Want to chase a Boston Qualifier or crush your PR? This downhill marathoner in North Bend is statistically one of your best bets—a quarter of finishers earn their BQ here, and the course ranks fifth nationally for Boston-qualifying success. The expertly designed point-to-point route along the Palouse to Cascades Trail features a controlled start followed by sustained downhill sections that set you up perfectly for negative splits and a powerful finish, with pacers available to keep you dialed in on your goals.