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Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon

North Bend, United States • 7 Jun 2026

Event overview

The Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon and Half takes place in Washington State, running from Snoqualmie Pass to North Bend. The 2026 event is scheduled for June 7, 2026. Registration for the 2026 season opens January 1, 2026. The same course is offered on additional 2026 dates in August and September.

Distances

  • Marathon
  • Half Marathon

Course details

The race is a point-to-point, mostly downhill mountain course that passes through a dark tunnel. The course drops just over 2,000 feet in elevation between the start and finish. The route is USATF certified (WA21010RMB). Organizers report that roughly 40% of finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times on this course in past years.

Records and history

Course record times listed by the organizer are 2:25:01 for the male course record (2024) and 2:42:46 for the female course record (2022). The event has been offered since 2007. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Washington North Bend

Race information

Website Registration
Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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