Mt. Spokane Trail Run

Experience the rugged beauty of Mt. Spokane State Park with three distance options featuring lush singletrack, challenging climbs, and sweeping summit views. All courses start and finish at Selkirk Lodge, delivering a true mountain trail adventure in a stunning alpine setting.

Live Race Results

The live race will be timed by Negative Split Event Timing with chip timing.  Each participant bib will contain a timing chip stuck to the back of the bib.  The timing chip will record your start and finish times based on when you cross the timing mats.  Please make sure your bib number is visible and on the outermost layer of your clothing and facing forward to guarantee the best chip reads while crossing our mats. Similarly, your bib number is used for photo identification for your race photos.

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Virtual Race Results

The Virtual Run sign up is available between January 01, 2025 - September 07, 2025. Virtual runners complete and submit their information anytime between August 29 - September 14, 2025 to the virtual results page located here.  Virtual runners will have their items mailed to them shortly after the live race (September 07, 2025).

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Photos

View your race photos here!

Race Start Location:

Selkirk Lodge, Mt Spokane State Park, Newport, WA 99156

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Parking:

Every vehicle parked at the race start will need a DISCOVER PASS. Discover passes are required to park in State Parks. They can be purchased online here.

Contact info@nsplit.com to volunteer.

Packet Pick-up:

Pre-race packet pick-up will be offered for participants on Saturday, September 06, 2025 from 4pm-7pm. Location: AutoNation Toyota Spokane Valley (8600 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99212)
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If you are not able to pick-up your packet, someone else can pick it up for you. There will be a limited last minute bib pick-up on race morning near the start line. This race morning bib pick-up is ONLY for extenuating circumstances.

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Race Start Location:

Selkirk Lodge (Mt Spokane State Park, Newport, WA 99156)

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Parking:

Every vehicle parked at the race start will need a DISCOVER PASS. Discover passes are required to park in State Parks. They can be purchased online here.

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Race Schedule:

8:00am - 25K
8:30am - 10K
9:00am - 5K
1:30pm - Courses Close

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Cutoff Times 25K (Distance closer to 16.35mi):

25K runners are required to finish in 5.5 hours (before 1:30pm).

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Gear Check:

Gear check will be available for ALL runners at the start line. In an effort to reduce waste, we ask runners to please bring your own bag to put your belongings in. We will provide a tyvek hospital type wrist band to label your bag with your bib number. You will need your bib number showing when you drop off and pick-up your bag. Gear check is only available for athletes wearing bib numbers.

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Awards:

Awards will be distributed for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall for Male and Female for each distance.  Age group awards will also be provided for 1st place in age groups.  Age Groups: 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
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If you are not able to stay for your award, they can be shipped to you for a $10 shipping and handling fee.

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Finish Area:

The finish line will have water and snacks. Swag will be available to purchase. The Start/Finish will be at Selkirk Lodge. The lodge restrooms will be accessible for use. 

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Virtual:

The Virtual Run sign up is available between January 01, 2025 - September 07, 2025. Virtual runners complete and submit their information anytime between August 29 - September 14, 2025 to the virtual results page located here. Virtual runners will have their items mailed to them shortly after the live race (September 07, 2025).

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Contact Email:

info@nsplit.com

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Contact Text:

208-806-1311

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Mailing Address:

Negative Split
PO Box 4221
Spokane, WA, 99220

Aid Stations / Nutrition:

THIS IS A CUP FREE EVENT! RUNNERS MUST BRING THEIR OWN CUP OR BOTTLE TO FILL AT OUR AID STATIONS.
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There is absolutely no littering on course. Please throw it away in garbage receptacles or pack out trash.  
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Aid Stations will be equipped with water and sports drink, GU gels, and gummy bear chews. Water will be provided at the starting line.
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A limited supply of First Aid will be located at all Aid Stations on each course, and at the Finish Line.
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25K: Runners will have additional sweet and salty options
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The Start/Finish will be at Selkirk Lodge.  The lodge restrooms will be accessible for use. 

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Distances: 

Race distances are approximate and may very a half mile depending on actual trail availability on race day. Courses are subject to change based on safety and trail conditions. Due to the trail nature of this event, there are very limited toilets available on course. Please use the restrooms before your start.

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Cutoff Times 25K:

25K runners are required to finish in 5 hours and 30 minutes (before 1:30pm). This assumes a 25K runner averages roughly an 21:30 min per mile pace.

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25K (Distance closer to 16.0 mi)

Starts and finishes at Selkirk Lodge. Starts with an initial climb to summit Mt. Spokane at the Vista house with great views. Descent back down toward Mt Kit Carson and summit Mt Kit Carson. Following the Kit Carson summit run through a fun downhill forested section toward the lower road crossing before a short climb back toward your finish. There will be full aid stations containing water, sports drink, gels, and gummies at Bald Knob Campground, Mt Spokane summit, Kit Carson turnoff, and the lower road crossing.
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25K runners are required to finish in 5 hours and 30 minutes (before 1:30pm). This assumes a 25K runner averages roughly an 21:30 min per mile pace.

