely on the south/river side of the highway.
- Traffic Caution: Please take all precautions as traffic will be heavy at times due to Memorial Weekend and the Spray Rodeo.
- Safety: The highway will NOT be closed for this race: watch for vehicle traffic at all times.
- Family-Friendly: Non-runners, baby joggers, children on bicycles, or support vehicles are allowed, but if these interfere with runners, both will be asked to leave the course.
