Super Hyak Marathon and Half

The Super HYAK Marathon & Half Marathon
One of the Pacific Northwest’s fastest and most scenic downhill races, built for runners chasing a personal best, a Boston Qualifier, or simply an unforgettable mountain-to-valley experience.

Set along the Palouse to Cascades Trail, this point-to-point course features smooth, consistent downhill grades through the Cascade foothills, alpine lakes, and forested tunnels. With nearly 1,500 feet of gradual downhill and no Boston Marathon time penalty, Super HYAK has earned its reputation as a top choice for PR seekers nationwide.

Whether you’re racing the marathon or half marathon, Super HYAK delivers a professionally produced, runner-focused experience, from thoughtful logistics and generous cutoffs to reliable aid stations and a fast, fair course.

Why runners choose Super HYAK:

✔️ Smooth, runnable downhill course (no steep drops)
✔️ Boston-qualifying course with no downhill penalty
✔️ USATF-certified & accurately measured
✔️ Scenic Cascade Mountain views + iconic tunnel section
✔️ Fully supported with aid stations, shuttles, and drop bags
✔️ Part of the Run Super Series, known for fast, well-run events

Your registration includes:

• Professionally timed race by Brooksee with live results & mile splits
• Printed finisher cards
• Custom finisher medal
• Technical race shirt
• Fully stocked aid stations
• Shuttle transportation
• Drop bag service
• Experienced race management and medical support

Race Details & Logistics
Full course details, schedules, packet pickup information, transportation logistics, and FAQs are provided below to help you plan your race weekend.

Marathon is a Boston Qualifier
USATF certification WA25021RMB  

Half Marathon
USATF certification WA25023RMB

The Super HYAK course features just under 1,500 feet of gentle downhill with no Boston Marathon time penalty.

The opening miles include a flat, scenic out-and-back along the lake at Hyak, giving runners time to establish pace and spread out before entering the 2.4-mile Snoqualmie Tunnel. With GPS often unreliable in the tunnel, this design allows runners to maintain rhythm and race confidently through one of the course’s most iconic sections.

Packet pickup will take place on Friday, the day before the race, at Snoqualmie Running.

Timing: TBD
Snoqualmie Running
38843 SE Newton St
Snoqualmie, WA 98065

Our goal is for the majority of runners to pick up their bibs on Friday. Due to the size of the event and race-morning logistics, we are not able to accommodate race-day bib pickup for everyone. Offering a generous pickup window on Friday allows the race to start on time and ensures a smooth experience for all participants.

Race Morning Bib Pickup (Limited – Add-On Only)
If you are absolutely unable to pick up your bib on Friday, race-morning bib pickup is available as a paid add-onduring registration for $25. All proceeds from this fee go directly to our non-profit partner.

1. How to add race-morning bib pickup
2. Log in to your RunSignup account or use the link in your registration confirmation email.
3. Click “Manage Registration.”
4. Select “Add Ons” (from the drop-down menu or upper right corner).
5. Choose “Pick Up Your Bib Race Morning” and complete payment.

Important:
You may add this option until the end of the day on Friday of race week. After that time, bib assignments are finalized and cannot be switched from Friday packet pickup to race-morning pickup.

Thank you for helping us keep race morning efficient and on schedule!

Race Weekend Schedule
FRIDAY
Packet Pickup
Snoqualmie Running — Snoqualmie, WA
⏰ Time: TBD

 
SATURDAY (Race Day)
Parking Lots Open: 6:00 AM
Race Start: 7:00 AM
Finish Line Opens: 9:30 AM
Finish Line Cut-Off: 2:00 PM
Finish Line to Parking Shuttles: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

 
⚠️ REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
ALL RUNNERS MUST BRING A HEADLAMP FOR THE TUNNEL.
There are no exceptions.

Packet Pick-up & Day of Registration: 
There is packet pickup on Friday at Snoqualmie Running in Snoqualmie WA, time TBD. If you can't make it, you can add-on day-of packet pickup to your registration for $25.

Parking:
Free parking near the start line is available at the Summit I-90 Ski Area. It is about a 10 minute walk from the free parking area to the start line. Parking is available at the Hyak Trailhead for a $10 day use fee or free for Washington Discover Pass holders. 

