The Spokane Marathon route map
raceindex.org has a GPS course file for The Spokane Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
The Spokane Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
The Spokane Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 9:57/km
- Typical conditions
- 94/100
- Evidence depth
- 38 verified facts
7:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the The Spokane Marathon?
The The Spokane Marathon is described as hilly. The course listing puts the climb at 302 m.
Where does the The Spokane Marathon route go?
The The Spokane Marathon route starts at North Bank Park, east of the North Bank Park Shelter, 673 N Washington St, Spokane, WA 99201 (Riverfront Park area) and finishes at Riverfront Park / North Bank Park Race Village, downtown Spokane. Underfoot, expect road / pavement. It passes Spokane River, Centennial Trail, Riverfront Park, Olmsted Brothers Green Park and Seven Mile Bridge. Runners follow the west side of the Spokane River north, crossing the river around the 14-mile mark, before returning south to finish in Riverfront Park.
What should runners know on race day for the The Spokane Marathon?
Aid stations located roughly every 2-3 miles along the course with water, sports drink, GU gels and gummy chews.
Race character
Scenery
- Riverside
- Parkland
- Forest
- City
- Historic
Atmosphere
- Community
- Scenic Tour
Terrain
- Road
- Trail
- Elevation character
- Hilly
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 302 m
- Net elevation
- 1 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- Approximately 500-1,000 participants across all events.
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Cut-off
- 7-hour cutoff for the marathon and team relay; 6-hour cutoff for the half marathon.
- Qualification status
- Boston Qualifier; the marathon is run on a certified Boston Qualifying course.
Race day logistics
- Closed roads
- Aid stations located roughly every 2-3 miles along the course with water, sports drink, GU gels and gummy chews.
- Expo / packet pickup
- Packet pickup Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10:00am-3:00pm at GMC of Riverfront Park, 636 E Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99202; race-day pickup also available at North Bank Park.
- Race village
- No
- Medal
- Awards presented to top 3 overall per gender, Masters (40+), age-group winners and relay teams.
Access and course status
- Start
- North Bank Park, east of the North Bank Park Shelter, 673 N Washington St, Spokane, WA 99201 (Riverfront Park area)
- Finish
- Riverfront Park / North Bank Park Race Village, downtown Spokane
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Road / pavement.
- Landmarks
- Spokane River, Centennial Trail, Riverfront Park, Olmsted Brothers Green Park, Seven Mile Bridge, Whitewater Disc Golf Course, pine forests
- Notable features
- Runners follow the west side of the Spokane River north, crossing the river around the 14-mile mark, before returning south to finish in Riverfront Park
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 12°CTypical temperature
- 16 kphTypical wind
- 1 mmTypical rainfall
- 94Favourability /100