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10K (Distance closer to 6.86 miles)

Starts and finishes at Selkirk Lodge. Starts with a short climb to Bald Knob Campground followed by a rolling trail with some great views of the valley below. There will be two aid stations: One at Bald knob campground and one at the lower road crossing consisting of gels, gummies, sports drink, and water.

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5K (3.1 Miles)

Starts and finishes at Selkirk Lodge. Starts with an uphill section to Bald Knob Campground area and finishes with a downhill section back to Selkirk Lodge. There will be 1 water station at the turnaround at Bald Knob Campground.

Refer A Friend... Earn Money:

Say Whaaat? We love our runners and we love our runners that talk about our race! We want to reward runners that get their friends and family to register. Refer 5 friends and earn a $25 refund back from your registration. Keep referring friends and run for free!

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How To Start:

When you register for the race, you will get a confirmation email with a referral link in it. Share that referral link to your friends and family. Each time someone registers with that link, it will be tracked. Once 5 people register from that link, you will receive $25 back on the credit card you used to register. Don't stop there, keep referring friends and we will refund you $25 for every additional 5 friends that register.

Effective June 10, 2023
Refunds, Transfers, and Deferrals: 

Distance Transfers:

A participant may transfer their registration to another distance that is not full within the same race at any time before the end of packet pick-up (i.e. 5k to 10k). If there is a price difference between the distances, the participant is responsible for the increased cost of the new registration compared to the previous amount paid for their registration. The race will not issue a full or partial refund if the participant is stepping down in registration cost (i.e. half marathon to 5k). All distance transfers can be completed from the online registration page under your profile.

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Live and Virtual Transfers:

All live races will also have a virtual race option for participants choosing to participate virtually for any reason. Participants may transfer between live and virtual events if they are not full at any time before the end of packet pick-up. If there is a price difference between the virtual and live race, the participant is responsible for the increased cost of the live race compared to the previous amount paid for the registration. The race will not issue a full or partial refund if the participant already paid a higher registration fee and is stepping down in price. All event type transfers can be completed from the online registration page under your profile.

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Person to Person Transfers:

Person to person transfers will be allowed at any time before the end of packet pick-up for a $10 fee. Person to person transfers are limited to the swag available at the time of the transfer. Shirt sizes are subject to quantities on hand at the time of the transfer. A person to person transfer can be completed from the online registration page under your profile.

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Race to Race Transfers: 

Participants will be able to transfer their registration to another Negative Split produced event that is not full for a $30 fee plus any price changes to the new event. Race to race transfers are only allowed once per registration and must be used less than 365 days from the original race date. Race to race transfers are limited to the swag available at the time of the transfer. Shirt sizes are subject to quantities on hand at the time of the transfer. If there is a price difference between the two races, the participant is responsible for the increased cost of the new registration compared to the previous amount paid for the registration. The race will not issue a full or partial refund if the participant already paid a higher registration fee and is stepping down in price.

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Deferrals:

Deferrals to the following year are not allowed. Participants are encouraged to either participate in a different distance, virtually, or in a different race.

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Refunds:

Due to the long-term nature of planning for events and the many pre-sunk costs upfront for the race organization, refunds will not be allowed.

The Mt. Spokane Trail Run is part of Negative Split's trail race series. Shirts and Medals are only guaranteed for participants registering more than 10 days before the race. Shirts and Medals are on a first come first serve basis for those registering less than 10 days before. If you are able to select a shirt size in registration, you will get a shirt. Once shirt sizes are sold out they will no longer be available in registration.

Registration Includes:

• Stylish finisher t-shirt
• Custom finisher medal
• Chip timing
• Epic views
• Gear check
• Well supported aid stations along course
• Finisher food

Upgrade your swag by adding a commemorative hoodie during registration.

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Pricing:

25K

• 01/01/25 - 02/15/25: $75
• 02/16/25  - 04/30/25: $90
• 05/01/25 - 06/15/25: $100
• 06/16/25 - 08/15/25: $110
• 08/16/25 - 09/06/25: $125

10K

• 01/01/25 - 02/15/25: $45
• 02/16/25  - 04/30/25: $55
• 05/01/25 - 06/15/25: $60
• 06/16/25 - 08/15/25: $65
• 08/16/25 - 09/06/25: $75

5K

• 01/01/25 - 02/15/25: $35
• 02/16/25  - 04/30/25: $40
• 05/01/25 - 06/15/25: $45
• 06/16/25 - 08/15/25: $50
• 08/16/25 - 09/06/25: $55

Virtual Run

• 01/01/25 - 09/07/25: $45

The Virtual Run sign up is available between January 01, 2025 - September 07, 2025. Virtual runners complete and submit their information anytime between August 29 - September 14, 2025 to the virtual results page located here. Virtual runners will have their items mailed to them shortly after the live race (September 07, 2025).

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