The challenging Spokane Marathon course is run on mostly paved and sometimes gravel roads starting at Riverfront Park in downtown Spokane. The course goes through historic Fort Wright and runs along the Spokane River. The finish is back in Riverfront Park after crossing the Spokane River for one last time.
The Spokane Marathon was the 288th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 244th largest in 2023.
Last year 6.1% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 7.7% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.
This gives the Spokane Marathon the 269th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 252nd highest percentage in 2023.
Its Course Score of 97.85 ranks it as the 336th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 22nd fastest course in Washington.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Spokane Marathon a PR Score of 97.85. This PR Score ranks it as the 284th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 21st fastest in Washington.
Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.
Spokane Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 1932 feet (589m) Min Elevation: 1626 feet (495m)
Beautiful marathon to run. Maybe I'm biased because I lived there for close to 3 years but the one time I did it was was very cool. It is tough course especially having to run Doomsday at around mile 22 but despite that it was one my favorite marathons and I've ran over 20.
Race Tips
Don't start off to fast remember to save yourself for the second half. Practice running hills you will need it especially going up Doomsday. Make sure to fuel properly so you don't bonk in the race.
I got dropped off at the race but if I did have to park I would look at parking around the arena it's not that far of a walk from the start of the race. Both finish and start are at Riverfront Park.
