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Tense battle, finish line drama for Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac

• Updated: Jul. 23, 2023, 10:01 p.m.
• | Published: Jul. 23, 2023, 9:03 p.m.

Whitehawk passing Round Island Light House, claiming first-to-finish in the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac. Photo courtesy of BlockIsland Steve and the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac.

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MACKINAC ISLAND, MI - When the Cruising Division boats took off from Chicago on Friday, Eagle One, a sleek 65-foot boat owned by Tim Lariviere of Grosse Pointe, shot out to an early lead in Lake Michigan for the 114th annual Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac.

When light winds on Friday and into Saturday made it clear it was going to be a tactical race, the vessel tracker showed Eagle One’s crew of mostly past commodores from the Bayview Yacht Club took the vessel across the big lake to hug the Michigan coastline. Eagle One led for nearly the entire 333-mile race - the longest annual freshwater sailing race in the world.

Until the last mile. That’s when the big 104-foot ketch Whitehawk, owned by Peter Thornton, sailed past Eagle One to take first-to-finish line honors.

“Racing into the Mackinac Straits, the majestic ... Whitehawk had every sail raised and every trick out of the bag to overtake Eagle One , the sleek 65-foot cruising boat that had led the entire fleet since the start,” race communications staff said.

“Trailing Eagle One for 288 nautical miles, it took until the final mile for Peter Thornton’s Whitehawk to overtake and clinch line honors of the 114th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust.”

Lariviere and his crew credited Thornton for a well-earned victory. It’s his second consecutive line-honors win with Whitehawk.

There are lot of boats still in the race among the different divisions, and some may not be arriving at Mackinac Island until Monday. The race starts near Chicago’s Navy Pier, heads up Lake Michigan, rounds the top of The Mitten and sails under the Mackinac Bridge before approaching the finish line near the Round Island Lighthouse alongside Mackinac Island.

While the Cruising Division began Friday with light winds, Saturday’s start for the sleek Racing Division was hit by a squall that pelted some of the boats with rain.

“Sunday afternoon and evening, the two fleets continue to make their way up Lake Michigan, sailing in moderate conditions along the Michigan shoreline. The faster boats competing in the Racing Division are expected to finish overnight, with the remaining teams crossing the finish line throughout the day Monday,” race officials said.

Want to track the boats? Each entry is equipped with a satellite tracker that sends information on speed, location and direction every 15 minutes. Race Tracker: https://yb.tl/chicagomac2023

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Fun Facts about the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac

• This year’s race features 2,100 crew from 16 countries
• 45 U.S. states are represented
• There are 240 total entries
• Boats range from family cruisers to state-of-the-art carbon fiber racing vessels
• Boats range from 29 to 104 feet long
• Crew numbers range from 2 to 22 per boat

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June 17, 2023 @ 2:30 pm

Rolex United States Sail Grand Prix Chicago at Navy Pier

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Merritt, Scott Sellers come from 'dead last,' win 46.5-hour race from Chicago to Mackinac

Merritt Sellers, at 15, and the crew sailing on "nosurprise" won a 46.5-hour race from Chicago to Mackinac Island by fewer than 6 minutes on Monday.

The crew of eight sailors scrambled to overcome a mistake and seize victory. This was the second year in a row that the 36-foot sailboat owned by Scott Sellers of Larkspur, California, won its class in a race from Lake Michigan to the Straits of Mackinac. The boat is based at the Little Traverse Yacht Club in Harbor Springs, where Sellers has a summer house.

"We were over (the starting line) early, so had to go back and restart," Merritt Sellers told the Detroit Free Press while returning the transponder that tracks race boats to event organizers based at the Pink Pony in the Chippewa Hotel on Mackinac Island . "We were dead last for a while. We were a mile behind. The entire race, we were fighting back, taking boat by boat."

It wasn't until early Monday, she said, that nosurprise moved into first place.

"Then we lost it and then we got it back," Sellers said.

