Each year in Spokane Valley, there’s a 3 day festival with multiple things to do, food, games, festivities and parades. Part of that is a Duatholon (5K run, 11 mile bike, 5K run), and a 5K/10K run. This was my first year participating in the run. I did the 10K(and then added some miles afterwards on my own).

Packet Pick up: At Fleet Feet Spokane Valley Friday and Saturday. I couldn’t make it due to work, but on race day, any packets left over were laid out for people to get. You get a bib, shirt and some handouts

The course: relatively flat, though some occasional inclines. Nothing terrible. The run starts and ends at Plantes Ferry Sports Complex. Aid stations every 1.5 miles or so. THe course itself is out and back. The 5K turn around is 1.55 miles out and the 10K turn around is 3.1 miles out. Have to be careful for non racers on course (runners, bikers, etc). Course is mainly on Centenial Trail.

Post race: water available and awards to overall top 3 in each race

Overall, small race, but good to get some miles in