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A scenic point-to-point half marathon held on the historic railroad trails of Washington state, finishing in North Bend [Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/iron-horse-half/).
Course Highlights
The course follows the unpaved, hard-packed dirt of the Palouse to Cascades and Snoqualmie Valley Trails, which are former railroad beds [Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/iron-horse-half/). While traditionally a gentle downhill run starting at Olallie State Park and finishing in North Bend, the 2026 course will be modified due to trail damage from floods [Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/iron-horse-half/). Runners can expect scenic forest views and crossing historic railroad trestles on terrain suitable for road running shoes [RunGuides](https://www.runguides.com/event/12757/iron-horse-half).
What Makes It Special
Voted ‘Best Half in Washington’ multiple times by RaceRaves, this race is celebrated for its beautiful mountain scenery and traditionally fast, downhill trajectory [Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/iron-horse-half/). It features a unique cupless racing model to minimize environmental impact and a celebratory finish line beer garden sponsored by Iron Horse Brewery [Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/iron-horse-half/). The event supports the REI Cooperative Action Fund and is a staple of the Pacific Northwest running community [Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/iron-horse-half/).
Race Details
- Location: North Bend, WA
- Distances: Half Marathon
- Next Race Date: 2026-08-30
Race Weekend Tips
Packet pickup is available at REI Bellevue on the Saturday before the race or at the finish line on race morning, though early pickup is encouraged to avoid long lines [Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/iron-horse-half/). Because parking is not allowed at the start line, participants must park at Meadowbrook Farm and take a shuttle to the start at least 30-60 minutes before their wave [Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/iron-horse-half/). The race is cupless, so runners are strongly advised to bring their own hydration systems, especially given the potential for warm August weather [Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/iron-horse-half/).
Register
Ready to sign up? Visit the official registration page to secure your spot. Race weekends in the Pacific Northwest are popular — registering early is recommended.
North Bend, WA 98045 United_States
A scenic point-to-point half marathon held on the historic railroad trails of Washington state, finishing in North Bend [Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/iron-horse-half/).
Course Highlights
The course follows the unpaved, hard-packed dirt of the Palouse to Cascades and Snoqualmie Valley Trails, which are former railroad beds [Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/iron-horse-half/). While traditionally a gentle downhill run starting at Olallie State Park and finishing in North Bend, the 2026 course will be modified due to trail damage from floods [Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/iron-horse-half/). Runners can expect scenic forest views and crossing historic railroad trestles on terrain suitable for road running shoes [RunGuides](https://www.runguides.com/event/12757/iron-horse-half).
What Makes It Special
Voted ‘Best Half in Washington’ multiple times by RaceRaves, this race is celebrated for its beautiful mountain scenery and traditionally fast, downhill trajectory [Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/iron-horse-half/). It features a unique cupless racing model to minimize environmental impact and a celebratory finish line beer garden sponsored by Iron Horse Brewery [Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/iron-horse-half/). The event supports the REI Cooperative Action Fund and is a staple of the Pacific Northwest running community [Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/iron-horse-half/).
Race Details
- Location: North Bend, WA
- Distances: Half Marathon
- Next Race Date: 2026-08-30
Race Weekend Tips
Packet pickup is available at REI Bellevue on the Saturday before the race or at the finish line on race morning, though early pickup is encouraged to avoid long lines [Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/iron-horse-half/). Because parking is not allowed at the start line, participants must park at Meadowbrook Farm and take a shuttle to the start at least 30-60 minutes before their wave [Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/iron-horse-half/). The race is cupless, so runners are strongly advised to bring their own hydration systems, especially given the potential for warm August weather [Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/iron-horse-half/).
Register
Ready to sign up? Visit the official registration page to secure your spot. Race weekends in the Pacific Northwest are popular — registering early is recommended.