4 events in North Bend, Washington

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!

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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.

Join us Labor Day weekend 2026 for an incredible sprint triathlon. Includes 1/4 mile swim in the crystal clear waters of Rattlensnake Lake with with fresh snow melt off the Cascades Mountains from the Cedar watershed. A mixed road/trail course (3 mile/7 mile) up the Palouse to Cascade Mountain bike trail (regular road bike is Okay) on this limestone/hard packed dirt trail. You top off your day with a 4 mile trail run on 3 mile of asphalt bike path and 1 mile of hard packed limestone/dirt path of the scenic Rattlesnake and Cascades Park. Don't miss this hidden gem of the Pacific Northwest. The event fills up fast and has a cap. Good Luck!

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There is plenty of free parking at Rattlesnake Lake SPU (Seattle Public Utilities) lot. If you park at the Washington State Trail lot you will have to display a Discover Pass ($15/day or $45/yr) https://discoverpass.wa.gov/. Optional packet pick up Saturday Sept 5, 2026, 4- 5:30 pm at race site. Mandatory Safety briefing Thursday Sept 3, 2026, 5 pm. It is recorded so if you miss it you can watch the recording. Also will include rules and regulations for the USAT sanctioned race.

#5 Fastest Boston Qualifier in the Nation

The Cascade Express Marathon & Half in North Bend, WA offers fast, scenic downhill marathon and half marathon courses along the Palouse to Cascades Trail that meet Boston Marathon qualifying standards with no 5-minute penalty.

This course is a premier Boston Qualifier, with a high BQ rate! Enjoy 26.2 miles of fast scenic downhill with a gorgeous view of the Cascade Mountains as you glide down the gravel trail on this point-to-point course. This is the ONLY marathon course that features jaw-dropping views as you run along Keechelus Lake. With 1247’ of gradual net downhill, we assure you that you will “find your super fast” on the way to a speedy time, PR, or BQ!

This is the third and final event in our 3-race Downhill Super Series. Downhill Super Series

The Cascade Express Half is one of the fastest half-marathon courses in the country! Enjoy 13.1 miles of scenic downhill with a gorgeous view of the Cascade Mountains as you glide down the gravel trail on this point-to-point course. This is the ONLY half-marathon course that features a run through the famous 2.4-mile Snoqualmie Tunnel. With 1000’ of gradual net downhill, we assure you that you will “find your super fast” on the way to a speedy time or a PR!

Enjoy your finish with a custom medal, a tech shirt, and a drop bag.

Marathon USATF certification WA25021RMB

Marathon is a Boston qualifier

Half Marathon USATF certification WA25023RMB

Visit the official race website for full race details, course maps, and race weekend information: Cascade Express