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Windermere Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Windermere Marathon race photo
Windermere Marathon race photo
Windermere Marathon race photo
Windermere Marathon race photo
Windermere Marathon race photo
Spokane
US
Kcontos · CC BY-SA 3.0Mark Wagner (User:Carnildo) · CC BY 2.5Jdubman · CC BY-SA 3.0Brathay Trust · CC BY 4.0Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0Martin Kraft · CC BY-SA 3.0
Race date in 221 days
May 16, 2027 Sun
City · Distance
Spokane · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee
$100Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenSat, August 1, 2026 ~ Sun, May 16, 2027See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 7, 2026
Windermere Marathon race photo
Kcontos · CC BY-SA 3.0
Windermere Marathon race photo
Mark Wagner (User:Carnildo) · CC BY 2.5
Windermere Marathon race photo
Jdubman · CC BY-SA 3.0
Windermere Marathon race photo
Brathay Trust · CC BY 4.0
Windermere Marathon race photo
Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0
Windermere Marathon race photo
Martin Kraft · CC BY-SA 3.0
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Windermere Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

It is considered the fastest course in the northwestern United States.

A good course for targeting a personal best.

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.

Windermere 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
Colin HayesRan in 2010 · Finish time 3:49:32
“Actual finish time: 3:49:32”

After enduring the heat and leg cramps, and passing the finish line twice because of a course distance error, the runner completed the first marathon in an actual time of 3:49:32.

Read the original on The Resurrected Runner
trimootRan in 2009
“Well, long story short, I missed my time by 3 minutes and 8 seconds.”

At the Windermere Marathon, the runner aimed to qualify for Boston but was badly confused by misplaced distance markers. Despite pushing to the end and missing the target time, the runner finished 2nd in the age group.

Read the original on Trimoot’s Weblog

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.

Windermere Marathon Spokane 2026

JCHRunning

View on YouTube

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 Windermere 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.

Marathon

Entry cost $100

until Nov 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Marathon - Early Start

Entry cost $100

until Nov 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $85

until Nov 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $50

until Nov 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
About 5K

5K

Entry cost $35

until Nov 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Windermere 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
START

500 N Stevens St, Spokane, WA

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Downtown Spokane Clocktower

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Point-to-point, Boston Qualifier

윈더미어 마라톤은 미국 워싱턴주 스포캔의 강변 풍경과 도심을 연결하는 대회예요.

풀코스와 하프마라톤은 출발지에서 다른 장소의 결승으로 향하는 편도 코스이고, 10km와 5km는 스포캔강을 따라 이어지는 센테니얼 트레일을 달려요.

주최 측은 풀코스와 하프를 풍경을 즐기면서 기록에도 도전할 수 있는 코스로 소개해요.

풀코스는 USATF의 코스 인증을 받았으며 보스턴 마라톤 참가 기록을 낼 수 있어요.

풀코스는 리버티 레이크의 로키 힐 공원에서 출발해 스포캔 도심으로 향해요. 하프는 스포캔 밸리의 파인크로프트 비즈니스 파크에서 시작해요.

두 종목 모두 리버프런트 공원 시계탑 아래의 결승으로 이어져, 서로 다른 지역에서 출발한 러너가 같은 도시 풍경 속에서 달리기를 마무리해요.

짧은 거리 종목과 어린이 펀런도 이 공원을 중심으로 열려요.

강변 트레일과 도심의 시계탑이 종목을 아우르는 대회의 주요 장소예요.

공식 자선 파트너에는 윈더미어 재단과 스포캔의 지역 치안 비영리단체 C.O.P.S.가 포함돼요.

윈더미어 재단은 저소득층과 주거가 없는 가정을 돕고, C.O.P.S.는 주민들과 함께 안전한 이웃 환경을 만드는 활동을 해요.

대회는 이 단체를 위한 기부 창구를 연결해 달리기와 지역사회 지원을 함께 이어가요.

긴 거리의 기록 도전부터 어린이의 참여까지 여러 방식으로 스포캔의 강변을 경험할 수 있는 행사예요.

Typical race-season temperature: around 13°C (55°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers
Course type
Point-to-point, Boston Qualifier

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Bag drop

Where and when to collect your Windermere 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.

Bib pickup

You will receive bib at AutoNation Toyota Spokane Valley on Saturday, May 15th, and at the departure location on Sunday, May 16th.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

STA Liberty Lake Park & Ride (Routes 7, 93, 98, 722)

Full marathon starts in Liberty Lake, WA;

the Liberty Lake Park & Ride is served by Spokane Transit Authority Routes 7, 93, 98 and 722.

(Half marathon starts separately at Pinecroft Business Park, Spokane Valley.) Course follows the Centennial Trail from Liberty Lake into downtown Spokane.

Getting to the finish

STA downtown Riverfront Park service (City Line and downtown routes)

All distances finish at the Riverfront Park Clocktower/Pavilion in downtown Spokane, directly served by STA's City Line and multiple downtown bus routes.

Stations & transport near the venue

Spokane's public bus system (Spokane Transit Authority) uses a reloadable Connect Card, and riders can also simply tap a contactless bank card,

Apple Pay, or Google Pay directly at the fare validator (about 2 USD for two hours of unlimited rides).

That said, the Windermere Marathon course runs outside the urban core, so most participants will still want a car for race-day logistics.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
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.

The Windermere Marathon is a one-way course that finishes near the Clock Tower in downtown Spokane,

and is also a USATF-certified Boston Marathon qualifier course.

It is known as a flat and fast section,

ranking 13th among the fastest course in Washington state with a course score of 99.63, and the 10K and 5K are held on the Centennial Trail section that runs along the Spokane River.

Entry fee is a structure that increases step by step depending on the time of registration.

Based on the previous competition, the earliest registration range was $85, and it is said that it rose to $145 near the competition.

Since it is a one-way route, it is best to check the official website in advance for transportation information, such as shuttles to the departure point.

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 Windermere Marathon start line in Spokane

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

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

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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

$569

View on Klook

Spokane Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq

Spokane Airport Pickup (Welcome)

Local driver pick-up, flight delay monitoring included (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Book after checking price

View on Welcome Pickups
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Spokane with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Spokane.

Total cost and budget for Windermere Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Windermere Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Spokane runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Windermere Marathon

FAQ
When does Windermere Marathon 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, May 16, 2027 in Spokane, WA, United States.

How much is the Windermere Marathon 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $100.

What distances does Windermere Marathon 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K.

What time does Windermere Marathon 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does Windermere Marathon 2027 start?

500 N Stevens St, Spokane, WA.

Where does Windermere Marathon 2027 finish?

Downtown Spokane Clocktower.

When does registration for Windermere Marathon 2027 open?

Registration runs from Sat, August 1, 2026 to Sun, May 16, 2027.

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