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Super Marathon

North Bend, WA
Saturday, June 21, 2025

  4 Stars from 2 Reviews

Description

The Super Marathon course is one of the fastest in the country. The low starting elevation of 2,550' and gentle decent makes the courses great for fast times. It is the perfect race to set a PR, snag a BQ and have a great time. Don't let "trail" in the description deter you. The courses are smooth and runnable much like road events. You can expect fast feet with 1,500' of total elevation loss at a consistent grade.

The Super Marathon course starts at Snoqualmie Pass, makes a 5 mile out and back on the Iron Horse trail before entering the 2.4 mile Snoqualmie Tunnel. The first 7.5 miles of the course are relatively flat with minimal elevation gain or loss. The course becomes downhill after running through the tunnel to the finish at Rattlesnake Lake Park.

The Cascade Express Marathon is held on the same course in late September.



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Race Information

Race Dates

2025: Saturday, June 21, 2025
2024: Saturday, June 22, 2024


Course Information

Profile: Downhill
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Trail

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


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 60°F (15°C)
Average High: 68°F (20°C)
Average Low: 52° F (11°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 102.97
Course Score: 103.73


Race Size

2024: 384 Finishers
2023: 292 Finishers
2022: 295 Finishers
2021: 339 Finishers
2020: No Results
2019: 341 Finishers


BQ Percentages

2024: 20.8%
2023: 17.1%
2022: 16.6%
2021: 12.4%
2020: N/A
2019: 27.9%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: Yes


Weather Averages for Last 7 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 75°F  (24°C)
Low: 55°F  (13°C)

Race Start Conditions

60°F  (16°C)
Humidity: 76%

Partially cloudy
ESE 3 mph

PR Score

356.07

Course Score

103.73





How does the Super Marathon Rank?


The Super Marathon was the 182nd largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 157th largest in 2022.

This year 20.8% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 17.1% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.

This gives the Super Marathon the 74th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 44th highest percentage so far in 2024.


Its Course Score of 103.73 ranks it as the 13th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 6th fastest course in Washington.

The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are slightly above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Super Marathon a PR Score of 102.97. This PR Score ranks it as the 15th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 6th fastest in Washington.

Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.


Super Marathon Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 2578 feet (785m)
Min Elevation: 992 feet (302m)

Elevation Gain: 126 feet (38m)
Elevation Loss: 1695 feet (516m)


Super
Course updated 08/21/2024



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Recent Super Marathon Reviews

4 Stars from 2 Reviews
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SoCalB's review of 2022 Super Marathon.   

4 / 5 Stars

Review

Beautiful Course, especially the first five mile loop along the Iron Horse Trail along Keechelus Lake. The tunnel was a unique experience and the descent was gradual and easy on the legs.

The race was small, so there was no "Expo" or packet pick-up event. Bibs were given out on race morning, which turned out okay. The return buses to the start seemed to be a logistical challenge for the race organizers. I think there were supposed to run every 20-30 mins, but I waited at least 30 mins and others were there before me for at least 15 mins.


Race Tips

Unless you have exceptional night vision, I would suggest carrying a bright light for the tunnel. The gravel surface in the tunnel is rutted in many places and you could easily turn an ankle if not careful. Also, it was very warm for the marathon this June, so I would suggest carrying a water bottle for the miles in-between aid stations in similar conditions. This really helped my in the later miles when everyone else was overheating.

While the gravel course was generally okay, please note you are essentially restricted to using two single track groves/lanes on the path during long stretches of the course (similar to car tires creating two hard packed lines on a dirt road). This sometimes posed a problem with oncoming mountain bike or hiker traffic as you would have to move back a forth between to the tracks and cross over the uneven center section with larger rocks.


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

I stayed at the Summit Inn, which made for a very short drive to the start. Even so, the Hyak Trail parking lot was full when I arrived an hour before the race start.


Anonymous's review of 2021 Super Marathon.   

4 / 5 Stars

Review

I have run this course twice. Its a great course. - nice gentle decline, typically a cool temp to start, very scenic. Be sure to wear shoes appropriate for rocky trails - slipped on a rock and slid on the gravel on my back at mile 12 in vaporflys.

I placed first in my age group both times I ran this race. The second time I tried 4 times to contact the organizers after never receiving an age group first place medal. No response.


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