The sailors on the boat − from Michigan, Wisconsin, Texas, Connecticut, Ohio and California − wanted to be right at the line to go full speed as soon as the gun fired. They didn't realize they were early until about 3 minutes into the race.

"They say it over the radio. They call your sail number," Sellers said. "It took us 7 minutes to get back" to the starting line.

The crew, which included Hadley Camp and Owen Beckley of Harbor Springs, finished in 46:27:06 hours, according to the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac results posted online .

"We didn't panic"

Hannah Sellers didn't sail after last year, despite winning.

"It was a pretty gnarly race — pouring rain and thunderstorms and lightning for hours. It was one of the most intense storms I've ever seen. It felt really exciting to race through that," 18-year-old Hannah Sellers told the Free Press at the time . "Then a tough finish for seven hours upwind with intense waves and a cold front. It was pretty chilly on the boat."

This year, the wind was "up and down and shifting directions. We had to shift a lot of gears and change a lot of sails," Scott Sellers, a private equity manager, told the Free Press after the race. "We didn't realize we were over early, and we had to go back. ... But we didn't panic. We knew it was a really long race. We were conservative in our tactics."

Winning, he said, "takes a combination of a lot of effort, skill and luck, and we had all three."

Scott Sellers grew up in Birmingham and began racing Mackinac at age 14 with his father — Bob Sellers, who owned the Pontiac Buick General Motors dealership in Farmington Hills before selling it, moving to Florida and retiring from racing as an "old goat." He earned that title, which carries honor in the sailing community and is sometimes tattooed on ankles of sailors, as someone who raced at least 25 times from Port Huron to Mackinac Island.

More: At 15, Merritt Sellers returns to Mackinac races and inspires young first-time sailors

The J/111 was viewed as highly competitive, as illustrated by the tight margins between the top finishers. Colin Caliban of Covert, Michigan, and his seven crew members placed second on No Quarter. The boat from South Haven Yacht Club finished in 46:32:07 hours. Bradley Faber of Holland, Michigan, and his four crew members finished third on Utah of Macatawa Bay Yacht Club in 46:50:06 hours.

Bayview Mackinac vs Chicago to Mackinac

Nearly 200 boats raced in the Bayview Mackinac race a week ago. More than 230 boats sailed from Chicago, according to the Chicago Yacht Club. Race officials said they didn't expect any changes to the nosurprise victory but said results are considered provisional initially in case of protest or another unexpected development.

Only Merritt and Scott Sellers sailed the 2022 Port Huron to Mackinac race together, with Merritt driving alone at night, and won their class . They did not make the podium this year in the Bayview Mackinac Race. But Merritt Sellers is c redited with inspiring other young sailors to race the long Mackinac course.

The sailboat that carried Merritt and Scott Sellers to victory had been owned by Dave Irish, a Great Lakes legend and past president of U.S. Sailing. He earned a reputation for offshore sailing skill and mentoring sailors who went on to compete in America's Cup. 

Scott Sellers, who sailed 20 Mackinac races with Irish, purchased the boat in 2020 with hopes of carrying on his legacy of introducing new sailors to the sport. Of the eight crew members finishing Monday, five were 25 or younger.

"One more thing that made this special was that it was a three-peat," Sellers said. "Winning the J/111 class three years in a row, every year since the prior boat owner and my sailing mentor, Dave Irish, passed."

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Editor's note: Phoebe Wall Howard, an autos reporter, also writes about sailing and Mackinac Island. She is a member of the Port Huron Yacht Club and part of a longtime sailing family that has visited Mackinac since her childhood.

Contact  Phoebe Wall Howard : 313-618-1034 or [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter  @phoebesaid .

Published on July 25th, 2023 | by Editor

Another year from Chicago to Mackinac

Published on July 25th, 2023 by Editor -->

The 114th edition of the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac delivered a mix of squalls and calms for the 289 nm northerly course up Lake Michigan. The 2023 race got underway July 21 for the Cruising Division with the bulk of the 240 teams starting a day later.

