Iron Horse Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Iron Horse Half Marathon is a USATF certified, point-to-point half marathon held in Washington state on August 30, 2026. The course follows sections of the Palouse to Cascade Trail and the Snoqualmie Valley Trail, both former railroad corridors. The in-person event covers 13.1 miles with an overall elevation loss of approximately 880 feet. A virtual option is available; virtual entries are limited and include mailed swag.
Course and race logistics
The course starts at Olallie State Park and finishes at Meadowbrook Farm in North Bend; the surface is unpaved hard-packed dirt with a few road crossings. There are five aid stations stocked with Tailwind electrolytes and GU gels, spaced about 2-3 miles apart. The event is cupless; participants are encouraged to use a handheld bottle, hydration pack, or a small reusable cup. Chartered shuttles transport participants from the finish to the start on race morning; start-line parking is not allowed and finish-line parking is at Meadowbrook Farm, 1711 Boalch Ave NW, North Bend, WA 98045. The race offers free gear check (drop at the start; bring your own bag). Awards are given to the top three male, female, and non-binary finishers by gun time and to age groups in five-year increments; awards must be picked up at the event. Registration is non-refundable, with options to defer or transfer entries per the organizer’s policies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.