Hyak Parking Lot, Snoqualmie Pass WA
Saturday, July 11th, 2026
Race Details
Date: Saturday, July 11th, 2026
Location: Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail - Hyak Parking, Snoqualmie Pass, WA US 98068
Event Overview
- All Ages: 5k walk or run through the historic Snoqualmie tunnel.
- Lighting: The tunnel will be partially lit with LED lights.
- Post-Race Fun: Join us for an outdoor block party at Dru Bru (Sno Pass) featuring food, games, and beverages.
- Atmosphere: Enjoy a lively celebration with beer, cider, wine, and soda!
Optional Add-Ons
- Race T-Shirt: $15.50 (available until 6/26)
- LED Gloves: $14.00
- Participation Medal: $7.50
Race Guidelines
You will pick up your race merch onsite the day of the event. Additional glow gear is highly encouraged: the brighter the better! If you're looking for wearable inspiration, check out GlowUniverse.com. We also suggest a personal flashlight or headlamp.
The Race
Wave 1 - Runners Only: Must be able to complete a 5K in under 45 mins
- Check-In: gear pick-up from 9:00am - 9:50am
- Race Start: 10:00am
Wave 2 - Joggers/Walkers/Strollers:
- Check-In: gear pick-up from 9:00am - 10:30am
- Race Start: 10:45am
The race is a loop. You will start and end at the Palouse to Cascades State Park - Hyak Trailhead parking lot (formerly the Iron Horse State Park Trail). The course is pretty flat. You will start ~.5 mile outside the tunnel, run/walk approximately one mile in, turn around, and run/walk one mile out, back to the start. LED lights will help illuminate the tunnel and race course, but a personal light is also recommended.
Parking
There are two parking lots.
- Lot 1 - Hyak Trailhead lot: All vehicles entering the state park must have a Discover Pass. These are sold onsite (and can be purchased the day of) or online at discoverpass.wa.gov. This lot fills up fast.
- Lot 2 - The Summit East Lower Lot: This lot requires a 5min walk to the event. No Discover Pass is required.
Tunnel Conditions
Be prepared for extreme darkness and cold temperatures. For this event, LED lights will help illuminate the path, but a personal light is also recommended. The tunnel is chilly: the average temperature (year-round) is ~50 degrees, so we encourage you to wear a long-sleeved shirt or light jacket. The ground is made of compacted gravel.
Bikes
To ensure the safety of our runners/walkers, this is a bike-free event. Strollers are allowed. Since it's a public park, we are required to keep the tunnel open to the public: therefore, bikes may be present but will not be officially part of the event.
Kids
This is a kid-friendly event. Children 4 and under are free (and do not need to register).
Dogs
Animals are not allowed due to the number of participants and event conditions.
More Information
For more details and to register, visit the event page at Snoqualmie Tunnel Glow Run.
