Cascade Express Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, mild finish
Runners will face temperatures starting at 51°F and peaking at 62°F, with a high humidity of 80%. Light headwinds will affect segments from miles 1-2 and 13-14, while a tailwind will appear during miles 9-10. Given the humidity, runners should consider adjusting their pace conservatively and focus on hydration, especially during the challenging descent from mile 15 to 26.
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Race Info
The Cascade Express Marathon and Half Marathon run point-to-point on the Palouse to Cascades Trail, starting at Hyak Trailhead near Snoqualmie Pass and descending through the Cascade Mountains past Keechelus Lake to North Bend. The half marathon enters the historic 2.4-mile Snoqualmie Tunnel about half a mile after the start. The marathon's net elevation loss is kept under 1,500 feet so no Boston Marathon downhill time penalty applies. Both distances are USATF-certified and organized by Run Super Series. Source
