
Cascade Express Marathon & Half Marathon
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About the Race
A Premier Boston Qualifying Course in the Pacific Northwest! The Cascade Express Marathon & Half in North Bend, WA offers fast, scenic downhill marathon and half marathon courses along the Palouse to Cascades Trail that meet Boston Marathon qualifying standards with no 5-minute penalty. This course is a premier Boston Qualifier, with a high BQ rate! Enjoy 26.2 miles of fast scenic downhill with a gorgeous view of the Cascade Mountains as you glide down the gravel trail on this point-to-point ...
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How hard is the Cascade Express Marathon & Half Marathon Marathon?
We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.
What should I wear?
Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.
When does it sell out?
No published deadline. Most races raise the entry fee in tiers and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.
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