If you are looking to race, the Baddlands Cycling Club Twilight Series begins April 18 at Spokane County Raceway. For those looking for a more social challenge, consider the 26th Rotary Club of Spokane’s Lilac Century Bike Ride on April 28. Along with a kid and beginner-friendly Fish Lake trail route of 15 miles, four […]
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For 15 consecutive years, Don Kardong served as Bloomsday’s race director. This year, after the 43rd Bloomsday Lilac Run, the founder of one of the biggest road races in North America will retire and pass the torch for this iconic Inland NW running event. OTO: What are some of your top Bloomsday highlights? DK: It’s
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“Across the country, 24-hour races have been disappearing, so we feel lucky to have kept our event alive as long as we have,” says Wendy Zupan, co-owner of Round and Round Productions, with Gino Lisiecki. Declining participation numbers and retiring key volunteers were some of the reasons for their decision. “At its peak in 2011,
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Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show (March 21-24): Gear and resources for fishing and boating, hunting, backpacking, and shooting sports. Takes place at Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds; proceeds benefit Inland Northwest Wildlife Council and conservation projects. Free admission for kids age 6 and younger. Northwest Pet Expo (March 30): A pet lover’s paradise at the Spokane County
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Spokatopia Outdoor Adventure Festival Watersports Demo (July 13-14): Try a wide range of paddleboards, kayaks, canoes and other watersports equipment at Boulder Beach on the Spokane River or sign up for a clinic to have a guide show you the ropes. All part of the Spokatopia festival with live music, bike demos, and other outdoor
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Leadman Triathlon (April 20): Organized by Kellogg Rotary Club, and based at Silver Mountain Resort, this adventure course event for solo or team competitors begins on Kellogg Peak and includes skiing/snowboarding, mountain biking, and running. Ski to Sea (May 26): A multi-sport relay adventure race for teams of 3-8 people starts at Mt. Baker
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Gran Fondo Ephrata (March 17): Ride 50 or 80 miles along primitive back roads in central Washington, with 2,700’+ elevation gain. Hilly Nilly Gravel Series (March 17, April 28, May 5, June 9): Organized by Trek Bicycle Store in Coeur d’Alene and Vertical Earth, this free, no-support, 20-40+ mile ride series takes place on hilly
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Lilac Century (April 28): Now taking place in April, rather than late May, this 26th annual event gives all its proceeds to local charities supported by the Spokane Aurora Northwest Rotary Club. Ride options include: Century (100 miles), Metric Century (66 miles), 50-Mile Ride, 25-Mile Ride, and 15-Mile Ride and Family Ride. All routes start/finish
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Caveman Roar & Pour 5k Trail Fun Run (March 16): Run through the vineyard overlooking the Columbia River Gorge before the wine tasting event at Cave B Estate Winery in Quincy, Wash. Includes Carol’s Cabernet Loop Kid’s Run. O’Grady’s St. Paddy’s 5k Run (March 17): A timed 5k on trails surrounding the Sleeping Lady Resort
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With over 100 events this spring, summer, and fall, our 3rd annual guide for road and trail running, cycling, mountain biking, triathlons, and other outdoorsy events has something for everyone—no matter your age or ability, or whether you’re a weekend warrior or hard-core competitor. Find an event right for you or your family, register, and
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