Tunnel Vision Marathon & Half Marathon
Tunnel Vision Marathon: a fast, downhill course through a Washington mountain tunnel.
Race Date
Aug 9, 2026
Location
Snoqualmie Pass, WA
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, August 9, 2026
- Location
- Snoqualmie Pass, Washington
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2M
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 689
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Tunnel Vision Marathon in North Bend, WA, offers a unique and rapid race experience. Promoted as one of the fastest marathon courses globally, it’s designed for personal bests and Boston Marathon qualifying attempts.
The course takes runners through a tunnel and features a significant net downhill, making it a prime candidate for fast times. With about 193 finishers recently, and growing, the event draws participants from approximately 23 states, indicating a solid geographic reach for its scale.
First run in 2023, the marathon is in its early years. While the repeat-runner loyalty is currently low at around 2%, the course's speed and unique mountain setting through the tunnel provide a compelling draw for those seeking a swift and scenic marathon.
Race-provided description
Your registration includes: Net-downhill, fast course experience (no Boston time penalty) Bus transportation from the race finish back to Hyak for post race celebration Runner packet 9 fully staffed aid stations Drop bag service Volunteer support throughout the course Finisher medal Race shirt Post-race food and refreshments
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Start Time
7:30 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
NF-906, Hyak Dr E., Snoqualmie Pass, WA, 98068
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Scenery
Mountain
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
+16.21 m
Separation
54.2%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
WA23026RMB · Tunnel Vision Half Marathon
Net downhill course — fast finishing times are common. Point-to-point course layout.
Course Map
2 other maps for this race
Quality Score
Solid Pick474 years running
~406 finishers a year
growing or steady
4% returning runners
USATF certified · 3 timing sources
runners from 2 states
winner 1:14:34
typical high 74°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
54°
Afternoon (High)
74°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
73%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 689 finishers actually crossed the line across 4 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
689
Median time
2:03:34
Latest turnout
207
States
36
Turnout by year
2023–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Tunnel Vision Marathon & Half Marathon?
The Tunnel Vision Marathon & Half Marathon was held on Sunday, August 9, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
Where does the Tunnel Vision Marathon & Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Snoqualmie Pass, Washington.
What distances does the Tunnel Vision Marathon & Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2M.
Is the Tunnel Vision Marathon & Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Tunnel Vision Marathon & Half Marathon is a rolling hills, point to point course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Tunnel Vision Marathon & Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 689 runners who have completed the Tunnel Vision Marathon & Half Marathon.
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