Cascade Express Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool conditions, steady pacing advised
Runners will face a temperature range from 51°F at the start to 59°F by the finish, with average humidity at 57%. Light winds will not significantly impact performance, but runners should prepare for headwinds from miles 2 to 14 and crosswinds on other sections. Given the cool temperatures, a steady pacing strategy is recommended, especially during the descent from mile 15 to the finish.
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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
