About This Race
OUTLAST Spokane presents a unique twist on trail endurance racing through its elimination format. Runners face six consecutive 5K loops, starting every hour on the hour from 6 AM to noon. Complete each loop within 60 minutes to advance, but fall behind the cutoff and your race ends immediately. The challenge lies not in raw speed but in consistent pacing, strategic energy management, and mental resilience as fatigue accumulates. This isn't a traditional ultra where you can afford a few slow miles. Every lap matters, creating sustained pressure that separates those who can maintain discipline from those who burn out early. The format rewards steady runners who can hold form across six hours while managing recovery between efforts. Whether targeting all six laps for the coveted OUTLAST medal or aiming for the four-lap "Grit Earned" patch, every participant faces the same fundamental challenge: show up ready every hour. The event forms part of a national series, with fastest combined times earning spots on leaderboards and potential qualification for championship events. Prize money awaits the overall national champion, but the real draw is the unique format that strips away pacing strategy's safety nets and demands moment-to-moment decision making.
The 5K loop course runs on natural trail terrain around the Selkirk Lodge area near Mount Spokane. Runners encounter dirt paths, rocks, roots, and natural elevation changes typical of Pacific Northwest trail systems. The course design emphasizes trail running fundamentals over extreme technical challenges, though conditions can vary with weather and season. Each loop returns to the start/finish area where runners have access to their personal aid stations and can rest between efforts.
Aid Stations
1 stations along the course
Start/Finish Base Camp
water, electrolyte, snacks
Main aid station with space for personal setups between laps
Practical Info
Mid-July weather in eastern Washington typically brings warm, dry conditions with temperatures ranging from 50s to 80s Fahrenheit.
GEG - Spokane-Fairchild International Airport
Mead is located northeast of Spokane with various hotel options in the greater Spokane area approximately 30 minutes from the venue.
- Personal hydration system or bottle
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Notable Features
The elimination format creates unique race dynamics where every lap functions as both a standalone 5K and part of a larger endurance challenge. Runners can set up personal aid stations at the start/finish area and must balance effort with recovery during brief rest periods. The national series component adds competitive depth beyond the local event.