
Spray, United States of America · Saturday 23 May 2026
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 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 res
Adjusted Time
1:44:07
Time difference: -0.9 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Eastern Oregon Half Marathon / 5k&10k presented by Asher Community Health is a half marathon held in Spray, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 23 May 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Eastern Oregon Half Marathon / 5k&10k presented by Asher Community Health website.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Based on historical weather data for May, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 13°C and 29°C are expected. While comfortable for most runners, those targeting fast times should pay attention to hydration, as these temperatures can impact performance over the full distance. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Eastern Oregon Half Marathon / 5k&10k presented by Asher Community Health is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for Eastern Oregon Half Marathon / 5k&10k presented by Asher Community Health is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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