North Bend, Washington · Sunday, June 7, 2026
The Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon and Half is a half marathon and marathon event held on Sunday, June 7, 2026. It is located in North Bend, Washington.
100-mile endurance race through Washington's rugged Cascade Mountains, featuring tall trees and tough trails in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
Join us for this Summer Classic! Run the Trestle. The half 13.1 goes over five trestles overlooking the the beautiful Cedar River. Grab a buddy and come out and compete on this hard packed lime stone course under the cool summer breezes, and shaded course. All registrants get a cool racing t-shirt and all finishers get a custom designed 'I ran the Trestle in Maple Valley WA' medalion. Good Luck!
Event details and schedule
There is plenty of parking at Frank V. Habenict Rotary park. Portable potty on site. We have the shelter reserved for hamburgers, hot dogs and Apple Pie after the race. Don't miss the excitement of Sammamish Running. Sign up today! Use code 'trestle' for six dollars off.
New Jack & Jill Course Update
We’re excited to officially confirm the new Jack & Jill Marathon & Half Marathon course.
Thank you for your patience and trust while we worked to secure the best possible course for runners to enjoy and crush their goals.
The updated course keeps the fast, PR-friendly experience Jack & Jill is known for — with fresh scenery and an improved race-day flow.
Course Highlights
• Point-to-point course
• Net downhill: ~1,100 feet
• Boston Qualifier eligible — no 5-minute downhill penalty
• Run through the iconic tunnel
• New scenic views including Lake Keecheles
Jack & Jill continues to be one of the fastest and most enjoyable marathon and half marathon experiences in the Pacific Northwest.
Race-Day Experience
• Professionally timed by Laurell (formerly Brooksee)
• Live tracking, mile splits, and printed finisher cards
• Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group Ranking — Tokyo 2027
• Our Super Pacers leading you to your best time
Looking for a different date?
The Downhill Super Series now offers three weekends and three fast courses:
• Jack & Jill Marathon & Half — ~1,100’ net downhill
• Super Hyak Marathon & Half — 1247’ net downhill
• Cascade Express Marathon & Half — 1247’ net downhill
Choose the weekend that fits your race calendar best.
We can’t wait to welcome you to the new Jack & Jill course.
Visit the official race website for full race details, course maps, and race weekend information: Jack & Jill Marathon & Half
IMPORTANT FOR 2026: Damage to the Iron Horse trail from the December floods mean that no events are being held there in 2026, including the Iron Horse Half. Our course will be re-routed to adjust to this. Participants will be notified once our course adjustments are finalized. Thank you for your patience.
The Iron Horse Half Marathon will take place on August 30th, 2026 and is a half marathon starting at Olallie State Park and finishing in North Bend. It is a beautiful course that winds along the river and through the woods. PLUS IT'S 90% DOWNHILL!
Race Website
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VIRTUAL RACE INFO - We have 40 spots for virtual runners. Once they sell out there are no more available. You can run the distance all at once or break it up into chunks and run it on the date of your choosing. You will receive a shirt and medal that will be mailed after the in person race.