The Course Spokane Valley

A Premier Cross Country Running Venue

The Course Spokane Valley is a dedicated cross country sports venue operated by the City of Spokane Valley Parks and Recreation Department. The Course can host middle school, high school, collegiate, post-collegiate and master’s level cross country events (5K, 6K, 8K and 10K races) for local, regional and national athletes. The Venue has the capacity to host additional sports events or community activities in the "off season" that may require a similar outdoor space. Run The Course from an athlete's point of view.

LOCATION: 2520 N. Flora Road, Spokane Valley, WA 99216.

The Course Spokane Valley text with blue wave logo.
Aerial image of grass course and parking area.

About the Venue

COURSE MAPS

The Course is located on 46 acres of Spokane Valley park property just north of the Spokane River along Flora Road. The site's natural terrain includes grassy meadows, rocky outcrops and a patchwork of hundred-year-old Douglas Fir. Runners will enjoy peeking views of the adjacent Spokane River as they wind their way through various loops and turns. Phase I construction of the venue began in November 2024 and will conclude in late October 2025. It includes development of the grass course (loops), restrooms, limited parking, a spectator path and a finish line arch. Phase II construction (as funding is secured) will include additional amenities such as a fieldhouse for coaches and athletes, additional restrooms, enhanced parking, a food truck court for concessions, and crow’s nest for event announcements. Learn more about development of The Course.

Scheduled Events

2025

2026

  • 2026 NWAC Men's and Women's Cross Country Championships
  • 2026 NCAA DIII Men's Cross Country Regional Championships
  • 2026 Bob Firman Nike Cross Invitational
  • 2026 Nike Cross Regionals Northwest
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Venue Rental

The Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with Spokane Sports to program the venue. 

  • National and regional collegiate cross country events, and other destination sports events that attract visiting athletes and spectators are generally managed by Spokane Sports. Please contact Spokane Sports to request information about scheduling this type of event.
  • Area middle and high school cross country events, and sports events that draw local attendance are managed by the city's Parks and Recreation Department. Please email the Department to request venue rental information.
  • Local cross country teams that want to schedule practices at the facility should email the Department.

Venue Parking

Parking at The Course is very limited, and depending on the size of the event, may be restricted to drop-off and pick-up of team buses & shuttles and event organizers' vehicles. A shuttle system for spectators may be utilized by the event organizer. Please visit the event website for directions regarding available shuttle parking.

Nearby Amenities

  1. 1 View from aerial drone of grass course and parking area.
  2. 2 Aerial view of parking area and grass turf.
  3. 3 Aerial view of starting line and finish arch.
  4. 4 View of trees and grass turn at entry to course.
  5. 5 Aerial view of grass course turns and loops.
  6. 6 View of grass turf starting line and nearby trees.
  7. 7 Aerial view of finish line arch.
  8. 8 View from aerial drone of grass course and parking area.
  9. 9 View from aerial drone of grass course and river.