Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon

JUN
7
2026
Run a fast, scenic marathon or half marathon on a downhill rail trail through the Pacific Northwest. The USATF-certified course is a Boston qualifier and features a run through the historic Snoqualmie Tunnel. Events are scheduled for multiple dates in 2026.
Sun 7 Jun 2026
26 miles 13 miles

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Course and Distances

The Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon is a road race held on multiple dates in 2026. It features a marathon distance and a half marathon. The 2026 events will use an alternate route due to storm damage.

Route and Features

The marathon course is USATF-certified and remains a Boston Marathon qualifier. The route is described as a smooth downhill rail trail with approximately 1,000 feet of net downhill for both distances. It passes through the Snoqualmie Tunnel. The scenery is of the Pacific Northwest.

Event Information

Race dates are June 7th, August 9th, and September 13th, 2026. Registration is set to open on February 13, 2026. The course records for the original route are a men's time of 2:25:01 and a women's time of 2:42:46. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

26 mi
Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon