Mid-October · West Coast · Loop

Spokane Marathon

Spokane, WA

Spokane River gorge and "Doomsday Hill"

Official site

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Typical start temp: 39°F(estimated)
Field size: ~600 runners(estimated)
Course: Hilly
Elevation: 1,200 ft gain(estimated)

Why runners choose this race

A loop course around Spokane, WA, with real climbing that will cost you time if you race it hard early.

Good fit if

· Runners who want a low-key start

Think twice if

· You want crowds and on-course energy
· You are chasing a flat-course PR

Course and logistics

Course type: Loop
Surface: Road
Total gain: 1,200 ft(estimated)
Field size: ~600 runners(estimated)
Crowd support: Quiet, low-key
Entry: Data coming soon
Start / finish: Start and finish in the same area

Race details

Typical timing: Mid-October
Region: West Coast
Editorial tier: Featured
Data last reviewed: 2026-08-26

Spokane River gorge and "Doomsday Hill"

Good to know

Loop course
Hilly course
Destination race

Race-day weather

Modelled from location, month and coastal proximity — not verified race history.

Typical start

39°F(estimated)

By midday

46°F(estimated)

Dew point

27°F(estimated)

ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk

Typical start sits at 39°F — good conditions.

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