Jack & Jill Downhill Marathon

Jack & Jill Downhill Marathon in North Bend, Washington offers four options over a weekend: Marathon and Half Marathon on both Saturday and Sunday. The race showcases a fast, gentle downhill course on a scenic Washington trail, beginning after the Snoqualmie Tunnel and delivering a 2,000-foot net drop over the last 23 miles to the Palouse Trail on a shaded dirt/gravel surface. It’s USATF-sanctioned and frequently listed among fast courses.

Expect rolling starts, generous aid stations about every 2.5 miles, and logistical details such as half marathon shuttles and finish-line drop bags. Boston qualifying potential and PRs are possible. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.