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Yakima River Canyon Marathon and Half-Marathon
Yakima River Canyon Marathon and Half-Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Yakima, Washington. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, April 3, 2027. About 190 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- April 3, 2027
- Location
- Yakima, WA
- Field size
- ~190 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, April 3, 2027
- Location
- Yakima, Washington
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon
- Field size
- About 190 runners
- Course
- Net downhill point-to-point: ~779 ft gain / 1071 ft loss, 1174-1499 ft range, with hills near mile 14 and mile 21-22
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: opens soon
- Start time
- 8:00 AM PDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 779 ft gain, 1071 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
About the Yakima River Canyon Marathon and Half-Marathon
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: We will offer overall and age-group awards this year. Awards will be distributed in real time at the finish line -- check for results at nsplit.com/results . Details below. Cutoff Times: We will enforce cut-off …
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Yakima River Canyon Marathon and Half-Marathon: common questions
- When is the Yakima River Canyon Marathon and Half-Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, April 3, 2027.
- Where is the Yakima River Canyon Marathon and Half-Marathon held?
- In Yakima, Washington.
- What distances does the Yakima River Canyon Marathon and Half-Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half Marathon.
- How many people run the Yakima River Canyon Marathon and Half-Marathon?
- About 190 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 Yakima River Canyon Marathon and Half-Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Yakima River Canyon Marathon and Half-Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: opens soon. Listed fee for the longest distance, $85 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Yakima River Canyon Marathon and Half-Marathon start?
- 8:00 AM PDT.
- What is the course like at the Yakima River Canyon Marathon and Half-Marathon?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 779 ft gain, 1071 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
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