Cascade Express Marathon

The Cascade Express Marathon is one of the fastest marathon courses in the country! This course is one of the top 20 Boston Qualifier Courses in the country with a BQ rate over 34%! Enjoy 26.2 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 marathon course that features jaw dropping views as you run along Keechelus Lake. With 1500’ of gradual net downhill, we assure you that you will “find your super fast” on the way to a speedy time, PR or BQ!

THE COURSE
The race begins at the Hyak Trail Head at Palouse to Cascades State Park. The first five miles are an out and back section that offer flat terrain and jaw dropping views. Catch your pace along Keechelus Lake on this section and settle into your running groove on the smooth trail. At Mile 5.2 you will enter the famous 2.4 mile long Snoqualmie Tunnel. As you exit the tunnel, you are greeted with yet some more stunning views of the Cascade Mountains. From there, you have 1500’ of gentle downhill descent over the final 17 miles as you glide across railroad tressels, past waterfalls and take in the endless mountain vistas! USATF certification number is 17WA029RMB.

Race Day Schedule

Parking Lots Opens: 6:15 AM
Packet Pick-up and Registration: 6:30 AM – 7:45 AM
Pre-race Briefing: 7:55 AM
Race Start: 8:00 AM
Finish Line Opens: 10:30 AM
Finish Line Cut-off: 3:00 PM
Finish Line to Parking Shuttles: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM running every 20 – 30 minutes