Finish Line:
Homestead Valley Trailhead. Dropped pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3KafprcBMz6gLsHY7 Milwaukee Rd, North Bend, WA

Shuttle Buses:
Runners will be bused back to the start line parking areas from the finish line. Buses will run every 30-45 minutes starting around 10 AM. 

The race begins at the Hyak Trailhead in Palouse to Cascades State Park, entering the iconic Snoqualmie Tunnel after just half a mile. Runners travel through the 2.4-mile tunnel, emerging into the heart of the Cascade Mountains.

From there, the course opens into approximately 800 feet of gentle downhill descent, carrying you across historic railroad trestles, past waterfalls, and through expansive mountain vistas. The result is a smooth, scenic, and highly runnable section that defines the Super HYAK experience.

The course is USATF-certified and accurately measured.

INTERACTIVE COURSE MAP

Race Weekend Schedule
FRIDAY
Packet Pickup
Snoqualmie Running — Snoqualmie, WA
⏰ Timing: TBD

 
SATURDAY (Race Day)
Parking Lots Open: 6:30 AM
Note: The marathon starts at 7:00 AM

Half Marathon Start: 7:30 AM
Finish Line Opens: 8:30 AM
Finish Line Cut-Off: 11:30 AM
Finish Line to Parking Shuttles: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

⚠️ REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
ALL RUNNERS MUST BRING A HEADLAMP FOR THE TUNNEL.
There are no exceptions.

Packet Pick-Up & Day-of Registration
Packet pickup will be held on Friday at Snoqualmie Running in Snoqualmie, WA.
⏰ Timing: TBD

Our goal is for runners to pick up packets on Friday whenever possible.
If you are unable to attend Friday packet pickup, race-day packet pickup is available as a paid add-on for $25.

To add race-day packet pickup:

1. Log in to your RunSignUp account
2. Select Manage Registration
3. Choose Add-Ons
4. Select Race-Day Packet Pickup

Parking
Start Line Parking (Hyak):

Free parking is available near the start line at the Summit at Snoqualmie I-90 Ski Area

Approximately a 10-minute walk to the start line
Hyak Trailhead parking is available for:

$10 day-use fee, or
Free with a Washington Discover Pass

Finish Line Location
The finish line is located on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail, approximately ¼ mile from the “Iron Horse Alt Access” Trailhead.

Directions to the Finish Line
From Hyak:

1. Exit the Hyak parking lot and turn left onto NF-906
2. At the stop sign, turn left onto WA-906 North
3. Drive 0.4 miles, then turn right following signs for I-90 West (Seattle)
4. Take I-90 West and exit at Exit 38 – SE Homestead Valley Road
5. Turn left at the bottom of the ramp onto SE Homestead Valley Road
6. Drive under the freeway, then turn right to stay on SE Homestead Valley Road
7. About 0.2 miles later, you’ll see a dirt road on the left
8. Park along SE Homestead Valley Road and walk approximately 1 mile up the dirt road
9. At the Iron Horse Trail crossing (metal gates on both sides), turn left onto the trail
10. The finish line is about 0.2 miles from the gate

🚫 DO NOT attempt to drive up the dirt road to park closer. This is a runner safety issue.

 
From Seattle / North Bend:

1. Take I-90 East
2. Exit at Exit 38 – SE Homestead Valley Road
3. Turn right at the bottom of the ramp
4. Follow SE Homestead Valley Road for 1.8 miles
5. Look for a dirt road on the right

(If you reach the I-90 ramp or drive under I-90, you’ve gone too far)
Park along SE Homestead Valley Road and walk approximately 1 mile up the dirt road
At the Iron Horse Trail crossing, turn left onto the trail
The finish line is about 0.2 miles from the gate

🚫 DO NOT attempt to drive up the dirt road to park closer. This is a runner safety issue.

Shuttle Buses
Shuttle buses will transport runners from the finish line back to the start-line parking areas
Buses run approximately every 45 minutes, beginning around 9:15 AM
The shuttle pickup location is about 1.2 miles from the finish line

💡 The walk to the shuttle pickup is entirely downhill and makes for a great post-race shakeout to stretch the legs.

Yes we will have pacers! We will have the pacing times here as the race gets closer.

The events are USATF sanctioned and the marathon is a Boston Qualifier.