Athlete Guide
PACKET PICK-UP:
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Packet pick-up Options.
- More info coming soon!
- We understand that last minute issues come up. For those runners that absolutely must pick-up their packet on race morning, we will offer a very limited race morning bib pick-up at each start line. We strongly encourage runners to pick up their packet before race day since we will have very limited staff to help with check-in race morning. If you must pick-up your race packet on race morning, plan ahead and arrive early, we will not be responsible for you missing your start time if you arrive last minute and are still waiting in line.
RACE START:
START LOCATIONS:
Marathon: Rocky Hill Park (24901 E Mission Ave, Liberty Lake, WA 99019)
Half Marathon: Pinecroft Business Park (12310 E Mirabeau Pkwy, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
10k, 5k, & Kids Run: Clock Tower Riverfront Park
START TIMES:
Marathon Early Start- 5:30am This group is for anyone who needs 6 hours or more to complete the Marathon.
Marathon- 7:00am
Half Marathon Start- 8:30am
10k start- 8am
5k start- 8:15am
Kids 1 mile- 11am
**Start times are subject to change
AWARDS
Awards will be given to top three overall in each distance of male and female. Age group awards will be given out to first place in each distance, male and female
Age Groups:
1-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-70, 80+
Award ceremony for each distance will start shortly after all placements are full.
PARKING:
Marathon: Small amount of parking will be available around the start area in neighborhoods.
Half Marathon: Parking is available in business parking lots near start line.
10k/5k/Finish: Street parking is available for free as well as paid parking lots near Riverfront Park.
SHUTTLE BUSES
There is very limited parking at both the half and marathon starts. We highly recommend marathon and half marathon runners take the shuttle bus from downtown to the their designated start lines. Shuttle tickets can be purchased with your registration ($8). Shuttle buses will drop off right next to the start line. Shuttle buses are only available before the race start. There are no shuttle buses available after the race. Shuttle buses will be boarded at the Washington Lot near the Ice age playground in Riverfront Park. The trip takes less than 30minutes from downtown to the half marathon start line. Please do not arrive late. You will arrive at your start line a little early so please plan your clothing and nutrition accordingly.
Pick Up Location: 699 N Washington. This is located in the parking lot owned by Riverfront Park.
GEAR CHECK:
We will have an athlete-only gear check corral in which athletes will drop their bag at a pre-labeled area based on their bib number at each start line location. Marathon and half marathon gear check will be transported to the finish line location after the race starts. Half marathon runners will be able to access their gear beginning at 10:30am. Bib numbers will be required to enter and exit the gear check corral. For safety purposes volunteers may ask to look inside of gear bags. Runners must provide their own bag due to the Washington State plastic bag law.
FINISH LINE:
There will be sponsor booths near the finisher area as well as finish food. All finishers will receive a finisher medal, water, snacks, and marathoners and half marathoners will have more of a hearty option. Finish food is for participants only and not for spectators. Race merchandise will also be available near the finish
FINISH PHOTOS:
SMILE! We will have an automated camera set up at the finish line that is triggered by our timing box when you cross the finish line. These photos will be available on the results page within 72 hours after the race. The more visible your bib number is, the easier it is for our automated software to tag your photo with your bib so you can find it easily post race. If your bib number was not visible, you can still search all the finish photos to find your photo.
TOILETS:
Portable toilets and hand washing stations will be available in the start / finish area. Toilets will also be available at each water station.
AID STATIONS:
Aid stations will be located every 2-3 miles along course. Each station will contain water, sports drink, gu gels, gummy bears, and a small supply of basic first aid. Portable toilets will be available at each aid station along the route.
- Boone and Molter - Liberty Lake Elementary
- Appleway and Molter
- N Harvard rd parking lot at centennial trail
- N Barker Rd and Centennial trail
- East of Sullivan Rd. and Centennial trail (Windermere Valley Office)
- Trent and Centennial Trail
- Maringo trailhead and centennial trail
- Boulder Beach parking lot o E Frederick Ave and Upriver Dr. parking lot
- Upriver Dam centennial trail pullout
- Upriver Dr. turnout under Greene St. Bridge
- U district PT on centennial trail