THE MARATHON

A BOSTON QUALIFIER (CLICK HERE for Boston qualifying times)

USATF Certified Course #WA15001LB.  The course starts at Hyak parking lot and after approximately 400meters, the race proceeds through the Snoqualmie Tunnel.  Be sure to carry a flashlight or wear a headlamp through the tunnel.  After you pass through the tunnel, volunteers will have a box you can drop your light in, if you wish.  Be sure to write you name on your headlamp or flashlight.  You can claim you belongings at the finish. You will travel the first 22 miles along the Palouse to Cascades Trail, formerly known as the John Wayne or Iron Horse Trail, and then a right turn on to Snoqualmie Trail to the finish.

This race starts at approximately 2549 feet above sea level and ends at 525 feet.  There is no altitude issues and the course is a very gradual decline on a hard-packed gravel and dirt old rail road trail.