Iron Horse Half Marathon
Nine net-downhill miles on hard-packed gravel rail-trail make Iron Horse one of Washington's fastest off-road halves, run point to point near North Bend.
Quick facts
- USATF-certified point-to-point rail-trail course, gently up for four miles then net downhill.
- Voted best half marathon in Washington multiple times.
- Wave starts every ten minutes with pacers from 1:30 to 2:20.
- Hard-packed gravel surface runs fast without technical footing.
About the Iron Horse Half Marathon
Orca Running's Iron Horse Half has been voted the best half in Washington multiple times, and it earns the reputation with a USATF-certified rail-trail course in the Snoqualmie Valley. Wave starts, pacers from 1:30 to 2:20, and a finish-to-start shuttle keep the point-to-point format easy to manage.
Course
The route runs entirely on hard-packed dirt and gravel along a former rail corridor, climbing gently for the first four miles before nine miles of net downhill to the finish. Grades stay shallow the whole way, so trail shoes are optional and even pacing pays off.
Race-day weather
Late August mornings in the Snoqualmie Valley are usually cool, often starting in the 50s under valley cloud. Warmth builds slowly, and tree cover shades much of the trail.
Past Iron Horse Half Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, August 30, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
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We're waiting for the finalized date for the 2027 Iron Horse Half Marathon. The most recent running was on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
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