Where can I find the Yakima River Canyon Marathon and Half-Marathon route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksYakima River Canyon Marathon and Half-Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2027 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Yakima River Canyon Marathon and Half-Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 9:57/km
- Typical conditions
- 97/100
- Evidence depth
- 33 verified facts
7:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Yakima River Canyon Marathon and Half-Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 42.2 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- Countryside, Riverside, Canyon
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Yakima River Canyon Marathon and Half-Marathon?
The Yakima River Canyon Marathon and Half-Marathon is described as net downhill. The course listing puts the climb at 187 m.
Where does the Yakima River Canyon Marathon and Half-Marathon route go?
The Yakima River Canyon Marathon and Half-Marathon route starts at Canyon Road, approximately 0.2 miles south of Berry Road, near Ellensburg, WA and finishes at Selah, Washington (south end of the canyon). Underfoot, expect asphalt-surfaced highway (paved Washington State Route 821). It passes Yakima River, Yakima River Canyon and Washington State Route 821.
What should runners know on race day for the Yakima River Canyon Marathon and Half-Marathon?
Course on State Route 821 restricted to official and local vehicles during the event.
Race character
Scenery
- Countryside
- Riverside
- Canyon
Atmosphere
- Scenic Tour
- Destination
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Net Downhill
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 187 m
- Net elevation
- -89 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- No limit on marathon participants
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Cut-off
- Course open for 7 hours; runners not finished by 3:00 p.m. are given a ride to the finish
- Qualification status
- USATF Certified course described as one of the Pacific Northwest's most scenic Boston Qualifiers
Race day logistics
- Closed roads
- Course on State Route 821 restricted to official and local vehicles during the event
- Medal
- Finisher medal included
- Finisher tee
- Race T-shirt included with entry
Access and course status
- Start
- Canyon Road, approximately 0.2 miles south of Berry Road, near Ellensburg, WA
- Finish
- Selah, Washington (south end of the canyon)
Course facts
- Course type
- Point To Point
- Surface
- Asphalt Surfaced highway (paved Washington State Route 821)
- Landmarks
- Yakima River, Yakima River Canyon, Washington State Route 821
- Notable features
- Aid stations every 2-3 miles providing water, Powerade and basic medical aid
- Marathon Maniacs affiliated event
- an early-start marathon option is offered
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 9°CTypical temperature
- 15 kphTypical wind
- 1 mmTypical rainfall
- 97Favourability /100