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Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon

Name: Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon
Start: 2025-06-08
End: 2025-06-08
Location: North Bend

North Bend, United States • 8 Jun 2025

The Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon is a fast, downhill course held in Snoqualmie Pass, Washington. Starting at Snoqualmie Pass and finishing in North Bend, the race features a scenic route through mountains, waterfalls, and a lit tunnel. Known for its excellent times and high Boston Qualifier (BQ) rate, over 42% of runners achieve BQ on this USATF-certified course. The event offers a supportive atmosphere, with volunteers, great food, and amenities like ice baths and massages. Held annually in June, August, and September, it attracts runners aiming for personal records and BQ qualifications. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Washington North Bend

Race information

Website

26 mi

Marathon

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

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Running Up For Air - Tiger Mountain

Issaquah - 11 mi from North Bend

Backyard Ultra

3 hr

6 hr

12 hr

Running Up For Air - Tiger Mountain is an endurance running event taking place in Issaquah, Washington, designed to raise awareness about air quality issues. Participants can choose from various challenges, including 12-hour, 6-hour, and 3-hour races, all set against the stunning backdrop of Tiger M..

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2 mi

50 km

50 mi

The Tiger Claw is a challenging trail running event held in Issaquah, Washington, on May 9-10, 2025. It features multiple race options, including the 50k, the Ascent, and the Big Cat, with the latter combining both the ascent and 50k races. The course traverses rugged Pacific Northwest terrain on Ti..

Saturday May 10

Cougar Mountain Trail Run

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5 mi

10 mi

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50 mi

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Saturday May 24

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27 km

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