For the 98-boat Mackinac Cup section (boats 40 feet and above), the Mills 41 Final Final won Section 2 and the Cup. Owner Jon Desmond (Cohasset, MA) admitted they had more than a few moments of angst when early on in the race they made a tactical decision to split from the fleet.

“We had this moment where it was like, ‘you realize we have just separated from the teams that have how many Macs under their belt’?” he said. The decision paid off, and the East-coast team of first-timers is already planning its return to defend the victory.

In the Cruising Division winner Albatross, a Solaris One 42 owned by Fernando Assens (Miami, FL), edged out Eagle One by three minutes on corrected time to earn his name on the inaugural Whitehawk Trophy, donated by Marjorie and Peter Thornton. The Thorntons own the trophy’s namesake, and have added the overall trophy to Chicago Yacht Club’s prestigious collection in recognition for the burgeoning Cruising Division.

Thornton’s Whitehawk, the 104-foot ketch earned the Royono Trophy as the first boat to finish this year’s race, but thanks to the handicap netted out in sixth place. Whitehawk and Eagle One battled it out in the Mackinac Straits, a 10-mile stretch infamous for where the race can be won or lost.

While Dakota finished fourth in the Cruising Division this year, one of its own is the repeat winner of the Harken Blockhead award: Megan Geith, 21 years old, on the Beneteau 47.7 Beneteau. The Blockhead award is awarded to the first sailor under 25 to finish the race.

For the 103 boats in the Chicago-Mackinac Trophy section (boats under 40 feet), Liquid Lounge II, a J/109 out of Chicago owned by Jim Caesar, took overall honors.

Doublehanded division winner McQueen, owned by Justin Acker (Leland, MI) and teammate Ted Lockwood of Traverse City, sailed the J/88 to victory in the four-boat fleet.

While Meghan and Christina O’Rourke may not have made the podium on their respective boats, the two sisters celebrated their family’s legacy in the 100th anniversary of their great grandfather’s 1923 race. John O’Rourke sailed his boat to victory that year, but was later disqualified due to a failure to supply the boat’s measurement certificate.

The sisters said their love for sailing and the Mac Race runs deep. “Every Christmas, every holiday, we would hear these magical stories of being on the water and all these great events that our family has participated in,” said Meghan. “So it definitely drew us to the sport a little closer.”

With Meghan on the Farr 40 Hot Lips and Christine on board Nelson Marek 46 Skye, both in the Section 3, they relished the competition. The way the race played out this year, the two boats were within yelling distance to each other in the Straits.

“I think our great grandfather would definitely be proud … and especially because we both got all of our certificates in,” Meghan said laughing.

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Chicago River Swim: Open water swimmers take on relocated race in Lake Michigan

CHICAGO (WLS) -- On a rainy Sunday morning in Lake Michigan, hundreds of eager and already wet swimmers hit the water for an amazing cause.

Sunday marked the first plunge of the relocated Chicago River Swim.

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"The people who are here are enthusiastic, they are excited, they are supportive," Chicago Open Water Swimming CEO Doug McConnell said. "They've raised truck loads of money."

Becca Mann was one of the first swimmers to finish the course.

"Open water is such a fun sport," Mann said. "Anyone can do it. I mean, we have these safety buoys... I'm from Chicago, love the city. Absolutely love everyone in water here, whether it be the river or the lake."

The swimmers technically swam in Lake Michigan, but organizers hope to host the event next year in the Chicago River.

It was pretty awesome, just seeing everybody go by... It was just a great experience overall. James Ochoa, Chicago River Swim participant

Organizers agreed with the city to relocate the event to Ohio Street Beach due to safety concerns .

Regardless, participants still raised $150,000 for ALS research at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and another $50,000 for the Kroc Center in Pullman to help fund swim lessons for local youth who might not otherwise be able to afford them.

