Cascade Express Marathon

Cascade Express Marathon 2026 Course Analysis

Cascade Express Marathon is a full marathon held in North Bend, United States of America. It is scheduled for Saturday 12 September 2026. The course is run on road surface with 58m of total climbing and around 408m of descent (a net drop of roughly 350m), with its high point near 786m above sea level.

Elevation Profile

This is a net-downhill course: it descends roughly 350m more than it climbs (58m of ascent against about 408m of descent), dropping from a high point near 786m toward 429m above sea level. Point-to-point downhill courses like this are among the fastest available for a personal best or a Boston qualifier - just be aware that sustained descending fatigues the quads late in the race, so ease off early and do some downhill running in training.

Surface Type: Road

Cascade Express Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.

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