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Race: Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon Runner: Shannon Payne Race Date: 6/13/2021 Location: Snoqualmie Pass, WA Results: 4/26 F 50-54, 222/542 overall Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/5465021309 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? 1. The slightly downhill course is the perfect grade for feeling fast! 2. … Read more
Race: Tunnel Vision Marathon Runner: Kim K Race Date: 08/18/2019 Location: Hyak, WA Results: 5:31 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The course is beautiful! Starts at Snoqualmie Pass in the Cascades on a wide trail that was converted from an old train line. Very fast and easy because it is flat and … Read more
Race: Cascade Super Fast Half Runner: Vivian V Race Date: 06/29/2019 Location: Snoqualmie Pass, WA Results: 1:41:23 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/2490812101 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? No hills! Beautiful course Well-organized; great volunteers and pacers Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it … Read more
Race: Cascade Express Marathon Runner: Tess C Race Date: 09/29/2018 Location: Iron Horse Trail, Snoqualmie Pass, Washington Results: 4:01:55 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The scenery is beautiful. It’s a small no-fuss event (just over 200 finishers), with great people and awesome pacers. The downhill slope for … Read more
Race: The Light at the End of the Tunnel Runner: Candice C Race Date: 08/19/2018 Location: North Bend, WA Results: 05:29:54 PR! My husband says “that’s pretty bad” but hey it’s my 1st marathon after starting running 2.5 years ago! http://www.itsyourrace.com/Results/8084/2018/70627/25 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/1783927530/overview 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you … Read more
Date: 9/29/18 Location: Snoqualmie Pass, WA to Rattlesnake Lake Start Time: 8:00am Avg Temps (f): 57/42 Time Limit: 7 hours Summary: A popular race outside of Seattle, known for its mainly downhill course and crushed gravel footing on a point to point course, this course is PR friendly, and there are several race companies that … Read more
Race: The Light at the End of the Tunnel Runner: Andrew K Race Date: 06/10/2018 Location: North Bend, WA Results: 3:03:36 PR! Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/1630327398 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The Tunnel – I love how it’s so disorienting for 2 miles. When you get in … Read more
Race: Light at the End of the Tunnel Runner: Roey P Race Date: 06/10/2018 Location: Hyak Trailhead to North Bend (Snoqualmie Pass, WA) Results: 3:20 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The Course – All downhill. Almost 90 feet per mile downhill the whole way. Aid Stations – Spaced … Read more
Summary: The Tunnel Marathons include 3 summer marathons including the Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon in June, the Tunnel Vision Marathon in August, and the Tunnel Light Marathon in September. All 3 races are on the same course, a very fast, net downhill course that runs point to point from Hyak Parking … Read more
Date 8/20/17 Avg Temps f. 68/49 at the start Gain/Loss in ft 10/2000 Furthest Aid 2.5 miles Highest Elev. 2550 Start 8am (7am start available) Surface Flat, road-like trail Time Limit Not noted – 6? Sunrise/set 6:08am/8:10pm Longest Climb N/A Summary: The course is one of the fastest in the country. The course starts at … Read more
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 … Read more
Race: Cascade Super Series Marathon Runner: Dionne Date: 6/10/17 Location: Snoqualmie Pass, WA Results – 3:43:45 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most: Small race, fast course, and this year they gave us lights for the tunnel so we didn’t have to bring our own. At the end of the … Read more
Race: Tunnel Vision Marathon (Part of Tunnel Marathon series) Runner: Matt K Date: 8/21/2016 Location: North Bend, WA Results – 3:09:30 (13th of 225) 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most Good start line / finish line logistics, with easy parking and a relaxed, non-hectic start. Running through the tunnel. It’ll probably mess with … Read more
Race: Tunnel Vision Marathon (Part of Tunnel Marathon series) Runner: Dan S Date: 8/21/2016 Location: The race starts at Hyak (Snoqualmie Pass) and ends in North Bend, Washington. Results: 3:04.14 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most The course is pretty much tailor made for a personal record: gradual down, all the … Read more
Race: Tunnel Vision Marathon (Part of Tunnel Marathon series) Runner: Dionne H Date: 8/21/2016 Location: Hyak, WA Results – 3:41:02 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most Small race/not overly crowded Fast course Boston qualifier Not so much – aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you I can’t think … Read more