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Early April · West Coast · Point-to-Point

Yakima River Canyon Marathon and Half-Marathon

Yakima, WA

Event: Yakima River Canyon Marathon

  • Best for PR
  • Boston Qualifier
  • Scenic

Registration opens on the organizer's site

Typical start temp
37°F(estimated)
Field size
~600 runners(estimated)
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
200 ft gain · -600 ft net(estimated)

Why runners choose this race

A point-to-point course around Yakima, 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
200 ft(estimated)
Total loss
800 ft(estimated)
Net elevation
-600 ft(estimated)
Field size
~600 runners(estimated)
Crowd support
Quiet, low-key
Entry
Easy
Entry fee
$85(most recent listed price)
Day of week
Saturday
Start / finish
Start and finish in different locations

Race details

Typical timing
Early April
Next confirmed date
Saturday, April 3, 2027
Registration
Not currently open
Region
West Coast
Editorial tier
Recommended
Prestige
6.0/10(estimated)
Data last reviewed
2026-08-26

Event: Yakima River Canyon 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.

Typical start
37°F(estimated)
By midday
45°F(estimated)
Dew point
25°F(estimated)
ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk

Typical start sits at 37°F good conditions.

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