Course
A point-to-point USATF certified road marathon on Washington State Route 821 through the Yakima River Canyon between Ellensburg and Selah, following the river over two major hills and many curves for a net loss of a few hundred feet. The half marathon starts at the marathon's 13.1 mile point.
Key dates
- ✓Entries openedThu 1 Oct 2026
- ★Race daySat 3 Apr 2027
About
Join us for one of the Pacific Northwest's most scenic Boston Qualifiers. Our marathon and half marathon point to point courses travel through the spectacular Yakima River Canyon on a USATF Certified course along paved Washington State Route 821 between Ellensburg and Selah, WA.
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