Jack & Jill Downhill Marathon, Half Marathon Washington
- Date Sun 27th July 2025
- Location North Bend, Washington
- Price $139.31 - $171.33
- Races 4 races
- Distances Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating race at the Jack & Jill Downhill Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, July 27, 2025! Set in the stunning backdrop of North Bend, King County, Washington, just 31 miles east of Seattle, this event features one of the world’s top 25 fastest courses. Runners will experience a gentle downhill journey, covering a total distance of 26.2 miles on a scenic trail that boasts a remarkable 2000-foot net drop.
Participants will traverse the breathtaking Cascade to Palouse Trail, enjoying the beauty of nature on a hard-packed, shaded dirt and gravel road. This is not just a race; it’s an opportunity to achieve a personal record or even qualify for the prestigious Boston Marathon. Whether you're aiming for a new PR or simply want to soak in the gorgeous views, the Jack & Jill Downhill Marathon and Half Marathon promises to be an unforgettable experience for runners of all levels!
Participants will traverse the breathtaking Cascade to Palouse Trail, enjoying the beauty of nature on a hard-packed, shaded dirt and gravel road. This is not just a race; it’s an opportunity to achieve a personal record or even qualify for the prestigious Boston Marathon. Whether you're aiming for a new PR or simply want to soak in the gorgeous views, the Jack & Jill Downhill Marathon and Half Marathon promises to be an unforgettable experience for runners of all levels!
Organiser's Description
We are in the World's top 25 fastest courses! https://www.halfmarathons.net/fastest-marathons/
Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon is a fast, gentle downhill course on one of Washington's most scenic trails. North Bend, WA, is located just 31 miles east of Seattle. After you pass through the Snoqualmie Tunnel, you can enjoy the next 23 miles down a gradual 2000-foot net drop down the Cascade to Palouse Trail on a hard-packed, shaded dirt/gravel road. "YES," you can use your finish time to qualify for Boston or chalk up a new PR. Either way, this 26.2-mile journey is breathtakingly beautiful and sure to be a favorite.
Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon is a fast, gentle downhill course on one of Washington's most scenic trails. North Bend, WA, is located just 31 miles east of Seattle. After you pass through the Snoqualmie Tunnel, you can enjoy the next 23 miles down a gradual 2000-foot net drop down the Cascade to Palouse Trail on a hard-packed, shaded dirt/gravel road. "YES," you can use your finish time to qualify for Boston or chalk up a new PR. Either way, this 26.2-mile journey is breathtakingly beautiful and sure to be a favorite.
Races
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Marathon Saturday
Incl. $12.33 Fee & T-Shirt (Size Not Guaranteed After 6/10/25)
Sat 26th July 2025 (6:00AM EDT)
$171.33
USATF Certified Course #WA15001LB. The course starts at Hyak parking lot and after approximately 400meters, the race proceeds through the Snoqualmie Tunnel. Be sure to carry a flashlight or wear a headlamp through the tunnel. After you pass through the tunnel, volunteers will have a box you can drop your light in, if you wish. Be sure to write you name on your headlamp or flashlight. You can claim you belongings at the finish. You will travel the first 22 miles along the John Wayne Trail and then a right turn on to Snoqualmie Trail to the finish This race starts at approximately 2549 feet above sea level and ends at 525 feet. There is no altitude issues and the course is a very gradual decline on a hard-packed dirt road. -
Half Marathon Saturday
Incl. $10.31 Fee & T-Shirt (Size Not Guaranteed After 6/10/25)
Sat 26th July 2025 (6:30AM EDT)
$139.31
USATF Certified Course #WA15002LB. The race begins at the Marathon half. Half marathoners will run the second half of the marathon course with a net drop of 1100 feet. Runners will park off-site and get bussed to the bottom of the hill and walk 1 mile to the start up a scenic dirt road. -
Marathon Sunday
Incl. $12.33 Fee & T-Shirt (Size Not Guaranteed After 6/10/25)
Sun 27th July 2025 (6:00AM EDT)
$171.33
USATF Certified Course #WA15001LB. The course starts at Hyak parking lot and after approximately 400meters, the race proceeds through the Snoqualmie Tunnel. Be sure to carry a flashlight or wear a headlamp through the tunnel. After you pass through the tunnel, volunteers will have a box you can drop your light in, if you wish. Be sure to write you name on your headlamp or flashlight. You can claim you belongings at the finish. You will travel the first 22 miles along the John Wayne Trail and then a right turn on to Snoqualmie Trail to the finish This race starts at approximately 2549 feet above sea level and ends at 525 feet. There is no altitude issues and the course is a very gradual decline on a hard-packed dirt road. -
Half Marathon Sunday
Incl. $10.31 Fee & T-Shirt (Size Not Guaranteed After 6/10/25)
Sun 27th July 2025 (6:30AM EDT)
$139.31
USATF Certified Course #WA15002LB. The race begins at the Marathon half. Half marathoners will run the second half of the marathon course with a net drop of 1100 feet. Runners will park off-site and get bussed to the bottom of the hill and walk 1 mile to the start up a scenic dirt road.
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