Iron Horse Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Iron Horse Half Marathon takes place on August 30, 2026 in North Bend, Washington. It is a point-to-point half marathon that starts at Olallie State Park and finishes at Meadowbrook Farm (1711 Boalch Ave NW, North Bend, WA 98045). The event includes an in-person half marathon (13.1 miles) and a virtual half marathon option with limited spots; virtual participants receive a shirt, medal, and bib by mail. Registrations are non-refundable; the race organizer allows deferrals and transfers per its policies. Participants 22 and under or 65 and over may qualify for a 15% registration discount.
Course and logistics
The course follows the Palouse to Cascade Trail and the Snoqualmie Valley Trail, both former railroad corridors. The surface is unpaved hard-packed dirt with a generally steady, gentle downhill grade and an approximate total elevation loss of 880 feet (start around 1300 ft, finish around 400 ft). There are five aid stations stocked with Tailwind electrolytes and GU gels, spaced about 2-3 miles apart. The event is cupless to reduce waste; runners are encouraged to use a handheld bottle, hydration pack, or a small reusable cup. Chartered shuttles run from the finish to the start on race morning. The race offers free gear check at the start line; runners must provide their own bag. Awards are given to the top three overall male, female, and non-binary finishers by gun time, plus age-group awards in five-year increments. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