"I think the moment they come to the beach, they accomplish something and they reach the beach," said Dr. Hande Ozdinler with Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine. "In our research, we will feel accomplished when we find an effective cure for ALS."

James Ochoa swam the race for those affected by ALS.

"So it's just like any way to help, any way I can," Ochoa said.

He said swimming along the city skyline was an experience like nothing else.

"It was pretty awesome, just seeing everybody go by, seeing your friends," Ochoa said. "Everybody else cheering on their family and stuff. It was just a great experience overall."

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This sailor left Newport to race solo/non-stop around the world, the first US woman to do it

NEWPORT – Newport's adopted daughter, all 100 pounds of her, is taking on the world.

Cole Brauer , in her beloved and trusted 40-foot yacht First Light, sailed out of Newport Tuesday morning, bound for Spain. In an endeavor she labels far more job than adventure, the 5-foot-2 Brauer is geared to be the first American female sailor to race solo/non-stop around the world.

Neither competing nor finishing – both significant accomplishments – is her primary goal. She's sailing to win. And she's not shaking in her boat shoes pondering the roughly four months being physically alone with First Light, sailing a reverse Magellan route, in the inaugural Global Solo Challenge . This non-stop race starts late next month in A Coruña, at the northwest tip of Spain, where it also finishes.

Brauer's longest previous solo sail was 1,200 miles from Fort Lauderdale to Newport. Global Solo is 26,000 nautical miles. That's quite a leap.

“It's not intimidating for me,” Brauer, 29, said recently at the Newport Shipyard, where First Light has been fine-tuned this summer. “Maybe I'm naive, but I've had my head down so many years just focused to this goal, going around the world, I've gotten very tolerant to this idea. Maybe it was intimidating in the beginning. But we're just taking it day by day.”

Why she left from Newport

Brauer rolled into town back in April and has had her very crowded van/home parked here for most of the spring and summer. She calls Newport the sailing capital of the world and said she couldn't think of a better place to get her boat ready for the big, big race.

In June, she won the 24 th  biennial Bermuda One-Two , a Newport-to-Bermuda-to-Newport race that requires a solo sail on the first leg and a double hand on the way back.

On her solo leg south, Brauer landed in Bermuda 18 hours ahead of her closest competitor, with a time of 3 days, 4 hours, and 55 minutes. Primary skipper Brauer and secondary skipper Cat Chimney (a marine electrician from Newport), made the return trip in 3 days, 1 hour, and 30 minutes, beating the runner-up by 12 hours and making Brauer the Bermuda One-Two's first female winner. There were 25 boats in the field.

First Light's owners, the Day brothers of Chicago, then asked Brauer what should be next. They were, she said, anxious for another win. In a go-big-or-go-home move, Brauer suggested the Global Solo Challenge, and the Days, who years ago recruited her to sail their 40-footer, gave a quick thumbs up.

What does her family think about the race?

Brauer's parents, meanwhile, scratched their heads.

“They think I'm nuts,” she said with a smile. “They think I'm absolutely insane. I would say that they think I'm insane, but they're getting used to the idea. And I think that their much more proud of me now, especially because they're starting to realize that this 10-year adventure I've been on isn't just me gallivanting around the world, sailing on cool boats, having beverages at yacht clubs, and not really fulfilling what my mind and body was made to do, which is what my parents always wanted me to do.”

How she got into sailing

While she's starting to assemble quite the race sailing resume, Brauer does not head into her latest and greatest challenge with your typical sailing pedigree. At East Hampton High School on Long Island, she was a three-sport star athlete who didn't know the way to the yacht clubs. She and sailing didn't discover each other until she went to college at the University of Hawaii where she joined the sailing team. But, oh how they hit it off.

She was hooked. Instead of trying for, perhaps, a spot in medical school after graduating with a degree in food science and human nutrition with a focus on medicine, Brauer recognized her true calling: sailing. Competitive sailing, in fact.

