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Mid-April · West Coast · Point-to-Point

ORRC Vernonia Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay

Banks, OR

Event listed as: Marathon

  • Best for PR
  • Boston Qualifier
  • Scenic

Registration opens on the organizer's site

Typical start temp
39°F(estimated)
Field size
~400 runners(estimated)
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
150 ft gain · -550 ft net(estimated)

Why runners choose this race

A point-to-point course around Banks, OR, that gives back elevation for most of the race.

Good fit if

  • · PR attempts
  • · Boston qualification
  • · Runners who care about scenery
  • · Runners who want a low-key start

Think twice if

  • · You want crowds and on-course energy

Course and logistics

Course type
Point-to-Point
Surface
Road
Total gain
150 ft(estimated)
Total loss
700 ft(estimated)
Net elevation
-550 ft(estimated)
Field size
~400 runners(estimated)
Crowd support
Quiet, low-key
Entry
Easy
Entry fee
$80(most recent listed price)
Day of week
Sunday
Start / finish
Start and finish in different locations

Race details

Typical timing
Mid-April
Next confirmed date
Sunday, April 11, 2027
Registration
Not currently open
Region
West Coast
Editorial tier
Recommended
Prestige
5.0/10(estimated)
Data last reviewed
2026-08-26

Event listed as: Marathon

Good to know

  • Best for PR
  • Boston Qualifier
  • Scenic
  • Point-to-point
  • Net downhill
  • Easy entry

Race-day weather

Modelled from location, month and coastal proximity — not verified race history.

Typical start
39°F(estimated)
By midday
46°F(estimated)
Dew point
27°F(estimated)
ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk

Typical start sits at 39°F good conditions.

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