- Weather
- 48°Ftypical start
- Field size
- ~1,500 runners
- Course
- Net downhill
- Elevation
- 50 ft gain · -2,000 ft net
High BQ rate along Cascade rail-trail
PR9.6Weather9.2Experience7.4
All marathons
Mid-September · West Coast · Point-to-Point
Cascade Express Marathon & Half Marathon
North Bend, WA
Event: Cascade Express Marathon
- Best for PR
- Boston Qualifier
- Scenic
Registration opens on the organizer's site
- Typical start temp
- 44°F(estimated)
- Field size
- ~800 runners(estimated)
- Course
- Net downhill
- Elevation
- 50 ft gain · -2,000 ft net(estimated)
Why runners choose this race
A point-to-point course around North Bend, WA, that gives back elevation for most of the race.
Good fit if
- · PR attempts
- · Boston qualification
- · Runners who care about scenery
- · Runners who want a low-key start
Think twice if
- · You want crowds and on-course energy
Course and logistics
- Course type
- Point-to-Point
- Surface
- Road
- Total gain
- 50 ft(estimated)
- Total loss
- 2,050 ft(estimated)
- Net elevation
- -2,000 ft(estimated)
- Field size
- ~800 runners(estimated)
- Crowd support
- Quiet, low-key
- Entry
- Easy
- Entry fee
- $149(most recent listed price)
- Day of week
- Saturday
- Start / finish
- Start and finish in different locations
Race details
- Typical timing
- Mid-September
- Next confirmed date
- Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Registration
- Open now
- Region
- West Coast
- Editorial tier
- Recommended
- Prestige
- 7.0/10(estimated)
- Data last reviewed
- 2026-08-26
Event: Cascade Express Marathon
Good to know
- Best for PR
- Boston Qualifier
- Scenic
- Point-to-point
- Net downhill
- Easy entry
Race-day weather
Modelled from location, month and coastal proximity — not verified race history.
ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk
Typical start sits at 44°F — excellent marathon conditions.
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