ORRC Vernonia Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay – Banks, OR 2026

Date
April 12, 2026
Location
Banks, OR
Venue
12850 NW Main Street
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$40.00 – $90.00
Events
Marathon, Half Marathon, ORRC Vernonia Marathon 4 Person Relay, ORRC Vernonia Marathon 2 Person Relay
Includes
Long sleeved tech shirt

The ORRC Vernonia Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay takes place in Banks, Oregon on April 12, 2026, offering runners the choice between the full 26.2-mile marathon distance and a half marathon. The event starts at 8:00 AM from the venue at 12850 NW Main Street. Entry fees range from $40 to $90 depending on the distance and race format selected. This spring race provides endurance athletes an opportunity to compete in the Portland area while supporting the local running community through the Oregon Road Runners Club.

From the Race Organizer
Picture yourself running a beautiful, tree-lined course along the 21 mile Banks-Vernonia State Trail. Both events feature a gentle 7-mile, 400-foot downhill into Banks. Hot soup, baked potatoes and hot showers await all runners and walkers. This Boston Marathon qualifier course, USATF Certified, is point-to-point, with 23 miles closed to vehicular traffic. The half marathon course is also USATF Certified.

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Race Travel Insurance

Don't forget travel insurance for April 12.

You've trained for months and booked a trip to Banks, OR. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is ORRC Vernonia Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay – Banks, OR 2026?

ORRC Vernonia Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay – Banks, OR 2026 takes place on April 12, 2026. The race is held in Banks, Oregon.

Where is ORRC Vernonia Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay – Banks, OR 2026 held?

ORRC Vernonia Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay – Banks, OR 2026 is held at 12850 NW Main Street in Banks, Oregon.

Where can I find hotels near ORRC Vernonia Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay – Banks, OR 2026?

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