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Inland Northwest Cross Country Invitational (Inwxci)

Inland Northwest Cross Country Invitational (Inwxci)

Spokane, Washington, United States
Aug 23, 2026
Running

About this race

The Inland Northwest Cross Country Invitational @ The Course

Experience race day at THE premier new cross country running venue in America — The Course in Spokane Valley — with a fast, exciting 5K cross country event designed for runners of all ages and abilities.

Held on Sunday, August 23rd — the day before high school cross country season officially begins — this event is the perfect way to kick off the fall racing season. Whether you’re sharpening up before competition, chasing a personal best, or just looking to experience an incredible new course, this race delivers championship-level atmosphere on a state-of-the-art cross country venue built for the top runners in the region…and for one day this August, everyone gets a chance to see what the fuss is all about.

Join fellow runners on August 23, 2026 for the Inland Northwest Cross Country Invitational (Inwxci). It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Spokane.

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Running

Women's 5K

Race Schedule • Women’s 5K — 8:00 AM Registration • $20 — General Population • $10 — Ages 17 & Under Awards • Top 3 Overall, High School, & Masters • 1970’s style headband for all finishers Expect wide starting areas, beautifully designed rolling terrain, premium footing, and an authentic cross country racing experience at the newest state-of-the-art cross-country course in the United States. Come test yourself, celebrate the start of cross-country season, and race where the future of XC begins. Brought to you by Bloomsday Road Runners Club & The BRRC’s Fall XC Race Series.

Aug 23, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$20.00
Open

Men's 5K

Race Schedule • Men’s 5K — 9:00 AM Registration • $20 — General Population • $10 — Ages 17 & Under Awards • Top 3 Overall, High School, & Masters • 1970’s style headband for all finishers Expect wide starting areas, beautifully designed rolling terrain, premium footing, and an authentic cross country racing experience at the newest state-of-the-art cross-country course in the United States. Come test yourself, celebrate the start of cross-country season, and race where the future of XC begins. Brought to you by Bloomsday Road Runners Club & The BRRC’s Fall XC Race Series.

Aug 23, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$20.00
Open

Weather Overview

These values represent the 2-year monthly averages for August in Spokane.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 13.5° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 29.1°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 13.5° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 29.2°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
16.5
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
1.3mm

About Spokane

Inland Northwest Cross Country Invitational (Inwxci) takes place in Spokane, Washington, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.

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