Date
7/30/17 |
Avg Temps f.
55/77 |
Gain/Loss in ft
15/2000 |
Furthest Aid
~2 miles |
Highest Elev.
2550 |
Start
6:30am |
Surface
Flat, road-like trail |
Time Limit
6.5 hours |
Sunrise/set
5:44am/8:45pm |
Longest Climb
N/A |
Summary: Jack & Jill’s Downhill Marathon is a fast gentle downhill course on one of Washington’s most scenic trails. After you pass through the Snoqualmie Tunnel, the next 23 miles are a gradual 2000 foot net drop down the John Wayne Trail on a hard-packed, shaded dirt/gravel road.
Race Details
Lessons Learned from Race Reports
- After a half mile runners enter the pitch black tunnel for 2.4 miles. A light source such as a headlamp is strongly recommended and you can drop it with volunteers after the tunnel.
- Be sure to review the information on parking and shuttles, as the start and finish are in different locations.
- Chilly at the start since it’s higher in elevation
- GPS watches often lose a signal in the tunnel and don’t give good feedback in there
- Not tons of runners and not tons of spectators, so on your own for a lot of it
- Wearing gaitors could be helpful in keeping the rocks out of your shoes, as it’s on a very crushed gravel course.
Elevation
Total gain/loss: 15/2000
Total climbs: None
Aid stations
Total aid stations: 11
Furthest distance apart: ~2 miles
What’s available: All aid stations will be staffed and have water. Gatorade and water will be provided at aid stations 3 – 10. Each aid station will be equipped with a first aid kit and Medics will be at miles 8 and 16.
Crew access
Not a spectator-friendly course. Best place is at the finish line! Some information given here.
Race qualifiers
Boston!
Race Reports
https://teamrunrun.com/jack-jill-downhill-marathon-race-report-julie-u/
http://www.darelruns.com/races/2016/7/31/jack-jills-downhill-marathon-north-bend-wa
https://runfastersarah.com/2016/08/03/jack-jill-downhill-marathon-race-recap/
Strava activities and GPX files
https://www.strava.com/activities/660479260
https://www.strava.com/activities/660318926