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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 is a trail running event held in the Spokane, Washington area. The race takes place at Riverside State Park near the Seven Mile Airstrip and the Nine Mile Falls address on W Missoula Road. The setting includes river and mountain views and nearby features such as the CCC Suspension Bridge and local rock formations.

The course follows varied trail terrain. Runners encounter rolling river runs, short hills, rocky sections, forested trails and open prairie. The organizer describes the route as suitable for beginner to intermediate trail runners. Camping is available at the Seven Mile Airstrip.

Registration opens June 6, 2026. The event listing uses multiple names for the race and references the Last Chance 50K Trail Run; the primary distance presented is 50 kilometers. Directions are given for the Spokane area and Riverside State Park locations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Washington Nine Mile Falls

Race information

Registration

50 km

50k Trail Run

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

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