Eastern Oregon Half Marathon / 5k&10k

  • Date Sat 24th May 2025
  • Time 7:00AM EST
  • Location Spray, Oregon
  • Price $38.10
  • Races 8 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating Eastern Oregon Half Marathon, taking place on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in the charming town of Spray, Wheeler County. This iconic event, renowned as the oldest half marathon in Oregon, offers a breathtaking route along the picturesque John Day River. Participants can choose their challenge with race distances of 13.1 miles for the half marathon, along with 5K and 10K options available for those looking for a shorter run.

The half marathon kicks off at 8 AM, with the 10K starting at 8:30 AM and the 5K at 9 AM, ensuring a vibrant atmosphere filled with enthusiastic supporters and fellow runners. As you navigate the scenic course, you'll be greeted by the warmth of small-town hospitality and the thrill of friendly competition. To top it off, this year’s overall male and female half marathon champions will receive coveted belt buckles! Not only will you enjoy a fantastic race experience, but your participation also supports the Spray Rodeo Association, with profits benefiting the local community. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to run, celebrate, and connect with others in a beautiful setting!

Organiser's Description

_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 years top mens and womens 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 30% goes to the Spray Rodeo operating fund._

_THE COURSE:_
_The Half Marathon begins 1/4 mile northwest of Service Creek on HWY 19 and follows the scenic John Day River Valley, beginning at 8 AM. 10k will begin at 8:30 AM, 6.2 miles west of Spray on HWY 19. 5k will begin at 9:00 AM, 3.1 miles west of Spray on HWY 19. Half Marathon Walkers will start at 7AM. All races finish in the town of Spray, OR. The surface is paved, with a twelve foot rise in elevation between start and finish. Participants will run with traffic on the right side of the road._

_NOTES:_
_There will be portable restrooms at Service Creek, and at the 10k start. Halfway for the half marathoners _
_Liquids will be available at four places along the course and finish line._

_AWARDS:_
_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_

_The overall male winner and overall female winner in the half marathon run will each receive a belt buckle. Plaques for overall in the 5k and 10k overall, and plaques for all age division winners_

_Awards ceremony will begin promptly at 10:45 a.m._

_Race results will be posted on this website within a week after the race. _

_TRANSPORTATION:_
_Bus transportation to starting line departs Spray School at 7:00 a.m. sharp for all runners Runners will be dropped at the start of their event. 5k and 10k runners will get back on the bus after the start of the half marathon and be dropped at each respecting starting line as the bus returns to Spray. Walkers need to arrange a ride to the starting line for the 7am walker start. If possible do not leave cars at Service Creek. No return transportation will be provided. _

_FOOD, BEVERAGE, AND OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS:_
_Showers will be available in the school. Hot water is limited. So, run fast! A fundraiser breakfast is available at the school as well. The fundraiser is for Spray HS athletics. _



_OTHER INFORMATION:_
_ The race will be run entirely on the south/river side of the highway. With this being Memorial Weekend and the Spray Rodeo, traffic will be heavy at times. Please take all precautions._

_-The highway will NOT be closed for this race._
_-Watch for vehicle traffic at all times._
_-We have no desire to ban baby joggers, children on bicycles, or support vehicles from accompanying runners in this event. This is a family event. However, if there are instances of such vehicles interfering with_
_runners, both the non-runner and runner will be asked to leave the race course._
_-Race course monitors are authorized to disqualify anyone acting in an unsafe manner._

Races

  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 24th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $38.10

    ALL REGISTRATION MUST BE DONE ON THIS SITE BY END OF DAY MAY 8 TO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT Race registration after May 21st will be $40.00 and on site only. On site registration starts at 6:45 am day of race and closes at 7:45 am
  • 10k

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 24th May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $38.10

    ALL REGISTRATION MUST BE DONE ON THIS SITE BY END OF DAY MAY 8 TO RECEIVE A T SHIRT
  • 5k

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 24th May 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $38.10

    ALL REGISTRATION MUST BE DONE ON THIS SITE BY END OF DAY MAY 8 TO RECEIVE A T SHIRT
  • Half Marathon WALKERS

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 24th May 2025 (7:00AM EDT)

    $38.10

    ALL REGISTRATION MUST BE DONE ON THIS WEBSITE BY END OF DAY MAY 8 TO RECEIIVE A T SHIRT
  • VIRTUAL Half Marathon

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    $38.10

    ALL REGISTRATION MUST BE DONE ON THIS WEBSITE BY END OF DAY MAY 8 TO RECEIVE A T SHIRT
  • VIRTUAL Half Marathon WALKER

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    $38.10

    ALL REGISTRATION MUST BE DONE ON THIS WEBSITE BY END OF DAY MAY 8 TO RECEIVE A T SHIRT
  • VIRTUAL 10k

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    $38.10

    ALL REGISTRATION MUST BE DONE ON THIS WEBSITE BY END OF DAY MAY 8 TO RECEIVE A T SHIRT
  • Virtual 5k

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    $38.10

    ALL REGISTRATION MUST BE DONE ON THIS WEBSITE BY END OF DAY MAY 8 TO RECEIVE A T SHIRT

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