Event Info

Race Overview

A fast course with something for everyone. Gorgeous course, largely on traffic free asphalt trails along the Columbia River. Cascade Mountain views abound. Full Marathon, Half, 10k and 5k categories. Walkers welcome in all categories.

About Wenatchee

As described by the Wenatchee Valley Chamber - “We are at a confluence of two rivers, the rushing Wenatchee and the mighty Columbia in a land enveloped by the foothills and towering peaks of the Cascades. We are a place where the earth’s geology is ever present. We have harnessed the power of our waters to power the west and cultivated our valley to give the world fruits from our orchards and wine from our vineyards.

The spirit of our people is the result of a place that knows how to produce. We put faith in the land to make the harvest each year and have innovated ways to share our bounty across this nation and world. Our innovation does not stop with the land; we invest in our children and believe that education is the key to our future success.

We live a life of abundant choices. Underneath sunny skies we take to the slopes, the rivers, the trails, and the loop to ski, kayak, hike, and bike. Our streets and trails are filled with sculpture bringing art to our people. We are a small town to some and big city to others. But to all, whether visitor or local, we provide a way to escape from everyday routines.

We are a place where a choice made history on the first transpacific flight. We are a place where a community chose to rally behind a vision to build a dam that would free the west. We have made a choice to embrace the future through our past in a building twice scrapped that will emerge as a market that will bring us together.; The choices here are as plentiful as the orchards are fruitful.”

Certifications

About Pets, Strollers and other tethered equipment.

As a USATF sanctioned event, and to protect the safety and well-being of all participants, no pets, strollers or any kind of tethered equipment are allowed.

USATF certified maps

Full marathon USATF certified map

Half marathon USATF certified map

Printable PDF maps

Full marathon map
Half marathon map
10k map 5k Map

Interactive Online Maps

Full marathon map

Half marathon map

5k map

Start Times (subject to change before April 1, 2024

All races will start at the Performing Arts Plaza on Wenatchee Avenue.

6:30 AM: Early Bird Start for Marathon walkers (26.2 miles only)

8:00 AM: MARATHON

8:20 AM: HALF MARATHON (runners and walkers)

8:45 AM: 10K

8:50 AM: 5K

Entry Fees

Fees include: Official Custom Finisher’s Medal, age group awards, post-race fruit, cookies, muffins, water, sports drink, course support, first aid, accurate computer chip timing. Medals will be awarded to all finishers.

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Registration closing date: Day of race 

Race Day Info

Packet Pick-up & Registration

Packet Pickup / Registration
Friday, April 18, 4:00pm to 8:00pm
Performance Footwear & Outdoor Gear, 24 S Wenatchee Ave

Event Start / Finish 
Saturday, April 19, 6:30am to 7:30am
Performing Arts Plaza — 123 N Wenatchee Ave

Awards

Awards will be presented to the overall male/female winner in each of the three events. In addition, age group awards (1st, 2nd and 3rd places) will be awarded in each event. Age group awards will be announced as they are complete from the race MC. The award ceremonies for overall winners will be held in the Performing Arts Plaza near the finish line area. 

Approximate timeline for awards:

10:00 AM: 5K PODIUM 10:30 AM: 10K PODIUM

11:00 AM: HALF MARATHON PODIUM 11:30 AM: MARATHON PODIUM

If you cannot attend the award ceremony, you may claim your prize as soon as the results are final. We are unable to ship awards.

Tech Shirts

For 2025, we will be offering high quality tech shirts and other race apparel for purchase at time of registration. In addition there will be a limited opportunity to purchase apparel at the event.

Results

Timing and results will be compiled by ENMOTIVE using disposable Chronotrack chips. Results will be posted immediately and may be accessed on our results page.

Spectator Information

There are many great places to watch the Wenatchee Marathon. The start/finish line is a fabulous location. From there, spectators may walk to the riverfront trail and view runners passing on the loop trail. Other options include riding a bike or driving from the starting area to Walla Walla or Confluence Parks. Both parks have lots of green space, playgrounds and will provide wonderful vantage points of passing runners.

