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Cascade Express Half Marathon

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North Bend, WA, USA · September 12, 2026·
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Cascade Express Half Marathon race day weather

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Comfortable temps

Mild 51°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.

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About the Cascade Express Half Marathon

The Cascade Express Half Marathon runs 13.1 miles point to point on the Palouse to Cascades Trail, a former rail corridor from the Hyak Trailhead near Snoqualmie Pass toward North Bend, Washington. About a half mile in, the route enters the unlit 2.4-mile Snoqualmie Tunnel, then descends west on the old railroad grade to a finish near the Iron Horse Alt Access Trailhead. The course has a net downhill profile and is USATF-certified.

Race weekend

Saturday, September 12
7:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)
7:30 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

Cascade Express Half Marathon FAQ

When is the 2026 Cascade Express Half Marathon?

The 2026 Cascade Express Half Marathon will be held on Saturday September 12, 2026.

What is the time limit for the Cascade Express Half Marathon?

The time limit for the Cascade Express Half Marathon is 3.5 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Cascade Express Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 59°F and a low of 48°F with a 0% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best half marathon race plan.

What is the weather usually like for the Cascade Express Half Marathon?

Over the 6 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2021 to 2026), it averaged 56°F at the start and 58°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 1 of those years (2021).

What was the hottest Cascade Express Half Marathon?

Of the 6 years on record, 2024 was the warmest, reaching 65°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2021, at 43°F.

What was the windiest Cascade Express Half Marathon?

Of the 6 years on record, 2021 was the windiest, with wind averaging 7 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2026, at 0 mph.

Cascade Express Half Marathon weather history

Based on 6 years of data
Avg Temp
57°F
L:55° H:58°
RunScore
8
Conditions
Rain Freq
17%
1 of 6 yrs
Wind3mph
Dew44°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2026
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50°/52°-
10
2025
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58°/63°-
7
2024
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63°/65°-
6
2023
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54°/61°-
8
2022
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63°/63°-
9
2021
rain
43°/43°Light
9