The Spokane Marathon
A Boston-certified October course along the Spokane River and Centennial Trail, with pine forest miles and a relay option in the Inland Northwest.
Quick facts
- Boston-certified marathon course per the race organizer.
- River and Centennial Trail miles give the race a forested feel.
- Marathon team relay, half marathon, and 10K run the same morning.
- Cold October starts are common, so plan for a warmup layer.
About the Spokane Marathon
The Spokane Marathon has been on the Inland Northwest calendar for decades and stays closer to river and forest than to downtown blocks. A marathon team relay, half marathon, 10K, and kids run share the weekend, and the certified course keeps the race useful for fall qualifying attempts.
Course
The course follows the Spokane River and picks up the paved Centennial Trail, running through pine forest sections that feel more like a trail town than a city race. It is not dead flat, and the climbs away from the river reward even effort over fast early miles.
Race-day weather
Mid-October in Spokane often starts near 40 or colder and warms into the 50s. Crisp, dry mornings are the norm, but rain and gusty wind pass through some years, so throwaway layers at the start are a safe plan.
Past Spokane Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, October 11, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
The Spokane Marathon FAQ
When is The Spokane Marathon?
The 2026 Spokane Marathon is on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Is The Spokane Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. The Spokane Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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