Beat the Blerch Half Marathon
Beat the Blerch Half Marathon mixes playful race-day theming with a flat gravel out-and-back through mossy forest along the Snoqualmie Valley Trail.
Quick facts
- Flat gravel out-and-back
- Snoqualmie Valley Trail
- Wave-based half-marathon start
- Tolt-MacDonald Park base under evergreen cover
Is registration open for the 2026 Beat the Blerch Half Marathon?
Registration for the 2026 Beat the Blerch Half Marathon is open.
About the Beat the Blerch Half Marathon
Wave starts manage a separately entered 13.1-mile field at Tolt-MacDonald Park, where the weekend also offers marathon, 10K and 5K races.
Course
A flat gravel route leaves the park and runs beneath evergreen cover on the Snoqualmie Valley Trail before turning back toward Carnation.
Race-day weather
Mid-September in the valley is often mild, though rain can soften the gravel and cool shaded stretches well below open-road conditions.
Past Beat the Blerch Half Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, September 12, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
| 2025 | — | Completed | Open results |
Beat the Blerch Half Marathon FAQ
When is the Beat the Blerch Half Marathon?
The 2026 Beat the Blerch Half Marathon is on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Is registration open for the 2026 Beat the Blerch Half Marathon?
Registration for the 2026 Beat the Blerch Half Marathon is open. View the official registration details at runsignup.com.
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