Wenatchee Marathon
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Event overview
The Wenatchee Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k take place in Wenatchee, Washington on April 18, 2026. All races begin and end at the Numerica Performing Arts Center in downtown Wenatchee. The event is USATF sanctioned and the marathon and half marathon are USATF certified; the marathon is a Boston-qualifying course. Walkers are welcome in all events. Finishers in every distance receive a custom Wenatchee Marathon finisher medal. The event is produced by TedDriven, a social benefit organization that supports cancer research and local non-profits.
Distances
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10k
- 5k
Course, support and race services
Races follow the Apple Capital Loop Trail and paved riverside trails along the Columbia River, with Cascade Mountain views. The course is mostly flat with a few rolling hills and remains open to other trail users; runners are asked to stay to the right. Mile markers use blue signs for the marathon and 10k and orange signs for the half marathon.
Support stations are placed about every 2 miles and supply Skratch energy drink and water; Vaseline and Band-Aids are available. Energy gel locations are listed for half and full marathon participants. Specific aid station locations include Walla Walla Park, Confluence State Park, and several points in East Wenatchee and along the river. A first aid tent will be at the finish and EMT support will be on-hand. Pets, strollers, and other tethered equipment are not allowed. Timing uses embedded bib chips; results are posted online. Awards include overall winners and age-group places; age-group awards must be picked up and are not shipped. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