Enthusiastic, smart and plenty tough enough to keep plugging when she wasn't always treated warmly, she worked on crew after crew, on bigger and bigger boats. She didn't let occasional rejection derail her dream. She wasn't too proud to keep asking for a spot on a yacht. She knew she could prove her worth, and keep learning.

'I know I don't fit the mold'

She's been a professional for five years. The Days recruited her to sail their beloved First Light. So what if she's 5-2 (maybe) and 100 pounds and can't haul sails around like the guys do? She still gets the heavy, exhausting work – the lugging, the grinding – done, and done properly and in timely fashion. She's learned exactly how to position her body, right down to her feet, to get the brute work done. It's like science to her. She said she wouldn't wave some magic wand to make herself bigger and stronger.

She's very comfortable operating under Brauer Power, even though, or maybe especially because, so many people can't resist telling her she does not look like an elite racing sailor.

“I've been told that by everybody, including teammates, former employers, my mother, everyone under the sun,” she said with another big smile. “I know I don't fit the mold. I don't think there's a particular mold for a sailor. And if there is one, we should break it.”

Brauer is very comfortable with her 40-foot fiberglass pal. She affectionately refers to First Light as a “tank”, not because it plods through the water but because she feels so protected by the Class 40 Owen-Clarke design. She said Team Brauer has First Light in tip-top shape and that, on the seas, she can fix just about anything aboard.

“I wouldn't want to be on any other boat,” she said. “I always said I want race around the world on this boat. I've been with her long time. … She's my protector. She is my primary life raft. She's everything to me. I'll spend four months with her. I can't imagine a better boat to do this on.”

What to know about the Global Solo Challenge

The race route will take the sailors south, across the equator, and then turn east. It passes under Africa, under Australia, and under South America before turning north for the run back to Spain. So, most of the course is in the Southern Hemisphere, where October through January/February is spring into summer.

Team Brauer has the skipper provisioned for 167 days. The around-the-world record for a 40-footer, she said, is 137 days. Brauer's goal is 120-130 days.

The penalty for a land stop is five days. Race officials will be notified electronically if she puts First Light's motor in gear.

Her food is supply is entirely freeze-dried meals. She, of course, has water. She'll be all alone on the oceans, but she won't be. First Light is equipped with sophisticated electronics. That includes Starlink, meaning she'll be able to FaceTime.

The challenge is both physical and mental. She said the team has already brainstormed about the need for her to eat and drink enough; she must be at full strength in order to give the race all she can physically and mentally. Brauer stresses that this is in no way, for her, a pleasure cruise as, perhaps, it is for some competitors. Global Solo Challenge is all business for the pride of Springs, Long Island and Boothbay Harbor, Maine (where her parents re-located) and, yes, Newport, R.I.

“I'm not an adventurer,” she said. “I'm a racer. This is what I've been trained to do for number years. I'm here to compete. Here to race. This is a stepping stone.”

So many people ask Brauer how sleep works when you're sailing solo for a long time. First Light does have an auto-pilot for sailing. She said she'll sleep, at night, in periods of one to two hours. Awakened by an alarm or by her brain, she'll go on deck to check the sails, to give everything a good look. And if all's well it's back down for some more abbreviated shut eye.

There are four cameras on First Light. The plan is to make a documentary. That's four more cameras than there are bathrooms. Brauer has only a trusty bucket for relief and an awful lot of water for disposal. Repeat, this is not a pleasure cruise.

She said people can follow her race course progress on the Global Solo Challenge website. She'll be posting on Instagram .

Hoping to inspire other female sailors

Brauer said she hopes her participation – and, better yet, a strong showing – can help others, namely other female sailors, to aspire to great things in the world of competitive sailing. It is, she said, a male dominated world that isn't always the most welcoming to females, especially small ones.

