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The Spokane Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USOct 11, 202642.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Race date in 5 days
Oct 11, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
Spokane · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee
$150Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenWed, September 16, 2026 ~ Sun, October 11, 2026See how to enter ↗
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About The Spokane Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Run along the Spokane River through pine forests and the Centennial Trail.

A course that takes you through the untouched natural landscapes of the inland Pacific Northwest.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

The Spokane Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2
Sarah GarzaRan in 2022 · Finish time 54:21
“My highlight was that I beat my personal goal, and even got 4th in my age group!”

Sarah Garza finished the 10 km event at the 2022 Spokane Marathon in 54 minutes 21 seconds, beating her goal and placing 4th in her age group. She liked the moderate hills and uncrowded field, but not the climb before the finish.

Van PhanRan in 2006 · Finish time 3:39:25
“Much of it follows the Spokane River and was very calming.”

At the 2006 Spokane Marathon, the runner adjusted their pace rather than pushing too hard because their muscles felt shaky. The runner enjoyed the riverside scenery, but the hills in the second half and uneven surfaces after 24 miles were difficult. The runner finished in 3 hours 39 minutes 25 seconds.

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

One man runs Spokane marathon for his sister

4 News Now

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter The Spokane Marathon — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

About Relay

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From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

The Spokane Marathon course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
EventStart
Marathon42.195km07:00
Half21.0975km07:30
10K10km09:30
5K5km10:00
Marathon Team Relay42.195km07:00
START

673 N Washington St, Spokane, WA

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Riverfront Park

Finish · Google Maps
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The Spokane Marathon is a race that connects the riverside and pine forests of inland northwest Washington state.

The winding path along the Spokane River and the Centennial Trail form the center of the official course introduction.

The start and finish are located around the North Bank Park shelter, with the race starting within the city and continuing into the river and forest landscape.

Since it is course, which includes roads and sidewalks, urban roads and riverside trails meet within one game.

Full marathon is course, which is certified by the American Association of Track and Field, and can be used for Boston Marathon qualifying records.

Official course is also available for half marathon and 10km, and 5km and Kids Run are also open.

In addition to completing the long race along the river alone, there is also a team relay where you run the same route as full marathon.

If you follow the relay section guide, Apriver Dam, nearby Gonzaga University School of Law,

and the Military Cemetery trail entrance appear as key points along the route.

These places show the spatial extent of full marathon along the river.

The introduction of the event emphasizes the challenge of recording and the opportunity to run through the nature of the inland northwest.

Official viewing directions include the carousel at Riverfront Park,

the Centennial Trail next to Olmsted Brothers Green Park, and east of the Seven Mile Bridge.

The race takes place along parks and riverside living spaces,

and is a competition where you can experience the scenery of the same area at different lengths depending on the distance you participate.

Typical race-season temperature: around 8°C (47°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Bag drop

Where and when to collect your The Spokane Marathon race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

GMC of Riverfront Park (636 E Sprague Ave, Spokane) — October 10 (Sat), 10:00–15:00

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

North Bank Park/Riverfront Park area is served by Spokane Transit Authority (STA) routes, including the Downtown/North Bank Shuttle (Route 11, ~every 10-20 min) plus Routes 6, 25, 26, 27, 28

Race-day start is at North Bank Park;

Saturday packet pickup is at GMC of Riverfront Park, in the same STA-served downtown core.

Spokane is a genuine urban transit market - downtown/Riverfront Park area is well served by multiple STA bus routes, unlike most other races in this batch.

Getting to the finish

Same downtown/North Bank area, served by the same STA routes

Source did not specify a finish location distinct from the start/downtown area.

More details

No organizer shuttle found;

the public STA bus network covers the downtown/North Bank core.

Stations & transport near the venue

Spokane Transit Authority (STA) uses the reloadable Connect Card (physical card costs $5, or a free virtual eConnect Card in the STA Connect mobile app for iOS/Android);

cards/passes can be bought at the STA Plaza downtown, online, or in the app.

Standard fare is $2.00 per ride, and spending $4 in a day (two rides) triggers fare capping for unlimited rides that day —

contactless bank cards are not yet directly accepted, so visiting runners should get a Connect Card or use the app.

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

It is best to schedule the package to be received at GMC of Riverfront Park, the pre-distribution location.

Proxy pickup is possible, and distribution near start line on the morning of the game is limited to participants with unavoidable circumstances.

For same-day parking, parking is provided on surrounding roads, Spokane Arena parking lot, and Riverfront parking lot Lot 1.

Since the distribution location and stadium are different,

it is a good idea to remember the order of receiving bib first and then moving to the North Bank Park event area.

You can leave your luggage at the race village near the finals.

If you bring your own bag, the staff will provide you with a wristband-type marker with bib written on it,

and you must show bib both when leaving it and picking it up.

The village has supply, portable toilets, and hand washing facilities, and in course,

water, sports drink, gel, and jelly supply stations are placed approximately every 3 to 5 km.

You can also use restrooms near each supply station.

When crossing the road, it is best to follow the instructions of the control agent and course guide.

Times are local to Spokane. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the The Spokane Marathon start line in

Hotels that make race morning easyHotels to rest in right after the finish

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Distances are straight-line from the finish.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are 5.3km apart.

Courtyard By Marriott Spokane Downtown At The Convention Ctr

Hotel · 768m

8.7/10(154)
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Time for you, before and after the finish

7 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Spokane|Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from Spokane International Airport

$567

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Spokane Car Rental (Qeeq)

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Spokane Airport Pickup (Welcome)

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Total cost and budget for The Spokane Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about The Spokane Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
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Frequently asked questions about The Spokane Marathon

FAQ
When does The Spokane Marathon 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sun, October 11, 2026 in Spokane, WA, United States.

How much is the The Spokane Marathon 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $150.

What distances does The Spokane Marathon 2026 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K.

What time does The Spokane Marathon 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does The Spokane Marathon 2026 start?

673 N Washington St, Spokane, WA.

Where does The Spokane Marathon 2026 finish?

Riverfront Park.

When does registration for The Spokane Marathon 2026 open?

Registration runs from Wed, September 16, 2026 to Sun, October 11, 2026.

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