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Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://cascadeexpressmarathon.com/.
Place
Milwaukee Rd
North Bend, WA US 98045
Description
We are in the World's top 25 fastest courses! AND WITH JUST UNDER 1500' OF DOWNHILL, THERE'S NO BOSTON TIME PENALTY!!
The Cascade Express Marathon is one of the fastest marathon courses in the country! This course is one of the top 10 Boston Qualifier Courses in the country, with a BQ rate over 34%! Enjoy 26.2 miles of flat and then scenic downhill with a gorgeous view of the Cascade Mountains as you glide down the gravel trail on this point-to-point course. This is the ONLY marathon course that features jaw-dropping views as you run along Keechelus Lake. With just under 1500’ of gradual net downhill, we assure you that you will “find your super fast” on the way to a speedy time, PR, or BQ!
The Cascade Express Half is one of the fastest half-marathon courses in the country! Enjoy 13.1 miles of scenic downhill with a gorgeous view of the Cascade Mountains as you glide down the gravel trail on this point-to-point course. This is the ONLY half-marathon course that features a run through the famous 2.4-mile Snoqualmie Tunnel. With 800’ of gradual net downhill, we assure you that you will “find your super fast” on the way to a speedy time or a PR!
Enjoy your finish with a custom medal, a tech shirt, and a drop bag.
Marathon is a Boston Qualifier USATF
Half Marathon is also certified
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Packet Pickup
Packet Pickup is on Friday, the day before the race, at Snoqualmie Running. Timing TBD. Snoqualmie Running is at 38843 SE Newton St, Snoqualmie, WA 98065.
The goal is to have most everyone pick up their bib the day before. We can't accommodate race day bib pickup for everyone, it would take too long and the race would start late. That is why we offer the nice long window on Friday. However, if it is absolutely not possible to pick up your bib on Friday, you can ADD-ON race morning bib pickup in your registration for $25. Here's how to do it:
To add on race morning bib pickup:
1. Click on “Manage Registration” from your RunSignup account or from your email confirmation.
2. Click on the “Add Ons” button (either in drop down menu or upper right hand corner of screen)
3. Select “Pick Up Your Bib Race Morning” and pay for that option.
4. You have until end-of-day on Friday of race week to add on this option. After that, bibs are finalized and cannot be switched from packet pickup the day before the race to race morning. Thank you!
Marathon Course Profile and Map
Just under 1500 feet gentle downhill loss!! NO BQ time penalty!!
Get the flat 10 miles out of the way at Hyak by running away from the Tunnel for an out and back along a beautiful Lake.
Runners catch their pace prior to entering the 2.4 mile tunnel, which if your pace isn't locked in can be thrown with the GPS not being accurate.
Runners are also spread out prior to entering the tunnel.
Elevation Profile and Map coming soon!
Marathon Schedule
FRIDAY
Packet Pickup at Snoqulamie Running in Snoqualmie WA. Time TBD.
SATURDAY
Parking Lots Opens: 6:00 AM
Race Start: 7:00 AM
Finish Line Opens: 9:30 AM
Finish Line Cut-off: 2:00 PM
Finish Line to Parking Shuttles: 10 AM - 2:30 PM
BRING A HEADLAMP FOR THE TUNNEL
Marathon Race Day Info
Packet Pick-up & Day of Registration:
There is packet pickup on Friday at Snoqualmie Running in Snoqualmie WA, time TBD. If you can't make it, you can add-on day-of packet pickup to your registration for $25.
Parking:
Free parking near the start line is available at the Summit I-90 Ski Area. It is about a 10 minute walk from the free parking area to the start line. Parking is available at the Hyak Trailhead for a $10 day use fee or free for Washington Discover Pass holders.
Finish Line:
Homestead Valley Trailhead. Dropped pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3KafprcBMz6gLsHY7 Milwaukee Rd, North Bend, WA
Shuttle Buses:
Runners will be bused back to the start line parking areas from the finish line. Buses will run every 30-45 minutes starting around 10 AM.
Half Marathon Course Profile and Map
The race begins at the Hyak Trail Head at Palouse to Cascades State Park. It enters the famous Snoqualmie Tunnel after only half a mile. You will run through the 2.4 mile tunnel emerging into the heart of the Cascade Mountains. From there, you have 800’ of gentle downhill descent as you glide across railroad tressels, past waterfalls and take in the endless mountain vistas! USATF certified.
Half Marathon Schedule
FRIDAY
Packet Pickup at Snoqualmie Running in Snoqualmie WA, timing TBD
SATURDAY
Parking Lots Opens: 6:30 AM *note the marathon starts at 7am
Race Start: 7:30 AM
Finish Line Opens: 8:30 AM
Finish Line Cut-off: 11:30 AM
Finish Line to Parking Shuttles: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
BRING A HEADLAMP FOR THE TUNNEL
Half Marathon Race Day Info
Packet Pick-up & Day of Registration:
Yes! We have packet pickup available on Friday at Snoqualmie Running in Snoqualmie WA. Timing TBD. If you can't make it to Friday packet pickup, you can add-on day-of packet pickup to your registration for $25.
Parking:
Free parking near the start line is available at the Summit I-90 Ski Area. It is about a 10 minute walk from the free parking area to the start line. Parking is available at the Hyak Trailhead for a $10 day use fee or free for Washington Discover Pass holders.
Finish Line:
The Finish Line is located on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail, about 1/4 mile from the “Iron Horse Alt Access” Trailhead. Directions from the start line to finish line are below:
From Hyak: From Hyak, head out of parking lot and make a left onto NF-906. At stop sign, make a left onto WA-906 North. Drive 0.4 miles and make a right to follow signs for I-90. Take ramp for I-90 west to Seattle. From I-90 west, take Exit 38 for SE Homestead Valley Road. At the bottom of the ramp, take a left onto SE Homestead Valley Road. Drive under the freeway and then make a right to stay on SE Homestead Valley Road. You will see a dirt road on your left about 0.2 miles after making the left. Park anywhere along SE Homestead Valley road and walk up the dirt road about 1 mile. When you get to the Iron Horse Trail crossing (you will see a somewhat cleared parking area with large metal gates on either side of the road where the trail crosses), go left onto the Iron Horse Trail. The finish line is located about 0.2 miles from the gate. DO NOT TRY TO DRIVE UP THE DIRT ROAD TO PARK CLOSER! THIS IS A RUNNER SAFETY ISSUE!
From Seattle/North Bend: From Seattle or North Bend, take I-90 eastbound. From I-90 east, take Exit 38 for SE Homestead Valley Road. At the bottom of the ramp, take a right and follow SE Homestead Valley Road for 1.8 miles. After 1.8 miles you will see a dirt road on your right (if you reach the I-90 ramp or drive under I-90 you went too far). Park anywhere along SE Homestead Valley road and walk up the dirt road about 1 mile. When you get to the Iron Horse Trail crossing (you will see a somewhat cleared parking area with large metal gates on either side of the road where the trail crosses), go left onto the Iron Horse Trail. The finish line is located about 0.2 miles from the gate. DO NOT TRY TO DRIVE UP THE DIRT ROAD TO PARK CLOSER! THIS IS A RUNNER SAFETY ISSUE!
Shuttle Buses:
Runners will be bused back to the start line parking areas from the finish line. Buses will run every 45 minutes starting around 9:15 AM. Please note the bus pick-up location is about 1.2 miles from the finish line. Don’t worry about the walk though! It’s all downhill and will serve as a nice shakeout to stretch the legs!
PACERS
Yes we will have pacers! We will have the pacing times here as the race gets closer.
USATF Sanctioned
This event is USATF sanctioned.
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