Cascade Express Marathon
North Bend, United States • 12 Sep 2026
Event details
The Cascade Express Marathon & Half Marathon takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in North Bend, Washington. Two race options are offered:
- 26.2 miles (marathon)
- 13.1 miles (half marathon)
Registration opens November 1, 2025. Entry fees listed are $149 for the marathon and $119 for the half marathon. The marathon is a Boston qualifier and both races are USATF certified and sanctioned. Finish items include a custom medal, a tech shirt, and a drop bag.
Course and race logistics
Both events use a point-to-point route on the Palouse to Cascades State Park trail and run on gravel trail surfaces with Cascade Mountain views. The marathon has just under 1,500 feet of net downhill and includes roughly 10 flat miles near Hyak. The half marathon begins at the Hyak Trail Head, enters the Snoqualmie Tunnel after about 0.5 mile (the tunnel is 2.4 miles long), and has about 800 feet of net downhill; the half course passes railroad trestles and waterfalls. Runners are advised to bring a headlamp for the tunnel.
Packet pickup is the day before the race at Snoqualmie Running (38843 SE Newton St, Snoqualmie, WA 98065); a race-morning pickup add-on is available for $25. Free parking is available at the Summit I-90 Ski Area (about a 10 minute walk to the start). Parking at Hyak Trailhead requires a $10 day use fee or a Washington Discover Pass. Shuttle buses transport runners from the finish back to start-area parking. Pacers will be provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.