Cascade Express Marathon
North Bend, United States • 12 Sep 2026
Cascade Express Marathon & Half Marathon
The Cascade Express events take place on September 12, 2026 at Homestead Valley Trailhead, Milwaukee Rd, North Bend, WA 98045, United States. Both races are point-to-point courses that follow the Palouse to Cascades Trail.
Distances
- 26.2 miles marathon, point-to-point on gravel trail.
- 13.1 miles half marathon, point-to-point on gravel trail.
The marathon route runs along Keechelus Lake and offers a mostly gradual downhill profile. Reported course figures list a total downhill of 1,414 ft and a net downhill of 1,247 ft. The half marathon includes a 2.4 mile run through the Snoqualmie Tunnel and a reported net downhill of about 800 ft. The course profile is described as smooth and consistent, intended to support sustained pacing and negative splits. The marathon is presented as a Boston Qualifier and the event is part of the Downhill Super Series. A note indicates there is no Boston Marathon time penalty for the course.
On-course support and race services include chip timing with live results and splits, fully stocked aid stations, shuttle transportation from finish to start, drop bag service, packet items such as a finisher medal and technical shirt, ample parking near the start, and medical support. Both distances carry USATF certification: Marathon USATF WA25021RMB and Half Marathon USATF WA25023RMB. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.