MARATHON
26.2 MILES
START TIME
7:30am normal start / 6:30am early start / 2:00pm course closure
If you take the early start option, you will not be eligible for awards and may not have aid station support until you are passed by the lead runners starting at the regular time. The early start option is ONLY if you think you will need more than 6.5 hours. If you think you may need more than 7.5 hours, please contact us ahead of time to make arrangements.
COURSE
The Marathon Course is certified by the USATF (Code WA24035RMB), which means it can be used as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.
Participants will start heading west along Columbia Park Trail in Kennewick and will then turn north on the Sacajawea Heritage Trail to head into Richland. After going under the I-182 Bridge, the course continues north on the Riverfront Trail path until a turnaround point in Howard Amon park.
After completing the out & back section, participants will cross the bridge into Pasco and head east on Court Street until turning onto the Sacajawea Heritage Trail and entering Chiawana Park. The course will continue east, passing the Blue Bridge, and will then turn left onto 9th Avenue, where participants will loop around and cross the river on the east side of the Cable Bridge.
Once reaching the Kennewick side of the river, the course will head west on the the Sacajawea Heritage Trail until participants turn onto Clover Island for a short out and back. After turning back onto the Sacajawea Heritage Trail westbound, participants will head back into Columbia Park, and wind back around to finish where the race started.
The course elevation varies between 350 and 400 feet above sea level with the total elevation gain being under 410 feet. Most of the elevation gain is encountered when going over the river on the bridges so be prepared for these short climbs.
Cyclists will be leading the front runners throughout the race and we will have a group of folks sweeping the course after the last person.
Out of respect for the volunteers, we will be enforcing the 2:00pm course closure. Except at the Race Director's discretion, anyone finishing after 2:00pm will not be an official finisher. Aid stations will close based on an average pace to finish at 2:00pm (14.7 min/mile for 7:30am start or 17.0 min/mile for 6:30am start). If you are slower than this, you are welcome to continue on your own, but you will be on your own.
The course map is below and is also available online here https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3133355?units=miles.
OTHER
Aid Stations will be spaced 1.5 - 2.5 miles apart. They will all have water and GU Roctane sports drink and GU energy gels after the first 6 miles. The liquids will be offered in pre-filled cups and then pitchers will also be available to refill bottles or bladders. Stations will have a fun theme to inspired you along the way!
Restrooms or port-a-potties will be spaced no more than 4 miles apart.
Post Race - We will have various beverages and an assortment of snack and hot food for the marathon, relay, and half marathon finishers. Your race bib will be your ticket for hot food. After you refuel, be sure to check out the Recovery Zone for a little FREE R&R. This is sponsored by a physical therapist, chiropractor and massage therapists. While you may not feel like running the course again that day, it will help you feel a little less sore and better able to get around later in the day! There will be a "finisher village" near the finish line so you can check out the latest offerings, race sponsors and chat with some great people that helped support this race.
Entry Fee covers race course support, a custom finisher medal, an event shirt, a reusable bag with goodies, free race photos, post race hot food & snacks and a free recovery zone. There is tiered pricing based on when you register, so sign up early for the best deal.
