Iron Horse Half Marathon
- Date
- August 30, 2026
- Distance
- Half Marathon · Virtual Half Marathon
From the Organizer
IMPORTANT FOR 2026: Damage to the Iron Horse trail from the December floods mean that no events are being held there in 2026, including the Iron Horse Half. Our course has been re-routed to adjust to this. The new course is a modified out and back, point-to-point route. While it is no longer downhill for the first 10 miles, the incline is mild and limited to the first few miles.
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VIRTUAL RACE INFO - We have 40 spots for virtual runners. Once they sell out there are no more available. You can run the distance all at once or break it up into chunks and run it on the date of your choosing. You will receive a shirt and medal that will be mailed after the in person race.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
68°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cedar Lake, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About North Bend, WA
Elevation
499 ft
Nearest Airport
BFI
King County International Airport - Boeing Field · 26 mi
Major Hub
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 26 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Iron Horse Half Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
83
Days to train
- Race
- Iron Horse Half Marathon
- Date
- August 30, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Iron Horse Half Marathon?
- Iron Horse Half Marathon is a running race held in North Bend, Washington on August 30, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Iron Horse Half Marathon?
- Sunday, August 30, 2026 in North Bend, Washington at 1711 Boalch Ave NW, North Bend, WA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Iron Horse Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Iron Horse Half Marathon
Aug 30, 2026