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Jack and Jills Downhill Marathon - 2025

North Bend, WA
Sunday, July 26, 2026


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Course Description
13.1 miles flat, 13.1 miles downhill...This net-downhill, point-to-point course is designed for negative splits, PRs, and Boston Qualifying times. Run a smooth rail trail through the Cascade Mountains and the iconic Snoqualmie Tunnel.

The Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon course begins at Stampede Pass and follows the scenic Palouse to Cascades Trail toward Snoqualmie Pass. After returning to Hyak, the course continues along the rail trail toward the finish at Garcia in North Bend.

The first half of the marathon is mostly flat and runnable, followed by a long, gradual downhill for the final 13 miles— a profile designed for strong negative splits and fast finishes.

The race features both a Saturday and Sunday marathon and is run on a smooth, hard-packed gravel rail trail.





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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Sunday, July 26, 2026
2025: Sunday, July 27, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Downhill
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Trail

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: Yes


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 66°F (18°C)
Average High: 78°F (25°C)
Average Low: 55° F (12°C)


PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 99.65
Course Score: 101.04


Race Size

2025: 715 Finishers
2024: 701 Finishers
2023: 510 Finishers
2022: 515 Finishers
2021: 635 Finishers
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: 32.2%
2024: 30.1%
2023: 30.6%
2022: 28.2%
2021: 28.2%
2020: N/A


Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: Yes






Jack and Jills Downhill Marathon - 2025 Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Jack and Jills Downhill Marathon - 2025 was the largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2025, 32.2% of Jack and Jills Downhill Marathon - 2025 finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 30.1% of finishers qualified for Boston.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Jack and Jills Downhill Marathon - 2025 ranked among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.


The Jack and Jills Downhill Marathon - 2025 has a Course Score of 101.04, ranking it as the fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the fastest marathon course in Washington.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Jack and Jills Downhill Marathon - 2025 a PR Score of 99.65. The PR Score ranks the Jack and Jills Downhill Marathon - 2025 as the best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the best marathon for a PR in Washington.

Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Jack and Jills Downhill Marathon - 2025 compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Washington for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.

Jack and Jills Downhill Marathon - 2025 Marathon Rankings Summary

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 2578 feet (785m)
Min Elevation: 1696 feet (517m)

Elevation Gain: 392 feet (119m)
Elevation Loss: 1117 feet (340m)


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Course updated 02/12/2026





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