Yakima River Canyon Marathon and Half-Marathon

Event Overview

Join us for one of the Pacific Northwest's most scenic Boston Qualifiers. Our marathon and half marathon point to point courses travel through the spectacular Yakima River Canyon on a USATF Certified course along paved Washington State Route 821 between Ellensburg and Selah, WA.

Awards

• Awards Offered: Overall and age-group awards this year.
• Distribution: Awards will be distributed in real time at the finish line -- check for results at nsplit.com/results.

Cutoff Times

• Enforcement: Cut-off times will be enforced this year.
• Early Start: Contact the race director for an early start if you anticipate taking more than six-and-a-half hours.
• Eligibility: Early starters are not eligible for age-group awards.

Price Information

• Price Increase: Prices increase by $10 after Feb 27. Sign up early!
• Registration: Online only, no in-person registration on race day or the day before.

Race Deferrals

• Deadline: Inform us by March 27 to defer your entry to next year.

Half Marathon Entry Limits

• Participants: Limited to 250 runners due to logistics involving bus transportation.
• Marathon Limit: No cap on marathon participants at this point.

Race Headquarters

Selah Civic Center, 216 South First Street, Selah, Washington.

Entry Includes

• Non-Refundable Entry: T-shirt, race-day transportation, finisher medal, and finisher’s certificate.

Weekend Schedule

• Friday, April 2: Packet pickup for the Marathon and Half-Marathon from 3-8 p.m. at the Selah Civic Center.
• Saturday, April 3 (Race Day):
  • Marathon packet pickup at the Ellensburg Days Inn from 6-7:45 a.m.
  • Half-Marathon packet pickup at the Selah Civic Center from 6-7:45 a.m.

Course Records, Maps & Descriptions

• Course Records: Click Here
• Marathon Course Information & Maps:
  • Start Map: Click Here
  • Course Map: Click Here
  • Course Profile: Click Here
  • Finish Map: Click Here

Marathon Race Start

Use Exit 109 from I-90. Go south past the Buzz Inn and Flying J Truck Plaza. Take the first left onto Berry Road to the race start headquarters at the Days Inn, 901 Berry Road.

Marathon Course Description

This point-to-point Marathon course is exceptionally scenic, offering views of the Yakima River Canyon. It starts on Canyon Road .2 mile south of the Berry Road intersection in Ellensburg, Wash. The course has two major hills and curves as it follows the Yakima River downstream.

Personal Gear

Drop bags to the Finish Area may be left at the designated vehicle in front of the Days Inn on race morning before 7:45 a.m. Do not place cash or expensive items in the bags.

Course Support

Aid stations will be located every 2-3 miles with water, Powerade, medical aid, and restrooms available throughout the race.

Race Finish

Use exit 26 from I-82. There will be bus transportation from the finish area to the Selah Civic Center and the Best Western Ahtanum Inn.

Course Closure

The course will close at 3:00 p.m. Runners and walkers who have not finished will be given rides to the finish area. Early starts are only allowed with special permission.

Half-Marathon Information

• Course Maps:
  • Start Map: Click Here
  • Course Map: Click Here
  • Course Profile: Click Here
  • Finish Map: Click Here
• Start Time & Location: The 9:30 a.m. start at the 13.1 mile marker of the Marathon.
• Transportation: Participants will be bused to the start from Selah Civic Center and Best Western Ahtanum Inn.

Personal Gear for Half-Marathon

Drop bags may be left on a designated bus at the start.

Bus Service

• Marathon: Buses will leave at 6:00 a.m. from Selah Civic Center and Best Western Ahtanum Inn.
• Half Marathon: Buses will leave at 8:00 a.m. from Selah Civic Center and Best Western Ahtanum Inn.

Awards &: Divisions

• Categories: Awards for the top three male and female finishers, and for the first three finishers in each age division.
• Results Checking: Check results in real time at nsplit.com/results.

Lodging, Accommodations & Weather

Yakima, WA:

• Best Western Ahtanum Inn: 2408 Rudkin Rd., 1-800-348-9701.

Ellensburg, WA:

• Days Inn: 901 Berry Road, 1-888-889-9870.
• Comfort Inn: 172