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Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon (Tunnel Light Marathon)
Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon (Tunnel Light Marathon) is a marathon and half marathon event held in North Bend, Washington. It is usually held in June; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 800 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- June
- Location
- North Bend, WA
- Field size
- ~800 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- June (date not confirmed)
- Location
- North Bend, Washington
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon
- Field size
- About 800 runners
- Course
- Net downhill ~1,000 ft drop; runs through the Snoqualmie Tunnel
- Registration
- runguides.com
- Official website
- tunnelmarathon.com
About the Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon (Tunnel Light Marathon)
A fast, net-downhill marathon and half on smooth packed gravel that starts in the historic Snoqualmie Tunnel (headlamp required) and descends toward North Bend, a popular Boston-qualifying course.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- FindMyMarathon Top 50 BQ Races 2026 — #25 (BQ rate 23.0%, PR score 104.5, Downhill); USATF-certified Boston Marathon qualifier; renowned fast downhill PR/BQ course
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Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon (Tunnel Light Marathon): common questions
- When is the Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon (Tunnel Light Marathon)?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in June. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon (Tunnel Light Marathon) held?
- In North Bend, Washington.
- What distances does the Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon (Tunnel Light Marathon) offer?
- Marathon and Half Marathon.
- How many people run the Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon (Tunnel Light Marathon)?
- About 800 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon (Tunnel Light Marathon)?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runguides.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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