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Runners descending the Super Hyak Marathon net downhill course

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

Elevation profile showing net downhill Super Hyak Marathon course
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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

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Elevation profile showing net downhill Super Hyak Half Marathon course
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