Courses

Super Hyak Marathon

Start & Finish

  • Start: 7:00AM - Hyak Trail Head at Palouse to Cascades State Park

  • Finish: Homestead Valley Trailhead

The Course

Super Hyak Marathon begins near Snoqualmie Pass before descending along the Palouse to Cascades Trail.

1,247’ Net Downhill - USATF Certified
1,414’ Total Elevation Loss

Start Elevation: 2,565.6’
Finish Elevation: 1,318.9’

The profile is steady and sustained - designed for controlled speed, not reckless quad punishment.

Runners settle into rhythm early before unlocking the full advantage of the descent.

This is engineered downhill.

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. There are no shuttles before the race start.

Certification & Qualification

  • Boston Marathon Qualifier

  • USATF Certified Course: WA25021RMB

super hyak marathon elevation total descent 1414', net downhill 1247'
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Super Hyak Half

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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 1000 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

Silver circular badge with the USATF logo, a stylized red and navy winged star, and the text "USATF 2026 Sanctioned Event" around the edge.
super hyak half marathon profile 1000 feet net downhill