One of the oldest trail runs in the Pacific Northwest and recognized in the Trail Runner’s Trophy Series, River Run features a 5K, 10K, 25K, 25K Challenge, 50K, 50K Relay, and NEW 25K Tag Team race.
Spokane River Run is 100% volunteer-organized, funding the Garfield Elementary A.P.P.L.E. program and partner organizations: Garfield Elementary, Active4Youth, On Track Academy, and North Central High School Cross Country.
The Goods
Shirts For All
Register before April 1, 2025 for guaranteed shirt size
Shirt size for late registrants (April 1 or later) not guaranteed
25k and 50k runners may choose a "tech" tee if preferred
Awards Aplenty
Our medals are proudly designed and fabricated in partnership with Spokane Public School students at On Track Academy!
All 25k and 50k finishers receive a medal, and awards medals are given to the top three finishers in each age group, for each distance, of each gender (non-binary/female/male). Awards are presented on race day, with winners in each category announced by name and medals given on the podium.
If you do not wish to be publicly announced for your medal, please let us know in advance. Email spokaneriverrun@gmail.com
To opt out of awards consideration, registrants should select Prefer Not to Say when selecting gender.
Relay Team Name Competition
Attention relay teams! Our volunteers will vote on the best relay team name, with the winning team receiving a custom shirt proudly repping your team name.
Snacks
We might be known for great post-race snacks. Just sayin'.
Beer Garden
New for 2025! Enjoy a post-race beer in the Garland Brew Werks Beer Garden.