Snoqualmie Tunnel 5k Glow Run
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From Dru Bru
- Date Sat 12th July 2025
- Time 10:00AM PDT
- Location Snoqualmie Pass, Washington
- Price $29.62
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for a glowing adventure at the Snoqualmie Tunnel 5K Glow Run, hosted by Dru Bru on Saturday, July 12th, 2025! Located at the scenic Snoqualmie Pass in Kittitas, this all-ages event invites participants to experience a unique 5K walk or run through the historic Snoqualmie Tunnel, partially illuminated with vibrant LED lights. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this event promises a fun-filled day for everyone.
Before and after the race, join the celebration at Dru Bru (Sno Pass) with an outdoor block party featuring delicious food, games, and a selection of beer, cider, wine, and soda. Race day includes two waves: runners will kick off at 10:00 AM, followed by joggers, walkers, and strollers at 10:45 AM. With a flat loop course starting and ending at the Palouse to Cascades State Park - Hyak Trailhead, participants will enjoy a thrilling experience in the tunnel's cool ambiance. Don’t forget to grab your optional race merchandise and come decked out in glow gear – the brighter, the better! Secure your spot and make unforgettable memories at this exciting event!
Before and after the race, join the celebration at Dru Bru (Sno Pass) with an outdoor block party featuring delicious food, games, and a selection of beer, cider, wine, and soda. Race day includes two waves: runners will kick off at 10:00 AM, followed by joggers, walkers, and strollers at 10:45 AM. With a flat loop course starting and ending at the Palouse to Cascades State Park - Hyak Trailhead, participants will enjoy a thrilling experience in the tunnel's cool ambiance. Don’t forget to grab your optional race merchandise and come decked out in glow gear – the brighter, the better! Secure your spot and make unforgettable memories at this exciting event!
Organiser's Description
Saturday, July 12th, 2025
All-ages, 5k walk or run through the historic Snoqualmie tunnel. Afraid of the dark? Have no fear, the tunnel will be partially lit with LED lights. Following the race head to Dru Bru (Sno Pass) for an outdoor, all-ages, block party. Well have food, games, beer, cider, wine, and soda!
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS:
- Race T-Shirt, $15.00 (available until 6/29)
- LED Gloves, $14.50 (available until 6/29)
- Participation Medal, $6.00 (available until 6/29)
You will pick up your race merch onsite the day of the event.
Additional glow gear is highly encouraged, the brighter the better! If you're looking for wearable inspiration check out GlowUniverse.com [https://www.glowuniverse.com/]. We also suggest a personal flashlight or headlamp.
THE RACE:
WAVE 1 - Runners Only. Must be able to complete a 5K in under 45mins
Check-In / gear pick-up from 9:00am - 9:50am
Race starts at 10:00am
WAVE 2 - Joggers/Walkers/Strollers
Check-In / gear pick-up from 9:00am -10:30am
Race starts at 10:45am
The race is a loop. You will start and end at the Palouse to Cascades State Park - Hyak Trailhead parking lot (formally the Iron Horse State Park Trail). The course is pretty flat. You will start ~.5 mile outside the tunnel, run/walk approximately one mile in, turn around, and run/walk one mile out, back to the start. LED lights will help illuminate the tunnel and race course but a personal light is also recommended.
Additional Tunnel details and directions can be found here: PALOUSE TO CASCADES TRAIL - THE TUNNEL [https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/iron-horse-tunnel]
Using Google Maps search for "Hyak Parking Lot, Snoqualmie Pass, WA 98068." Traveling East or West on I-90 you will take exit 54.
PARKING:
There are two parking lots.
LOT 1 - HYAK TRAILHEAD LOT. All vehicles entering the state park must have a Discover Pass. These are sold onsite (and can be purchased the day of) or online (http://www.discoverpass.wa.gov/). This lot fills up fast.
LOT 2 - THE SUMMIT EAST LOWER LOT, which is a 5min walk to the event. No Discover Pass is required.
