Cascade Express Marathon & Half Marathon
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (September 12, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The Cascade Express Marathon & Half Marathon in North Bend offers some of the fastest courses in the country, known for scenic downhill running with views of the Cascade Mountains. On September 11, 2027, the marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km) starts at 7:00 a.m. and the half marathon (13.1 miles / 21.1 km) at 7:30 a.m.
With a significant net downhill, the marathon is one of the leading Boston Marathon qualifiers. The half marathon includes a one-of-a-kind run through the Snoqualmie Tunnel. Runners follow a gravel trail and receive a custom medal, a technical T-shirt and a post-race food bag. Both races are USATF-certified.
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