Cascade Express Marathon & Half Marathon

Cascade Express Marathon & Half Marathon Race Information

<h4><strong>#5 Fastest Boston Qualifier in the Nation</strong></h4> <p>The Cascade Express Marathon &amp; Half in North Bend, WA offers fast, scenic downhill marathon and half marathon courses along the Palouse to Cascades Trail that meet Boston Marathon qualifying standards with <span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong>no 5-minute penalty.</strong></span><br /><br /><br />This course is a premier Boston Qualifier, with a high BQ rate! Enjoy 26.2 miles of fast scenic downhill with a 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 1247’ of gradual net downhill, we assure you that you will “find your super fast” on the way to a speedy time, PR, or BQ!</p> <p>This is the third and final event in our 3-race Downhill Super Series. <a href="https://runsuperseries.com/downhill-series" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Downhill Super Series</a></p> <p>The Cascade Express Half is one of the fastest half-marathon courses in the country! Enjoy 13.1 miles of scenic downhill with a 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 1000’ of gradual net downhill, we assure you that you will “find your super fast” on the way to a speedy time or a PR!</p> <p>Enjoy your finish with a custom medal, a tech shirt, and a drop bag.</p> <p><br /><strong>Marathon USATF certification WA25021RMB</strong><br />Marathon is a Boston qualifier</p> <p><strong>Half Marathon USATF certification WA25023RMB</strong></p> <p> </p>