TUNNEL CONDITIONS:
Be prepared for extreme darkness and cold temperatures. For this event LED lights will help illuminate the path but a personal light is also recommended. The tunnel is chilly, the average temperature (year-round) is ~50 degrees, so we encourage you to wear a long-sleeved shirt or light jacket. The ground is made of compacted gravel.
BIKES:
To ensure the safety of our runners/ walkers this a bike-free event. Strollers are allowed. Since it's a public park we are required to keep the tunnel open to the public therefore bikes may be present but will not be officially part of the event.
KIDS:
This is a kid-friendly event. Children 4 and under are free (and do not need to register).
DOGS:
Animals are not allowed due to the number of participants and event conditions.
All-ages, 5k walk or run through the historic Snoqualmie tunnel. Afraid of the dark? Have no fear, the tunnel will be partially lit with LED lights. Following the race head to Dru Bru (Sno Pass) for an outdoor, all-ages, block party. Well have food, games, beer, cider, wine, and soda!
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS:
- Race T-Shirt, $15.00 (available until 6/29)
- LED Gloves, $14.50 (available until 6/29)
- Participation Medal, $6.00 (available until 6/29)
You will pick up your race merch onsite the day of the event.
Additional glow gear is highly encouraged, the brighter the better! If you're looking for wearable inspiration check out GlowUniverse.com [https://www.glowuniverse.com/]. We also suggest a personal flashlight or headlamp.
THE RACE:
WAVE 1 - Runners Only. Must be able to complete a 5K in under 45mins
Check-In / gear pick-up from 9:00am - 9:50am
Race starts at 10:00am
WAVE 2 - Joggers/Walkers/Strollers
Check-In / gear pick-up from 9:00am -10:30am
Race starts at 10:45am
The race is a loop. You will start and end at the Palouse to Cascades State Park - Hyak Trailhead parking lot (formally the Iron Horse State Park Trail). The course is pretty flat. You will start ~.5 mile outside the tunnel, run/walk approximately one mile in, turn around, and run/walk one mile out, back to the start. LED lights will help illuminate the tunnel and race course but a personal light is also recommended.
Additional Tunnel details and directions can be found here: PALOUSE TO CASCADES TRAIL - THE TUNNEL [https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/iron-horse-tunnel]
Using Google Maps search for "Hyak Parking Lot, Snoqualmie Pass, WA 98068." Traveling East or West on I-90 you will take exit 54.
PARKING:
There are two parking lots.
LOT 1 - HYAK TRAILHEAD LOT. All vehicles entering the state park must have a Discover Pass. These are sold onsite (and can be purchased the day of) or online (http://www.discoverpass.wa.gov/). This lot fills up fast.
LOT 2 - THE SUMMIT EAST LOWER LOT, which is a 5min walk to the event. No Discover Pass is required.
TUNNEL CONDITIONS:
Be prepared for extreme darkness and cold temperatures. For this event LED lights will help illuminate the path but a personal light is also recommended. The tunnel is chilly, the average temperature (year-round) is ~50 degrees, so we encourage you to wear a long-sleeved shirt or light jacket. The ground is made of compacted gravel.
BIKES:
To ensure the safety of our runners/ walkers this a bike-free event. Strollers are allowed. Since it's a public park we are required to keep the tunnel open to the public therefore bikes may be present but will not be officially part of the event.
KIDS:
This is a kid-friendly event. Children 4 and under are free (and do not need to register).
DOGS:
Animals are not allowed due to the number of participants and event conditions.
Races
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Snoqualmie Tunnel 5k Glow Run
Incl. $2.62 Fee
Sat 12th July 2025 (10:00AM PDT)
$29.62
Wave 1 Runners Only. Must be able to complete a 5K in under 45mins Check-In / gear pick-up from 9:00am - 9:50am Race starts at 10:00am Wave 2 Joggers/Walkers/Strollers Check-In / gear pick-up from 9:00am -10:30am Race starts at 10:45am Optional add-ons: - Race T-shirt, $15.00 (available until 6/28) - LED gloves, $14.50 (available until 6/28) - Participation Medal, $6.00 (available until 6/28) You will pick up your race merch onsite the day of the event.
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