Washington · 50K
Switchback Sorrows 50k Trail Race
Switchback Sorrows 50k Trail Race is a 50K event held in Spokane, Washington. It was last held on October 10, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 25 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Spokane, WA
- Field size
- ~25 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 10, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Spokane, Washington
- Distances
- 50K
- Field size
- About 25 runners
- Course
- 3100 ft gain
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- facebook.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: closed
- Start time
- 8:00 AM PDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 3100 ft gain (official course data); Not USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 50°F at the start, 79% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026)
About the Switchback Sorrows 50k Trail Race
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Switchback Sorrows 50k Trail Race: common questions
- When is the Switchback Sorrows 50k Trail Race?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Switchback Sorrows 50k Trail Race held?
- In Spokane, Washington.
- What distances does the Switchback Sorrows 50k Trail Race offer?
- 50K.
- How many people run the Switchback Sorrows 50k Trail Race?
- About 25 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Switchback Sorrows 50k Trail Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Switchback Sorrows 50k Trail Race?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: closed. $92 (from ultrasignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Switchback Sorrows 50k Trail Race start?
- 8:00 AM PDT.
- What is the course like at the Switchback Sorrows 50k Trail Race?
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 3100 ft gain (official course data); Not USATF certified.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Switchback Sorrows 50k Trail Race?
- about 50°F at the start, 79% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026).
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