2026 The Opener
2026 The Opener is a running race on August 15, 2026 in Spokane Valley, WA, with an entry fee of $10.
- Date
- August 15, 2026 (18 days to go)
- Price
- $10
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us August 15, 2026, at the Grand Opening of The Course Spokane Valley for a celebratory ribbon cutting and the Switchback Series Opener. The Switchback Series Opener is Spokane Sports’ new cross country event series built around championship racing, community connections, and the unique terrain of the City of Spokane Valley’s premier cross country venue.
Run among towering pines, alongside the Spokane River, and through the sweeping turns and rolling terrain that make The Course unlike anywhere else in the region.
After the official venue opening, the day will feature a Youth 3K followed by Men’s and Women’s 5Ks, giving runners and the community a chance to experience the next chapter of cross country at The Course Spokane Valley.
Food trucks and community activations will round out the celebration as Spokane Valley officially opens The Course to the region.
Race Day registration will be available 7:30 am to 8:30 am.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
87°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
10%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Spokane Felts Fld, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Spokane Valley, WA
Nearest Airport
GEG
Spokane International Airport · 17 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
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Coming Up
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2026 The Opener
Aug 15, 2026