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Cascade Express Half
September 14, 2024 @ 6:15 am - 3:00 pm PDT
An event every year that begins at 6:15 am on day second of September, repeating until September 13, 2025
The Cascade Express Half is one of the fastest half marathon courses in the country! Enjoy 13.1 miles of scenic downhill with gorgeous view of the Cascade Mountains as you glide down the gravel trail on this point to point course. This is the ONLY half marathon course that features a run through the famous 2.4 mile Snoqualmie Tunnel. With 800’ of gradual net downhill, we assure you that you will “find your super fast” on the way to a speedy time or a PR!
THE COURSE
The race begins at the Hyak Trail Head at Palouse to Cascades State Park. It enters the famous Snoqualmie Tunnel after only half a mile. You will run through the 2.4 mile tunnel emerging into the heart of the Cascade Mountains. From there, you have 800’ of gentle downhill descent as you glide across railroad tressels, past waterfalls and take in the endless mountain vistas!
USATF certification number is 17WA002LB.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Parking Lots Opens: 6:15 AM
Packet Pick-up: 6:30 AM – 7:45 AM
Race Start: 8:00 AM
Finish Line Opens: 9:00 AM
Finish Line Cut-off: 4 hours after final wave
Finish Line to Parking Shuttles: 9:30 AM – four hours after final wave running every 20 – 30 minutes
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Pre-registration is strongly recommended! During COVID, most event organizers do not have on-site registration. You are responsible for following event organizers' COVID procedures.
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