Jack & Jill Downhill Marathon, Half Marathon Washington

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Speedy Course: We are in the World':s top 25 fastest courses! Learn more
• Scenic Route: Jack &: Jill's Downhill Marathon is a fast, gentle downhill course on one of Washington':s most scenic trails.
• Location: North Bend, WA, is located just 31 miles east of Seattle.
• Qualifications: You can use your finish time to qualify for Boston or chalk up a new PR.

🌲 Course Features

• Trail Info: Enjoy a gradual 2000-foot net drop down the Cascade to Palouse Trail on a hard-packed, shaded dirt/gravel road.
• Breathtaking Views: This 26.2-mile journey is breathtakingly beautiful and sure to be a favorite.
• Runner Experiences: "The finish line was awesome! They announce your name and let you know if you qualified for Boston." - Annie
• Organized Event: "This was an incredibly well organized race and package pickup." - Marilee

🚌 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, with a scenic 1-mile walk to the start.
• No 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 Starts: Start is staggered by pace groups with ~1 minute between waves.
• Course Access: All runners will be on course within a few minutes.
• Line Up: Line up according to pace to reduce congestion—faster runners should not have to weave around.
• Timeliness: Half Marathoners: Don’t be late! A late start means walking uphill while others are racing downhill.

👟 Shoes & Tunnel Gear

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

💧 Aid Stations

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

🚫 Bib Rules

• Personal Bibs: 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.
• Dates: 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.
• Items Provided: You’ll receive your bib, shirt, and drop bag tag.

🎒 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.
• Our only exception is if you volunteer to support the event.

🙌 Thank You

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