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Switchback Sorrows 50K Trail Race

Name: Switchback Sorrows 50K Trail Race
Start: 2026-11-07
End: 2026-11-07
Location: Nine Mile Falls

Nine Mile Falls, United States • 7 Nov 2026

Switchback Sorrows 50k Trail Race

The Switchback Sorrows 50K Trail Race is a 50K trail event held at Riverside State Park, Seven Mile Airstrip, near Spokane, Washington (7903 W Missoula Rd, Nine Mile Falls, WA 99224). The race course follows rolling river trails with varied terrain and trail surfaces.

Runners pass views of surrounding mountains, the Spokane River valley, the CCC Suspension Bridge, and nearby haystack rocks. The route includes short hills, rocky sections, forested stretches, and open prairie. The organizer describes the course level as beginner-intermediate.

Camping is available at the Seven Mile Airstrip. Registration information is provided by the event; registration opens June 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM PT. The event listing refers to this race also as the Last Chance 50K Trail Run and notes its association with Gone Fir A Run 50K.

The description focuses on observable course and logistical details: location, terrain features, course level, and on-site camping. Other event details may be available from the event organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Washington Nine Mile Falls

Race information

Registration

50 km

50k

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

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