Palouse to Cascades Marathon+ Relay

Palouse to Cascades Marathon+ Relay

The Palouse to Cascades Marathon+ Relay will highlight Kittitas County’s unique natural landscapes and small-town charm. Teams of 4 individuals (male, female or coed) will run part of the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail traversing the Milwaukee Road railroad corridor.

According to the article “The Rise of the Relay Marathon” in the Financial Times, "Relays are the perfect Venn diagram of fitness trends: a mix of ultra-marathoning, trail running and the great outdoors."

ABSOLUTELY ZERO TOLERANCE OF CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS ON THE COURSE. The entire team will be disqualified and banned if caught. No vehicles 80 inches or wider, or longer than 20 feet. No motorhomes, buses, or limousines are allowed on the course by any team or team support personnel.

Race Details

• Start Date: Saturday June 20, 2026
• Time: 7:00 AM PDT - 3:00 PM PDT
• Registration Opens: November 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM PDT
• Starting Location: Kiwanis Park, 1201 N. B St., Ellensburg, WA 98926
• Exchanges: Kittitas Trailhead, Kiwanis Park (Ellensburg), Thorpe Trailhead (Finish Line)