Yakima River Canyon Marathon
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Yakima River Canyon Marathon and Half-Marathon - March 28, 2026
The event offers point-to-point marathon and half-marathon courses that run through the Yakima River Canyon on a USATF certified route along paved Washington State Route 821 between Ellensburg and Selah, Washington. The marathon course begins near Canyon Road in Ellensburg and follows the Yakima River downstream to rural Selah with notable hills, many curves, and a net elevation loss of a few hundred feet.
Distances
- Marathon
- Half-Marathon
Logistics include race-day bus transportation between hotel/civic center locations and the start areas, packet pickup on the weekend, and drop-bag service to the finish area (bags supervised; organizers not responsible for lost items). The half-marathon field is limited to 200 entries due to bus logistics. Registration is online only; there is no in-person registration on race day or the day before. Race deferral and price-change deadlines apply.
Course support features aid stations every 2 to 3 miles providing water, Powerade, medical supplies, and restrooms. Awards will be presented in real time at the finish line for overall and age-group divisions, including top three male and female finishers and age groups from 19 and under in five-year increments to 85+. The course is open for seven hours; early marathon starts are available by approval and are not eligible for age-group awards. Bicycles and baby joggers are not allowed, and spectator access is limited to start, finish, and the Thrall Road intersection. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
