The Kan
Spokane, United States • 6 Jun 2026
The Kan at Mt Spokane State Park
The Kan is a mountain trail running event held at Mt Spokane State Park with start and finish at Selkirk Lodge. The course runs through alpine meadows, huckleberry groves, old pine forests, and Mt Spokane Ski Park trails. Packet pickup is at Spokane Fleet Feet in Kendall Yards the night before from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.
Entry includes cold beer provided by Lumberbeard Brewing and burritos provided by Old European. The event features a prize purse of $2,100 plus awards such as sports massages, restaurant gift cards, and gym memberships. Ponderosa Racing organizes the event and also hosts Mt. Spo Skimo and other local races.
Pricing is listed by distance and increases twice during registration periods. Current base prices are 50k: $109, 25k: $79, and 10k: $49. All prices increase by $15 on March 1 and another $15 on May 1. Registration closes Mon, Jun 1 at 11:59PM PT.
Policies note that courses may change due to pending permits and that events may be rescheduled for unforeseen difficulties. Refunds are not given; partial credit may be granted on a case by case basis. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 50k 6,000 ft elevation gain, multiple loops through ski park and summit
- 25k 3,300 ft elevation gain, second half of the 50k course
- 10k 1,600 ft elevation gain, summit climb and downhill through Bald Knob