Jump off Joe Marathon
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Event
The Jump off Joe races include three distances:
- 26.2 km (marathon)
- 13.1 km (half marathon)
- 10 km
The event is set near Jump off Joe Mountain, Kennewick, WA, on September 5, 2026. Registration opens January 1. Online registration closes early race week; in-person registration is available at packet pick-up and on race morning. Entry fees increase on April 1, August 1, and again during in-person registration. There are no refunds or deferrals. Each entry includes a finisher award and entry into a random prize drawing. A cash award is offered for breaking a course record.
Course and logistics
All courses run mainly on gravel roads on and around Jump off Joe Mountain. The half and full routes reach the mountain summit and provide views over the Tri-Cities and down into Oregon. The start/finish is near the intersection of Owens Road and Highway 397 (coordinates: 46.153992, -119.156997).
Course formats:
- 10k: out-and-back with an aid station at the turnaround.
- Half: out 5 miles to a turnaround, then to the summit; three aid stations, one passed twice.
- Marathon: follows Owens Road with loops onto Beck, Nine Canyon, and Kirk roads before summit; six aid stations, two passed twice.
Aid stations are spaced about 3-5 miles apart. Some stations are limited-service (water, gels, electrolytes, ice); others are full-service (PB&J, chips, fruit, water, electrolytes, pop, gels, ice). The race is cup-less; participants must bring bottles, bladders, or reusable cups. There are no restrooms on course beyond the start area. The course is not closed to traffic and runs on private-property edges - runners must stay on the roads. Organizers advise wearing footwear suitable for rough gravel roads and checking in at aid stations for accountability. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
