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River Ridge Ultra

Name: River Ridge Ultra
Start: 2026-10-10
End: 2026-10-10
Location: Spokane

Spokane, United States • 10 Oct 2026

Event Information

The River Ridge Ultra takes place in Spokane, WA, at Riverside State Park. The event offers three race distances: a 30 miler, a 9 miler run, and a 9 miler ruck.

Course Details

The course is on dirt and road trails with a 10-hour time limit. The 9-mile event is an out-and-back route from the Bowl and Pitcher to the Seven Mile Aid Station. The 30-mile event is a single loop starting and finishing at the Bowl and Pitcher within Riverside State Park. There is a course checkpoint at the Military Cemetery Trailhead by 5 PM. The course uses fluorescent flagging markers as confidence markers.

Aid and Logistics

There are six stocked aid stations along the course, including some with bathrooms. Crews and families are welcome at aid stations. A Discover Pass is required for parking. Packet pickup is available on Friday at a local store and on Saturday at the start. A pre-race briefing is held on Saturday morning. Required gear for runners includes their own food, water, and electrolytes.

Additional Notes

Participants receive a shirt and a finisher award. The event has a no-littering policy and a code of conduct requiring respect for others. There are no refunds, and a signed waiver is required to participate. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Washington Spokane

Race information

Website Registration

30 mi

30 Miler Run

9 mi

9 Miler Run

9 mi

9 Miler Ruck

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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