The Kan
About the race
THE KAN Mt. Spokane Trail Run is back for year SIX! Explore alpine meadows, huckleberry groves, and old pine forests as you weave through Mt. Spokane Ski Park and the best trails that Mt. Spokane State Park has to offer, the largest State Park in WA.
The Kan provides a mountain race feel but on a fast course.
Stick around after the event to celebrate with food and drinks. Cold beer will be provided by Lumberbeard Brewing and burritos by Old European, all included with race entry.
Packet pickup
Packet pickup is at Spokane Fleet Feet (Kendall Yards) the night before from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.
Course maps and profiles are on the Ponderosa Racing website, ponderosaracing.com.
About the organizer
Ponderosa Racing exists to fill the gap in Inland Northwest mountain races. It currently hosts Mt. Spo Skimo in March and The Kan Mountain Ultra Trail Race in June at Mt. Spokane.
Prizes
There will also be a $2100 prize purse, sports massages, restaurant gift cards, gym memberships, and other prizes up for grabs.
Cancellation policy
Refunds will not be given. Racers may receive a partial credit, decided case by case.
The course
50K
25K
10K
All distances start and end at the Selkirk Lodge in Mt. Spokane State Park. The courses run through Mt. Spokane Ski Park and Mt. Spokane State Park, with climbs to the summit and loops around Shadow Mountain, Kit Carson and Bald Knob.
50K course details
The only ultramarathon in Washington's largest state park. The 50k has 6,000ft of elevation gain.
- Start with a 6.8 mile loop, dropping 1,400ft over 3 miles, then climbing Trail 110 back to the Start.
- Refuel at the Start Aid Station, then run a fast, runnable 8 mile second loop on XC ski trails around Shadow Mountain.
- Restock at the Start Aid Station a second time, then traverse the Ski Park and climb the Cat Track and Northwest Passage to the Summit.
- Bomb down the backside switchbacks, pass the 3rd Aid Station, circle Kit Carson, then climb back to the same Aid Station.
- Traverse Bald Knob and descend to the Finish.
25K course details
The Kan 25k is also part of the Vert Running Series and contributes points toward the championship in North Bend in October.
- Traverse the Ski Park, then climb the Cat Track and Northwest Passage to the Summit.
- Descend the backside ski run switchbacks and restock at Aid Station 1.
- Run to Day Mountain, circle Kit Carson, then climb back to the same Aid Station.
- Traverse Bald Knob and descend to the Finish.
10K course details
Spokane experience in just over 7 miles. This course suits beginners and experienced runners alike, and may be the hardest 10k in the area.
You do not have to be a runner to do a trail race. Plenty of people hike this course, as it is challenging in its own right.
- Traverse the Ski Park and climb 1,500ft directly to the Mt. Spokane summit.
- Restock at the Summit Aid Station, then descend the backside switchbacks and around through Bald Knob.
Course changes
Courses may change due to pending permits, though this is unlikely.
Race weekend schedule
Location
Mt Spokane State Park, Spokane, WA, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: Spokane
Spokane is the county seat of Spokane County in Washington state and the most populous city in eastern Washington. It lies along the Spokane River, about 280 miles east of Seattle, and is known as the birthplace of Father's Day. The climate is semi-arid with cold winters and warm, dry summers, so late spring and early autumn are the best seasons to race.
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