What is the course like for Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon (OLD)?

Downhill course on Trail. See the elevation chart on this page for details.

Is Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon (OLD) USATF certified?

Yes this race is listed as certified.

What are typical race-day temperatures for Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon (OLD)?

Average ~59F (high 68F / low 50F).

Can I generate a pace band for Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon (OLD)?

Yes use the Pace Band button on this page to create a course-specific pace band.

Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon (OLD) | Race Info, Course, Elevation & Pace Band

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Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon (OLD)

North Bend,
Sunday, June 7, 2026

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Course Description

**From the Race Organizer regarding the 2026 race - "We were recently informed that due to severe storm damage to multiple sections of our race course, we will not be permitted to use the original course for the 2026 Tunnel Marathons..." More Info.

We have updated the course information on FindMyMarathon.com with the new 2026 course information.

The downhill Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon course is a very fast course and usually one the top Boston Qualifiers. The course is mostly packed gravel on an old railway with an average decline of 2.2%. Runners will also run just over two miles through a tunnel.

The course is also home to the Tunnel Vision and Tunnel Light Marathon.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Sunday, June 7, 2026
2025: Sunday, June 8, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Downhill
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Trail

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 59°F (15°C)
Average High: 68°F (20°C)
Average Low: 50° F (10°C)

PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 104.53
Course Score: 104.88

Race Size

2025: 804 Finishers
2024: 852 Finishers
2023: 757 Finishers
2022: 520 Finishers
2021: 538 Finishers
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: 23.1%
2024: 39.2%
2023: 41%
2022: 39%
2021: 36.8%
2020: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: Yes

Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 2603 feet (793m)
Min Elevation: 521 feet (158m)

Elevation Gain: 76 feet (23m)
Elevation Loss: 2116 feet (645m)

Course updated 12/23/2025

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