Snoqualmie Tunnel 5k Glow Run Snoqualmie Tunnel 5k Glow Run
Saturday, 13 July 2024· 10:00· Snoqualmie Pass, WA, 98068, US
About this race
Saturday, July 13th, 2024
All-ages, 5k walk or run through the historic Snoqualmie tunnel. Afraid of the dark? Have no fear, the tunnel will be partially lit with LED lights. Following the race head to Dru Bru (Sno Pass) for an outdoor, all-ages, block party. We’ll have food, games, beer, cider, wine, and soda!
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS:
- Race T-Shirt, $15.00 (available until 6/30)
- LED Gloves, $14.50 (available until 6/30)
You will pick up your race merch onsite the day of the event.
Additional glow gear is highly encouraged, the brighter the better! If you're looking for wearable inspiration check out GlowUniverse.com. We also suggest a personal flashlight or headlamp.
THE RACE:
Wave 1 - Runners Only. Must be able to complete a 5K in under 45mins
Check-In / gear pick-up from 9:00am - 9:50am
Race starts at 10:00am
Wave 2 - Joggers/Walkers/Strollers
Check-In / gear pick-up from 9:00am -10:30am
Race starts at 10:45am
The race is a loop. You will start and end at the Palouse to Cascades State Park - Hyak Trailhead parking lot (formally the Iron Horse State Park Trail). The course is pretty flat. You will start ~.5 mile outside the tunnel, run/walk approximately one mile in, turn around, and run/walk one mile out, back to the start. LED lights will help illuminate the tunnel and race course but a personal light is also recommended.
Additional Tunnel details and directions can be found here: Palouse to Cascades Trail - The Tunnel
Using Google Maps search for "Hyak Parking Lot, Snoqualmie Pass, WA 98068." Traveling East or West on I-90 you will take exit 54.
PARKING:
There are two parking lots.
Lot 1 - Hyak Trailhead lot. All vehicles entering the state park must have a Discover Pass. These are sold onsite (and can be purchased the day of) or online (http://www.discoverpass.wa.gov/). This lot fills up fast.
Lot 2 - The Summit East Lower Lot, which is a 5min walk to the event. No Discover Pass is required.
TUNNEL CONDITIONS:
Be prepared for extreme darkness and cold temperatures. For this event LED lights will help illuminate the path but a personal light is also recommended. The tunnel is chilly, the average temperature (year-round) is ~50 degrees, so we encourage you to wear a long-sleeved shirt or light jacket. The ground is made of compacted gravel.
BIKES:
To ensure the safety of our runners/ walkers this a bike-free event. Strollers are allowed. Since it's a public park we are required to keep the tunnel open to the public therefore bikes may be present but will not be officially part of the event.
KIDS:
This is a kid-friendly event. Children 4 and under are free (and do not need to register).
DOGS:
Animals are not allowed due to the number of participants and event conditions.
What to expect
Written from race dataThe Snoqualmie Tunnel 5k Glow Run, held on July 13, 2024, at Snoqualmie Pass, WA, offers a unique and illuminated running experience through the historic Snoqualmie Tunnel. While specific details on the race's history are not provided beyond its recurring nature, this event is designed as a fun, accessible 5k race with a distinctive nighttime twist. Participants should anticipate a family-friendly atmosphere where the emphasis is on enjoyment and experiencing the cool, dark interior of the tunnel. The typical terrain for this event is a paved, relatively flat surface within the Snoqualmie Tunnel. This historic railway tunnel, nearly two and a half miles long, provides a consistent and smooth course. Runners can expect the air inside the tunnel to be cool, regardless of the outdoor temperature, and the lighting will be a key feature, with participants encouraged to wear glow gear to create a vibrant spectacle. The unique environment of running through this long, dark passage, illuminated by personal glow sticks and other light sources, is the race's most notable and memorable characteristic.
The course
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Weather on the day
Sat, 13 Jul 2024Clear
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