• Sunday October 12, 2014

The first miles take the runners out of downtown Spokane through the historic Browne’s Addition. After that they will run a few miles along the course of the famous Lilac Bloomsday run. Then they will head west on the Centennial Trail where they will meet some short, but steep hills. After that challenging section, for just over a mile, they will get to enjoy a gradual downhill run along the Centennial Trail with huge trees on both sides of the trail and gorgeous views of the river flowing far below. After crossing the T.J. Meenach Bridge, the runners are jolted back to reality with a trek up the infamous Doomsday Hill just before the nine-mile mark. The runners then turn into the West Central neighborhood where they run along Summit Boulevard and the future home of Kendall Yards, again running high above the Spokane River. In the final mile, there is a small climb up Lincoln Street, and then it is a flat stretch for about a quarter of a mile when the runners turn right into Riverfront Park and follow the trail south across two bridges (the second one is the Blue Bridge). In the middle of the Blue Bridge is the finish.

As always over 13.1 miles, there may be construction or other issues that will force us to make changes to the course. If this happens we will announce it on this website.

• Half Marathon - Race Start 9:00 am
• Awards Half Marathon - Start 11:45 am

• There is no day of race registration.
• You may not change races on race day.
• No Refunds- No Deferrals
• Register Online/Web click on go image below or click here for mail-in registration

• Local and Out-of-town participants may pick-up their race packet:
  Date: Friday, October 10, 2014
  Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  Date: Saturday, October 11, 2014
  Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm
  Location:
       Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Spokane City Center
       322 North Spokane Falls Court
       Spokane, WA 99201
  
       
  
• Out-of-town participants only may pick-up their race packet on Race Day:
  Date: Sunday, October 12, 2014
  Time: 6:45 am - 8:30 am
  Location:
       In the hallway by Runners Soul
       Downtown Spokane
       221 N. Wall St.
       Spokane, Wa.
  
  

• Head Phones - The use of personal music devices is strongly discouraged at this race. The courses are not closed, so for the safety of all participants in these races we encourage a headphone-free environment during the running of the events.
• The Spokane marathon and half marathon travel through much of the Spokane area, quite a bit of it through neighborhoods. As you are in your final preparations for your race, please consider reminding your friends and family who are going to travel around the course to cheer for you of a few considerations for the people living in those neighborhoods and the other runners in the race:
• Be considerate of all runners—don’t drive along with the runners exposing them to your exhaust. Please park well off the road and cheer from the sidelines.
• When you park in a neighborhood, please park where you won’t intrude on the neighbors. For example- Don’t park in driveways, don’t park in their flower beds, and if they come out to ask you to do something, don’t swear at them and call them names (Yes! This has all happened!)
• Please don’t tell the neighbors that they can’t drive on the streets during the race. The roads are open, and we must share the road with the cars. Otherwise our permits won’t be renewed.
• Treat their neighborhood as you would want yours treated if this were happening in your area.

• One rule that many people aren’t aware of is the rule of illegal aid. This is true in all races where they give awards. Runners need to use the aid stations only for their aid (or carry what they need with them). If you are getting water, gel, or any other aid from someone other than aid station workers, you are actually getting illegal aid. You are getting help that others in the race aren’t able to get. Now, if you are just trying to finish, chances are people won’t notice that your spouse is meeting you every half mile and giving you the secret potion that you need. However, if you are vying for an age-group award, it may become an issue. Technically, according to USATF and RRCA rules (which are the rules we abide by), this is grounds for disqualification. The marathon committee’s hope is that everyone on the course will act with integrity and finish the race within these rules. We have had to deal with this issue once, and would rather not have to do so again.

Plan for cool, crisp temperatures at the start line - around 36 Degrees. Please check the race day weather forecast when you get into town and plan to dress accordingly.

• High average for October 59 Degrees
• Low average for October 36 Degrees

Water and sports drink will be available approximately every two miles.
Gel will be given out at Mile 15 and 20

• Plaques will be given to the top male and female finishers in each race.
• The top three in each age group will receive ribbons in each race
• The middle male and female finishers will receive a fitness package from FitEdge (determined after all particapants finish)
• Half Marathon finishers will receive a custom medal
• Awards Ceremony will be at 11:15 am in front of the Clock Tower. Awards may be picked up at Runners Soul, 221 N. Wall for 30 days after the race
• Age Groups: < 19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

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