ATHLETE GUIDE
Packet Pick-up
Pre-race packet pick-up will be offered for participants on:
Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 11:00am - 4:00pm
If you are not able to pick-up your packet, someone else can pick it up for you. There will be a limited last minute bib pick-up on race morning near the start line. This race morning bib pick-up is ONLY for extenuating circumstances.
AutoNation Toyota Spokane Valley
8600 E Sprague Ave,
Spokane Valley, WA 99212
Race Day
Race Start Location
Marathon
Rocky Hill Park
24901 E Mission Ave,
Liberty Lake, WA 99019
Half Marathon
Pinecroft Business Park
12609 E Pinecroft Way,
Spokane Valley, WA 99216
10K, 5K, & Kids Fun Run
Riverfront Park Clocktower
574 N Howard St,
Spokane, WA 99201
Parking
Finish Line, 10K, 5K, & Kids Fun Run
Participant parking available along surrounding streets, Spokane Arena lots, and Spokane Parkade
Marathon Start Line
Small amount of parking will be available around the start area in neighborhoods. There are no shuttle buses available after the race.
Half Marathon Start Line
Parking is available in business parking lots near start line. There are no shuttle buses available after the race.
Click the button below to see more info on Shuttle Buses
Race Schedule
5:30am - Marathon Early Start
7:00am - Marathon
8:00am - Half Marathon
8:00am - 10K
8:15am - 5K
11:00am - Kids Fun Run
Marathon and Half Marathon Runners taking the shuttle buses:
The trip takes about 30 minutes from downtown to the start lines. Please do not arrive late. You will arrive at your start line a little early so please plan your clothing and nutrition accordingly.
Race Village
Race Village Area
Race Village near the Start / Finish line will have water and snacks. Swag will be available to purchase. Portable toilets and hand washing stations will be available near Race Village.
Gear Check
Gear check will be available for ALL runners near Start Line of each distance. Marathon and Half Marathon gear check will be transported to the Finish Line location after the race starts. Half marathon runners will be able to access their gear beginning at 10:30am.
In an effort to reduce waste, we ask runners to please bring your own bag to put your belongings in. We will provide a tyvek hospital type wrist band to label your bag with your bib number. You will need your bib number showing when you drop off and pick-up your bag. Gear check is only available for athletes wearing bib numbers.
Awards
Awards will be distributed for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall for Male and Female for each distance.
Age group awards will also be provided for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in age groups. Age Groups: 1-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
Early Start - Marathon is ineligible for Overall placing.
If you are not able to stay for your award, they can be shipped to you for a $10 shipping and handling fee.
Runner Info
Aid Stations / Nutrition
Aid Stations will be located roughly every 2-3 miles along the course.
Aid Stations will be equipped water and sports drink, GU gels, and gummy bear chews.
Water will be provided at Race Village.
Toilets will be available near every aid station along the course.
First aid kits will be located at all Aid Stations on each course and at in Race Village.
Cutoff Times
Marathon Early Start: Runners are required to finish in 7.5 hours.
If you plan to finish in under 5.5 hours, DO NOT sign up for the Early Start option as road crossings and aid stations will not be available at the earlier times.
Marathon: Runners are required to finish in 6.5 hours.
If you plan to finish in over 6 hours, sign up for the Early Start option.
As long as a runner is making reasonable progress we will most likely not pull them from the course, but they will need to follow traffic laws at that point if they are falling behind that pace.
Safety
This event takes place on city roads and sidewalks. There will be law enforcement or flaggers to help runners cross roads, but please be alert when you are running and pay attention to course officials at all crossings.
Headphones - Any runner using headphones should make sure their have only one headphone in their ear, or use bone conduction headphones.