Mid-October · West Coast · Loop
Spokane, WA · Sunday, October 11, 2026
Spokane River gorge and "Doomsday Hill"
Opens the race organizer's website
Typical start
39°
Cooler than 91% of U.S. marathons
Modeled historical conditions
Elevation gain
1,200ft
Flatter than 5% of races
Estimated total climb
Field size
600
Larger than 22% of races
Estimated field
PR potential
4.7/10
Ahead of 5% of races
Almanac model
Percentiles compare this race against all 224 U.S. marathons in the Almanac.
1,200 ft gain
Hilly course, loop.
Modeled from location, month and coastal proximity, not verified race history.
6 AM
31°
Start
39°
Midday
46°
Typical start sits at 39°F, good conditions.
Typical dew point 27°F, 38% chance of precipitation, wind around 7 mph. All modeled.
The bottom line
This one is about the day, not the clock.
Spokane Marathon is a strong choice for runners who like a course with real character, and the climbing is the point here. The tradeoff is atmosphere: expect long quiet stretches and few spectators.
A loop course around Spokane, WA, with real climbing that will cost you time if you race it hard early.
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Event: Catalina Island Marathon | Verified 8/26/26: 4,310 ft gain confirmed (template was correct here). Field size corrected DOWN from template guess of 800 to real ~410-437 finishers. Not a BQ course.
Deception Pass bridge and Puget Sound
Pacific Northwest staple; chilly weather