Jack & Jill Downhill Marathon, Half Marathon Washington

🏆 Race Overview

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Jack & Jill':s Downhill Marathon is a fast, gentle downhill course on one of Washington':s most scenic trails. North Bend, WA, is located just 31 miles east of Seattle. After you pass through the Snoqualmie Tunnel, you can enjoy the next 23 miles down a gradual 2000-foot net drop down the Cascade to Palouse Trail on a hard-packed, shaded dirt/gravel road. "YES," you can use your finish time to qualify for Boston or chalk up a new PR. Either way, this 26.2-mile journey is breathtakingly beautiful and sure to be a favorite.

🚌 Shuttle Bus Info

• Marathon: No shuttle to the start. You are responsible for your own transportation.
• Half Marathon: Shuttle buses will take runners to the trailhead. From there, it’s a scenic 1-mile walk to the start.
• Parking: No parking at the half marathon start, trailhead, or finish line.
• Return Shuttles: Provided to take all runners back to their original parking locations after the race.

⏱️ Rolling Start

• Staggered Start: Start is staggered by pace groups with ~1 minute between waves.
• Course Access: All runners will be on course within a few minutes.
• Pacing: Line up according to pace to reduce congestion—faster runners should not have to weave around.
• Half Marathoners: Don’t be late! A late start means walking uphill while others are racing downhill. Not fun.

👟 Shoes & Tunnel Gear

• Shoe Type: Road shoes are perfect. Trail shoes are not necessary.
• Gaiters: Some runners use gaiters to prevent kicking up rocks, but that’s personal preference.
• Light Requirement: Marathon runners MUST carry a light for the tunnel.
• Tear Tag: Use the tear tag on your bib to mark your light and drop it in the bucket at the tunnel exit.

💧 Aid Stations

• Location: Located every ~2.5 miles.
• Supplies: Stocked with water, Gatorade, and GU gels at select stations.

🚫 Bib Rules

• Personal Bib: Do NOT run with someone else’s bib. This creates safety, emergency contact, and result issues.
• Respect: We take this seriously—please respect the race, your fellow runners, and our volunteers.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Location: Snoqualmie Running Company, 38843 SE Newton St, Snoqualmie, WA 98065.
• Pickup Times: Friday, July 25 – 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM: Saturday, July 26 – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
• Race Day Pickup: PRE-PAID and PRE-ARRANGED ONLY for $25 paid by Wednesday of race week. Bibs will be available at the start line.
• Contents: You’ll receive your bib, shirt, and drop bag tag.

🎒 Drop Bags

• Amount: Bring a reasonable amount.
• Secure: Secure it tightly and use the provided bib tag for ID.
• Transportation: We’ll transport your drop bag to the finish.

❗ Refund Policy Reminder

• Policy: As noted at registration: No refunds, deferrals, or transfers.
• Exception: Our only exception is if you volunteer to support the event.

Thanks for being part of this amazing community—we can’t wait to see you out there!