Events
Palouse to Cascades Marathon+ Relay
Place
First exchange is at the Kittitas Trailhead
Second exchange is at the Kiwanis Park in Ellensburg
Third exchange and Finish Line is at the Thorpe Trailhead
Relay leg mileage will be added soon.
Description
Experience the beauty and spirit of Kittitas County as you run through breathtaking natural landscapes and charming small towns along the historic Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail. This unique course follows the former Milwaukee Road railroad corridor—offering runners an unforgettable journey through tunnels, bridges, and scenic backcountry terrain.
A Washington State Discovery Pass is required.
Teams of four (male, female, or co-ed) will each tackle a leg of the race, combining endurance, teamwork, and adventure in a celebration of outdoor fitness.
As noted in The Financial Times article, “The Rise of the Relay Marathon,” “Relays are the perfect Venn diagram of fitness trends: a mix of ultra-marathoning, trail running, and the great outdoors.” Come be part of this exciting trend—right here in the heart of Washington!
Important Rules & Safety Notes:
Zero Tolerance Policy: Absolutely no consumption of alcohol or drugs on the course. Any team found in violation will be immediately disqualified and banned from future events.
Vehicle Restrictions: No vehicles wider than 80 inches or longer than 20 feet are allowed. Motorhomes, buses, and limousines are strictly prohibited for all teams and support personnel. Feel free to decorate your support vehicle. However, please refrain from the use of foul or overly suggestive language for decorations. Have fun but please use good judgement and be respectful.
Obey State Laws & Volunteers: Each team member must obey all Washington State Laws and event volunteers. The Trail crosses 2 major highways.
No dogs or bicycles: Absolutely no dogs or bicycle are allowed on the Trail for this event.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Race Joy App
We will be using the Race Joy App during the event. This app is free to download on your smart phone. It is an easy and accurate way for you to track your team members and for spectators to track a participant.
RaceJoy is a GPS-based tracking app that follows your progress in real-time as you run your race. Both the runner and the spectator must download the app, and keep their phones with them - but with a few easy steps, you have access to a number of fun features.
LIVE PHONE TRACKING
This is not an estimator and is based on the actual position of the participant's phone - your supporters know exactly where you are. Includes NearMe alerts and handy MeetUp feature.
GPS PROGRESS ALERTS
Receive progress alerts for yourself and others as you cross milestones along the course. Typically, alerts are sent at EVERY MILE, including location, pace, elapsed time and estimated finish time.
CHEERS
Your family and friends can send motivational, pre-recorded audio cheer clips or personalized Text-to-Cheer messages to race participants leading up to, during, and after the race.
Download the RaceJoy app through this link: https://www.racejoy.net/download
Directions
The Relay will begin at the Kiwanis Park, 1201 N. B St., Ellensburg, WA 98926
First exchange is at the Kittitas Trailhead
Second exchange is at the Kiwanis Park in Ellensburg
Third exchange and Finish Line is at the Thorpe Trailhead
Relay leg mileage will be added soon.