Parking

On race day, there is a great deal of parking located east of Wenatchee Avenue (toward the Columbia River and behind Arlberg Sports and the Performing Arts Plaza). Please do not park on Wenatchee Avenue as it will be closed at 7:30 AM for the race. 

Support Stations

Support stations will be equipped with Skratch energy drink and water. Stations will be located approximately every 2 miles. In addition, there will be one energy gel location for Half Marathon participants (approx. mile 6.5) and two locations for Marathon participants (approx. miles 10 and 20). Aid stations will also be equipped with Vaseline and Band-Aids. 

The support stations will be located at: 
Walla Walla Park
Confluence State Park
27th Street in East Wenatchee
19th Street in East Wenatchee (marathon only)
Pedestrian Bridge over Columbia River at 9th Street (marathon only)
Orondo Street Boat launch (marathon only)

First Aid/Ambulance

There will be a First Aid tent set up at the finish line and an EMT supported ambulance will also be on-hand in case of emergencies. 

Post Race Refueling

Water, energy drink, and snacks will be provided in the Performing Arts Plaza for race participants only. Please retain your race bib for access to the food and drinks. 

Finisher Medals

Finishers of all events will be awarded a custom Wenatchee Marathon medal upon crossing the finish line.

Routes

5K/ 10k / Half Marathon / Marathon
All events begin on Wenatchee Avenue directly in front of the Performing Arts Center. From there, runners will head north on Wenatchee Ave to Fifth Street. Runners turn right on Fifth Street and proceed down Fifth Street to its intersection at the Loop Trail. Runners turn left heading north on the Loop Trail. 10k and Marathon runners will turn around where the Loop Trail intersects the entrance to Confluence State Park. 5K runners will turn around in Walla Walla Park. Please stay to the right and look for oncoming runners at the turn-around. 

10k / Marathon
From Confluence State Park 10k and Marathon runners will proceed back on the Loop Trail in the opposite direction. 10k runners will turn right at the pedestrian footbridge (approx. mile 6) and take the footbridge to the finish line at the Performing Arts Center. Marathon runners will continue on the Loop Trail making two counter-clockwise loops and finishing at the Performing Arts Center. 

Half Marathon
From Confluence State Park, Half Marathon runners will proceed through the park, past the restrooms and boat launch and continue on the Loop Trail in a clockwise fashion. Runners will cross the Columbia River on the Odabashian Bridge and continue on the Loop Trail to the turn-around in East Wenatchee (approx. mile 6.5). From the turn-around Half Marathon runners will proceed back over the Odabashian Bridge, through Confluence Park until they reach the pedestrian footbridge (approx. mile 13), which they will take to the Performing Arts Center finish line. 

5k At Walla Walla Park, 5k runners will take a routed turn around loop which will return them to same finish route as all other events.

Important Course Information

Mile Markers will be posted on blue and orange signs. Marathon and 10k signs are blue and Half Marathon signs are orange. Wenatchee Avenue and Fifth Street will be closed to traffic. The Loop Trail is open to other users including pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Please stay to the right whenever possible, and respect others on the trail. 

Community Partners

We are very fortunate to have a great team of Community Partners ready to make your race experience smooth and memorable. They are the ones who at the Support Stations, the Course Marshall’s and ones the event center/finish line.

Every year, we partner with nearly one dozen local groups who will be using the Wenatchee Marathon as a fundraising event for their organization or cause. In addition, the Wenatchee Marathon and TedDriven remain firmly committed to providing financial support for cutting-edge cancer research.

Your participation enables us to invest in Cancer Research and Survivor Support

The Wenatchee Marathon is operated by TedDriven, an organization that supports cancer research and local charities. Cancer research is a special interest of the directors. We all are connected to someone affected by cancer. Your race directors, Lynda, Colin, Wendy & Ian have all been directly impacted and are committed to doing their part to fight the disease. TedDriven invests proceeds from the Wenatchee Marathon and the Leavenworth Marathon to the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at Columbia University.

Thank you!

Finally, thank you for your participation in the Wenatchee Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k or 5k. Let’s make it a great day! 

Your race directors,
Lynda, Colin, Wendy, and Ian
TedDriven

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