Cascade Express Marathon
North Bend, United States • 12 Sep 2026
Event overview
The Cascade Express Marathon & Half Marathon takes place on September 12, 2026, in the Snoqualmie Pass / North Bend area of Washington. The event features two USATF‑certified races: a marathon that is a Boston qualifier (certification WA25021RMB) and a half marathon (certification WA25023RMB). Finishers receive a custom medal, a tech shirt, and may use a drop bag.
Distances
- 26.2 miles - marathon, point-to-point on a gravel trail
- 13.1 miles - half marathon, point-to-point on a gravel trail
Course details
The marathon route includes about a 1500 ft net descent and runs along Keechelus Lake on a point-to-point gravel trail. The half marathon includes a 2.4‑mile Snoqualmie Tunnel early in the course and about an 800 ft net descent. Both courses are described as gradual downhill and are USATF certified.
Logistics
Packet pickup is scheduled the day before the race at Snoqualmie Running (38843 SE Newton St, Snoqualmie, WA). Free parking is available near the start at Summit I‑90 Ski Area (about a 10 minute walk to the start); parking at the Hyak Trailhead carries a day use fee or is free with a Washington Discover Pass. Shuttle buses transport runners from the finish back to start-area parking at regular intervals. Runners are advised to bring a headlamp for the tunnel. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.