Children of the Sun Half Marathon
- Date
- August 22, 2026
- Location
- 3717 N Ralph St, Spokane, WA
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 12K · 5K
From the Organizer
Welcome to the first ever Children of the Sun Half Marathon, presented by CENTURY 21!
This is Spokane’s newest late-summer race experience, taking runners down one of the city’s most underrated paved trails. Whether you're chasing a PR, tackling your first half marathon, or just looking for a fun local race with a laid-back atmosphere, this event was built for you.
All three distances — Half Marathon, 12K, and 5K — take place entirely on the Children of the Sun Trail in Spokane, starting and ending at Wildhorse Park. Expect smooth pavement, rolling elevation changes, and a course that rewards smart pacing. It’s fast enough to race, challenging enough to stay interesting, and beginner-friendly from start to finish.
100% of all donations go to Boys and Girls Clubs of Spokane County!
What to Expect:
- Fully paved trail course
- Aid stations with water and electrolytes
- Finisher medals
- Great race photos
- Local Spokane running community atmosphere
- Beginner-friendly environment
- Coffee, snacks, and post-race hangout area
Whether you’re running 13.1 miles or your first-ever 5K, we can’t wait to see you at the starting line!
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
85°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
12%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Spokane Felts Fld, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Spokane, WA
Population
229,228
as of 2023
Elevation
1,880 ft
Nearest Airport
GEG
Spokane International Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Children of the Sun Half Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
75
Days to train
- Race
- Children of the Sun Half Marathon
- Date
- August 22, 2026
- Location
- 3717 N Ralph St, Spokane, WA
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Children of the Sun Half Marathon?
- Children of the Sun Half Marathon is a running race held in Spokane, Washington on August 22, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Children of the Sun Half Marathon?
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Spokane, Washington at 3717 N Ralph St, Spokane, WA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Children of the Sun Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Children of the Sun Half Marathon
Aug 22, 2026