Courses
SUPER
hyak
MARATHON
Start & Finish
Start: 7:00AM - Hyak Trail Head at Palouse to Cascades State Park
Finish: Homestead Valley Trailhead
Course Description
Enjoy 26.2 miles of scenic, fast downhill running with stunning views of the Cascade Mountains. The course follows Keechelus Lake and passes through the iconic 2.4-mile Snoqualmie Tunnel, featuring a gentle net downhill of about 1400 feet—ideal for personal bests and Boston qualifying times with no 5-minute penalty.
Race Support
Restrooms: Available at the start, finish, and approximately every 2–3 miles along the course
Water & Aid Stations: Located every 2–3 miles, offering water and electrolyte drinks
Course Marshals: Positioned at key locations to provide directions and assistance
Medical Support: Available at the start, finish, and strategic points along the course
Additional Amenities
Free Parking: Available near the start line at the Summit I-90 Ski Area
Shuttle Service: Shuttles from the finish area to start-line parking run every 30–45 minutes, beginning around 10:00 AM
Certification & Qualification
Boston Marathon Qualifier
USATF Certified Course: WA25021RMB
SUPER
Hyak
HALF
Start & Finish
Start: 7:30 AM — Hyak Trailhead, Palouse to Cascades State Park
Finish: Garcia Crossing, located approximately one mile up from the main road — a pleasant, flat cool-down walk to the shuttle pickup area
Course Description
Run 13.1 miles of fast, scenic downhill through the iconic 2.4-mile Snoqualmie Tunnel, featuring a gentle net descent of approximately 800 feet—perfect for chasing a PR.
Race Support
Restrooms: Available at the start, finish, and approximately every 2–3 miles along the course
Water & Aid Stations: Located every 2–3 miles, offering water and electrolyte drinks
Course Marshals: Positioned at key locations to provide directions and assistance
Medical Support: Available at the start, finish, and strategic points along the courAdditional Amenities
Free Parking: Available near the start line at the Summit I-90 Ski Area
Shuttle Service: Shuttles from the finish area to start-line parking run every 30–45 minutes, beginning around 9:00 AM
Additional Amenities
Free Parking: Available near the start line at the Summit I-90 Ski Area
Shuttle Service: Shuttles from the finish area to start-line parking run every 30–45 minutes, beginning around 9:00 AM
Certification
USATF Certified Course: WA25023RMB
