Snoqualmie Tunnel 5k Glow Run

Snoqualmie Tunnel 5k Glow Run

Date: Saturday, July 11th, 2026
Location: Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail - Hyak Parking
Snoqualmie Pass, WA US 98068

Race Details

• Event Type: All-ages, 5k walk or run through the historic Snoqualmie tunnel.
• Lighting: The tunnel will be partially lit with LED lights.
• After Party: Head to Dru Bru (Sno Pass) for an outdoor, all-ages, block party with food, games, 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

Event Day Merchandise

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 Waves

Wave 1 - Runners Only

• Check-In: 9:00am - 9:50am
• Start Time: 10:00am

Wave 2 - Joggers/Walkers/Strollers

• Check-In: 9:00am -10:30am
• Start Time: 10:45am

Course Information

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.

Additional Information

Parking:

• 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 (Discover Pass). This lot fills up fast.
• Lot 2 - The Summit East Lower Lot: 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 registration, visit the race website.