Snoqualmie Valley Half
The Snoqualmie Valley Half offers a fast, flat course through Washington's scenic agricultural heartland.
Race Date
Jun 20, 2026
Location
Carnation, WA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, June 20, 2026
- Location
- Carnation, Washington
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 4,327
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Snoqualmie Valley Half unfolds along a USATF-certified course that winds through one of Washington's most picturesque agricultural regions. Runners will experience a decidedly flat and fast path, ideal for chasing personal bests, with a smooth, non-technical surface that showcases both old-growth forests and fertile farmland.
The race culminates in a spectacular finish, shadowed by the historic big red barn at King County's Tolt MacDonald Park. This event, now in its 10th year, typically sees around 1320 finishers, drawing participants from approximately 25 states. While the repeat-runner rate is around 11%, the growing field size suggests a strong and expanding appeal for this scenic, speedy half-marathon.
Race-provided description
The Snoqualmie Valley Trail meanders through one of the area’s most beautiful agricultural areas, the Snoqualmie Valley Half showcases this natural gem. This race is flat and fast and the surface is smooth and non-technical and showcases old-growth forest and farmland. You’ll have a spectacular and fast finish in the shadow of the historic big red barn at King County’s Tolt MacDonald Park! The course is USATF certified! Race Website: https://www.orcarunning.com/snoqualmie-valley-half/ Interested in signing up for more than one Orca Running race? Check out the Orca Running Bundle/Save.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Start Time
9:00 AM
Giveaway
Race T-Shirt
Start Location
31020 NE 40th St, Carnation, WA, 98014
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Rural, Forest
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
WA16003RMB · Snoqualmie Valley Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Course Map
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Quality Score
Runner Favorite8110 years running
~1,029 finishers a year
growing or steady
11% returning runners
USATF certified · 5 timing sources
runners from 25 states
winner 1:09:48
typical high 70°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
52°
Afternoon (High)
70°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
7 mph
Wind
77%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 4,327 finishers actually crossed the line across 10 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
4,327
Median time
2:07:20
Latest turnout
674
States
38
Turnout by year
2016–2025
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Frequently asked
When is the Snoqualmie Valley Half?
The Snoqualmie Valley Half is held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
Where does the Snoqualmie Valley Half take place?
It takes place in Carnation, Washington.
What distances does the Snoqualmie Valley Half offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K.
Is the Snoqualmie Valley Half course flat and good for a PR?
The Snoqualmie Valley Half is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Snoqualmie Valley Half?
HalfRuns has finish records for 4,327 runners who have completed the Snoqualmie Valley Half.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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