On October 27, 2025, the City of Spokane Valley, Washington, completed its new cross country venue, The Course Spokane Valley. City officials, including Mayor Pam Haley, and project partners attended an event to mark the end of construction. The facility includes loop options for 5K, 6K, 8K, and 10K races. It also has restrooms, a pedestrian pathway, a finish line arch, parking, and a shuttle drop-off area.
Mayor Haley said the project will serve local residents and is expected to bring athletes and spectators from other areas. She mentioned possible economic impacts, such as increased sales tax revenue for local businesses and city services.
The Course will host two competitions in November 2025: the WCC Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Championships on November 1, and the NWAC Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Championships on November 10. The venue will open for its first full season in 2026, with a grand opening in the spring and a full schedule of events in the fall…