TOP BOSTON QUALIFIER

One of the world’s fastest marathons!

Logo for Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon and Half Marathon featuring a stylized green pine tree and text in white and gray.

July 25 & 26, 2026

North Bend, WA

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Four runners participating in a race on a gravel path with a forested background and metal utility structures.
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Men running in a mountain marathon race on a gravel trail, with lush green mountains in the background.
A woman running in a marathon event, wearing a black tank top and shorts, is smiling and holding a race bib, while another woman offers her a sign that reads 'BQ BABY!!!' in front of a black tent with white text.
A male runner in a pink shirt is being signed on his stomach by a woman wearing a black cap and white jacket at a trail race, surrounded by other runners and a man with a microphone.
Group of marathon runners gathered outdoors at the starting line, some smiling and making peace signs, with trees in the background.
Two women running outdoors, smiling and waving, with a third woman in the background, against a green, forested hillside.
A woman in a blue jacket takes a photo with her phone of a group of runners at an outdoor race event in a wooded area.
A young boy holding a colorful handmade sign walking through a gravel path, cheering. A woman behind him with sunglasses and a white shirt, and a man in a gray t-shirt and shorts taking a photo, are nearby. Orange cones and a banner with partial text
Marathon runners crossing the finish line, wearing race bibs and athletic gear, celebrating as they finish the race.
A group of people participating in a marathon race outdoors, wearing athletic clothing and race bibs, with a forested area in the background.
A woman running on a gravel path along a chain-link fence with power lines and green forested hills in the background.
A woman crossing the finish line of a race, smiling and high-fiving a man who is wearing a pink Barbie-themed shirt and hat, with a race bib number 1793, on a sunny day outdoors against a backdrop of trees and mountains.
A woman running a race outdoors, crossing the finish line with a smile, wearing sunglasses, a black tank top, green patterned shorts, and a pink race bib number 1483, with other runners and spectators in the background, greenery, and mountains in the
A smiling female marathon runner wearing sunglasses and a yellow tank top, holding a medal and a sign that says 'BQ BABY!!' at a running event with a finish line in the background.
Three women standing outdoors at a race event, holding signs that say 'BQ BABY!!!' and 'PR', smiling and taking photos, with trees and orange traffic cones in the background.
Smiling woman in running attire holding a sign that says "BQ BABY!" at a race event near a large black inflatable arch with a crowd in the background.
A large group of runners at the start of a marathon race outdoors in a forested area.
A woman with sunglasses and a headscarf holding a sign that says, 'MAY the COURSE be with YOU,' standing near a chain-link fence with trees in the background.
A group of runners starting a race on a dirt trail lined with tall pine trees, with some wearing race bibs and athletic gear.
A group of runners participating in a marathon or race, with a woman in the front smiling and making a gesture with both hands, wearing sunglasses and a bib numbered 3450, with a background of green trees and a fence.
Group of runners participating in an outdoor race on a gravel path surrounded by green trees, with a woman in a pink athletic top in front and other runners behind her.
Group of people running in a race outdoors, with a woman in the foreground smiling and wearing a blue athletic shirt and cap, and runners in the background on a gravel path surrounded by greenery.
Group of runners participating in a marathon running on a forest trail. The woman in the foreground is smiling, wearing a black shirt, black shorts, and holding a water bottle.
A woman with glasses and tattoos celebrating after a race, holding a sign that says 'BQ BABY!!!' near a marathon finish line with a timing clock and crowd in the background.
A group of marathon runners walking on a trail in a forested area with mountains in the background. Some runners are wearing race bibs and athletic gear. The woman in the forefront is wearing a white poncho and looking ahead.
Two women finish a marathon race, holding hands and smiling as they cross the finish line, with two men running behind on a gravel path surrounded by green trees.
Three women smiling and celebrating during a marathon, wearing race bibs and athletic clothing, with a green forested background.
A middle-aged man running in a marathon, wearing a black tank top, black shorts, sunglasses on his head, a black cap, and a race bib number 2310, on a trail with a blurred woman in the background and green trees surrounding the area.
Group of female runners crossing finish line in outdoor race, smiling and celebrating, with trees in the background.

We are in the world’s top fastest courses!

JACK AND JILL'S DOWNHILL MARATHON is a 2-DAY EVENT.

You can choose to register for either day...or both...if you're crazy.

Both the full and half marathon occur on both days.
USATF certified and Boston qualifiers!

Elevation chart for the Jack and Jills Downhill Marathon showing a steady descent from maximum elevation of 2603 feet to minimum elevation of 521 feet over 26 miles, with elevation gain of 76 feet and loss of 2116 feet.
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RUNNER FEEDBACK
”The finish line was awesome! They announce your name and let you know if you qualified for Boston. The crowd was amazing at the finish. And yes, I rang that PR bell with Pride! Would I run this marathon again? Absolutely!” - Annie

”This was an incredibly well organized race and package pickup”

”I was super impressed with how you all organized this race. The aid stations were so well stocked and in creative locations.” - Marilee

”Best finish line ever!” - Nicole

”Thanks for another fun event! See you again soon.” - Marilee”

Jack & Jill Marathon & Half – Course Update

Due to recent weather impacts affecting specific trail segments, the original Jack & Jill course will not be used for this event. Our team is actively working with permitting agencies on an alternate route, and registration has been temporarily paused while details are finalized.

Jack & Jill is not canceled. We will share confirmed updates directly with registered runners as soon as official guidance is received.

Thank you for your patience and continued support.

  • MARATHON

    07-25 / 07-26 - 6:00AM - 1:00PM

    This marathon is a fast, scenic course with a gentle 2,000-foot drop over 26.2 miles, ideal for setting a Boston-qualifying time or new PR.

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  • HALF-MARATHON

    07-25 / 07-26 - 6:30AM - 10:0AM

    The half-marathon offers runners a beautiful descent, finishing strong on a memorable course along Washington's scenic trails.

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