Jack & Jill Downhill Marathon, Half Marathon Washington

Race Overview

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Course Description

• Type: Fast, gentle downhill course
• Location: North Bend, WA, just 31 miles east of Seattle
• Drop: Gradual 2000-foot net drop over 23 miles
• Surface: Hard-packed, shaded dirt/gravel road

Runner Testimonials

":The finish line was awesome! They announce your name and let you know if you qualified for Boston. The crowd was amazing at the finish. And yes, I rang that PR bell with Pride! Would I run this marathon again? Absolutely!": - Annie

":This was an incredibly well organized race and package pickup.": - Marilee

":Best finish line ever!": - Nicole

":Thanks for another fun event! See you again soon.": - Marilee

Shuttle Bus Information

• Marathon: No shuttle to the start. You are responsible for your own transportation.
• Half Marathon: Shuttle buses will take runners to the trailhead: a scenic 1-mile walk to the start follows.
• 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 is staggered by pace groups with ~1 minute between waves.
• Congestion: Line up according to pace to reduce congestion.
• Half Marathoners: Arrive on time to avoid uphill walking.

Shoes & Tunnel Gear

• Footwear: Road shoes are perfect: trail shoes are not necessary.
• Gaiters: Some runners use gaiters to prevent kicking up rocks.
• Marathon Requirement: Runners must carry a light for the tunnel.

Aid Stations

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

Bib Rules

• Bib Integrity: Do NOT run with someone else’s bib.
• Safety: This creates safety, emergency contact, and result issues.

Packet Pickup

Location: Snoqualmie Running Company

38843 SE Newton St, Snoqualmie, WA 98065

• 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.

Drop Bags

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

Refund Policy Reminder

No refunds, deferrals, or transfers. The only exception is if you volunteer to support the event.

Event Details

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

Race Registration

Race Date: July 25, 2026

Location: 44701 SE North Bend Way, North Bend, WA

Register Here