The Longest Light 101

Spokane, United States • 20 Jun 2026

THE LONGEST LIGHT // 101 - June 20, 2026

THE LONGEST LIGHT is an endurance event staged by Phase One in Spokane, WA. The event uses Phase One training grounds around the area, including the Reardan Cross Country track in Seven Mile, Riverside State Park, and Mt Spokane State Park.

Distances and format include:

  • 101 Miler: 65 laps, 1.56 miles per lap, 101.4 miles, 32 hour cutoff
  • 100 Kilometer: 40 laps, 1.56 miles per lap, 24 hour cutoff, Phase One Buckle
  • 50 Kilometer: 20 laps, 1.56 miles per lap, 24 hour cutoff, Phase One token
  • 10K Run or Ruck: 4 laps, 6.24 miles total, ruck limit 45 pounds, no cutoff
  • Kiddo Sprint The Hill: about 0.6 miles total, hill about 0.3 miles from the start

There is one semi-stocked main aid station offering Tailwind Endurance Fuel, NeverSecond C30 energy gels, 1st Phorm protein bars and energy drinks, plus water and snacks. Runners are encouraged to be self sufficient for food and electrolytes.

Crew access includes space for tents in a designated section of the parking lot. Required gear lists a head lamp, running gear, food, water, and electrolytes. Every registrant receives a Phase One Training Tee; completing the listed distances earns the event awards noted above. Volunteer discounts are available in exchange for event service hours. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

101 mi
101 Miler
100 km
100 Kilometer
50 km
50 Kilometer
10 km
10k Ruck
10 km
10k Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

The Kan is a mountain trail race at Mt Spokane State Park with 50k, 25k and 10k routes across alpine meadows and ski trails. Entry includes food and beer and the event offers prize money and other awards.

The SOWF Ultra, a planned 24 hour endurance event on a 4 mile loop in Nine Mile Falls to record combined participant miles for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, was canceled due to insufficient community support and funding.

A multi‑mile obstacle course at Riverside High School in Chattaroy with 30-plus obstacles, competitive and open divisions, age 14 and up, finisher medals and proceeds benefiting Riverside High School Athletics.

OUTLAST Spokane is a six hour trail challenge where runners complete a 5K each hour. Complete all six laps to earn the OUTLAST medal and a place on the national leaderboard.

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