From the Organizer
The Inland Northwest Cross Country Invitational @ The Course
Experience race day at THE premier new cross country running venue in America — The Course in Spokane Valley — with a fast, exciting 5K cross country event designed for runners of all ages and abilities.
Held on Sunday, August 23rd — the day before high school cross country season officially begins — this event is the perfect way to kick off the fall racing season. Whether you’re sharpening up before competition, chasing a personal best, or just looking to experience an incredible new course, this race delivers championship-level atmosphere on a state-of-the-art cross country venue built for the top runners in the region…and for one day this August, everyone gets a chance to see what the fuss is all about.
Events
Weather
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
84°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
12%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Spokane Felts Fld, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
229,228
as of 2023
City 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Inland Northwest Cross Country Invitational (INWXCI), put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Spokane, WA (26)
10 miles away
BRRC 4th July Fun Run
10 miles away
LIBERTY LAKE LOOP
2 miles away
Millwood Daze 5k
5 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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)
Inland Northwest Cross Country Invitational (INWXCI)
Aug 23, 2026