Yakima River Canyon Marathon and Half-Marathon

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Join us for one of the Pacific Northwest's most scenic Boston Qualifiers. Our marathon and half marathon point to point courses travel through the spectacular Yakima River Canyon on a USATF Certified course along paved Washington State Route 821 between Ellensburg and Selah, WA.

🏆 Awards

• Overall and Age-Group Awards: We will offer overall and age-group awards this year.
• Real Time Distribution: Awards will be distributed in real time at the finish line.
• Results Check: Check for results at nsplit.com/results.
• Details: Further details available below.

⏰ Cutoff Times

• Completion Time: Those who feel that cannot complete the race comfortably in seven hours are urged to contact the race director.
• Early Start: An early start is available for those anticipating they will be on the course for six-and-a-half hours or more.
• Approval Required: The race director must approve your participation in the early start.
• Awards Eligibility: Early starters are not eligible for age-group awards.

💵 Price Increase

• Registration Deadline: Marathon and Half Marathon prices increase by $10 after Feb 28.
• Sign Up Early: Registration is online only.
• No In-Person Registration: There is no in-person registration on race day or the day before.

🔄 Race Deferrals

• Deferral Deadline: If you decide to defer your entry to next year, the deadline for informing us is Feb. 28.

🚫 Half Marathon Limited to 200 Runners

• Entry Cap: Entries will be capped at 200 in the half-marathon due to logistics involving bus transportation.
• Marathon Participants: At this point, we have no limit on marathon participants.

🏢 Race Headquarters

Selah Civic Center, 216 South First Street, Selah, Washington.

🎽 Entry Includes

• Non-Refundable Entry: Includes T-shirt, race-day transportation (if needed), finisher medal, and a finisher’s certificate.

🗓️ Weekend Schedule

• FRIDAY, March 28th:
  • Packet pickup for the Marathon and Half-Marathon from 3-8 p.m. at the Selah Civic Center.
• SATURDAY, APRIL 29th:
  • Marathon packet pickup Saturday morning at the Ellensburg Days Inn from 6-7:45 a.m.
  • Half-Marathon packet pickup Saturday morning at the Selah Civic Center from 6-7:45 a.m.

🗺️ Course Records, Maps & Descriptions

• Course Records: Click Here
• Marathon Course Information:
  • Start Map: Click Here
  • Course Map: Click Here
  • Course Profile: Click Here
  • Finish Map: Click Here

📍 Marathon Race Start

Use Exit 109 from I-90. Go south past the Buzz Inn and Flying J Truck Plaza. Take the first left onto Berry Road to the race start headquarters at the Days Inn, 901 Berry Road. The starting line is on Canyon Road .2 mile south of the Berry Road intersection.

🏞️ Marathon Course Description

This point-to-point Marathon course is exceptionally scenic as it offers spectacular views of the Yakima River Canyon. It starts on Canyon Road .2 miles south of the Berry Road intersection in Ellensburg, Washington. After two loops, it proceeds directly south to the canyon, featuring two major hills and many curves.

🎒 Personal Gear

Drop bags to go to the Finish Area may be left at the designated vehicle in front of the Days Inn on race morning before 7:45 a.m. Please do not place cash or expensive items in the bags.

💧 Course Support

Aid stations will be located every 2-3 miles providing water, Powerade, and medical aid. Medical personnel and restrooms will be available throughout the race.

🚏 Race Finish

Use exit 26 from I-82. There will be bus transportation from the finish area to the Selah Civic Center and to the Best Western Ahtanum Inn.

🚧 Course Closure

The course will be open for 7 hours. Runners and walkers who have not finished by 3:00 p.m. will be given rides to the finish area.

🏃‍♀️ Half-Marathon Information

• Start Map: Click Here
• Course Map: Click Here
• Course Profile: Click Here
• Finish Map: Click Here

🚌 Half Marathon Race Start Time & Location

The 9:30 a.m. start is at the 13.1 mile marker of the Marathon. All participants will be bused to the start.

🏞️ Half Marathon Course Description

This Half-Marathon course will start at the 13.1-Mile mark of the Marathon Course and offers spectacular views of the Yakima River Canyon.

🗑️ Bus Service

• Marathon: Buses will leave at 6:00 a.m. from the Selah Civic Center and the Best Western Ahtanum Inn.
• Half Marathon: Buses will leave at 8:00 a.m. from the Selah Civic