She said part of the reason she's sailing to Spain (estimated 12 to 15 days) for the race is so there will be absolutely no way anyone can question whether she has sailed the prerequisite solo hours. She's double dotting her i's and double crossing her t's.”

“I've been denied from a lot of different programs, some around-the-world,” she said. “It's always had to do with my size. I want to show that it's possible to be that little girl from Long Island who did not grow up sailing and still be a professional sailor.”

Sailing at the 2024 Olympics: What to know, rules, schedule

Here's all the information you need to know about sailing, which returns to paris this summer at the 2024 olympics., by logan reardon • published june 26, 2024.

One of the oldest Olympic sports is returning to its roots at the 2024 Summer Games .

Sailing made its debut as an Olympic event at the 1900 Games , which were held in ... Paris . France won the most sailing medals that year, and the sport has been a mainstay ever since.

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Now, with the Olympics returning to Paris , sailing will again be in the spotlight this summer. Here's all the info you need to know about the sport:

What is sailing?

Sailing is the art of moving a boat using only waves and the wind. While it used to be the way that people traveled and traded, now it's mainly used for sporting and leisure.

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How does sailing work at the olympics.

There are 10 different sailing events that will be contested at the 2024 Olympics, with medals handed out for each competition. Here's a brief look at each:

Men's events

IQFoil: One person windsurfing where the athlete stands up and guides the single sail.

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Formula Kite: One person kitesurfing featuring a foil kite and a board with a hydrofoil.

ILCA 7: One person using a standard rig (singlehanded dinghy).

49er: Two people, one at the helm making tactical decisions and steering and one doing most of the sail control.

Women's events

IQFoil: Same as the men's event.

Formula Kite: Same as the men's event.

ICLA 6: Same as the men's event with a smaller rig.

49erFX: Same as the men's event with a slightly different rig.

Mixed events

470: Two people (one man, one woman) guiding a 470 cm boat.

Nacra 17: Two people (one man, one woman) using a performance catamaran.

Where is sailing being held at the 2024 Olympics?

All sailing events for the 2024 Olympics will be held at Marseille Marina . The venue is located in southern France on the Gulf of Lion , which is part of the Mediterranean Sea.

What is the schedule for sailing at the 2024 Olympics?

Sailing events will take place from July 28 through Aug. 8 , with series races and medal races taking place each day. Here's a day-by-day breakdown:

July 28: Men's and women's IQFoil (series races), men's 49er (series races), women's 49erFX (series races)

July 29: Men's and women's IQFoil (series races), men's 49er (series races), women's 49erFX (series races)

July 30: Men's and women's IQFoil (series races), men's 49er (series races), women's 49erFX (series races)

July 31: Men's 49er (series races), women's 49erFX (series races)

Aug. 1: Men's and women's IQFoil (series races), men's 49er (medal race), women's 49erFX (medal race), men's ICLA 7 (series races), women's ICLA 6 (series races)

Aug. 2: Men's and women's IQFoil (medal races), men's ICLA 7 (series races), women's ICLA 6 (series races), mixed 470 (series races)

Aug. 3: Men's ICLA 7 (series races), women's ICLA 6 (series races), mixed 470 (series races), mixed Nacra 17 (series races)

Aug. 4: Men's and women's Formula Kite (series races), men's ICLA 7 (series races), women's ICLA 6 (series races), mixed 470 (series races), mixed Nacra 17 (series races)

Aug. 5: Men's and women's Formula Kite (series races), men's ICLA 7 (series races), women's ICLA 6 (series races), mixed 470 (series races), mixed Nacra 17 (series races)

Aug. 6: Men's and women's Formula Kite (series races), men's ICLA 7 (medal race), women's ICLA 6 (medal race), mixed 470 (series races), mixed Nacra 17 (series races)

Aug. 7: Men's and women's Formula Kite (series races), mixed 470 (medal race), mixed Nacra 17 (medal race)

Aug. 8: Men's and women's Formula Kite (medal races)

What countries are the best at sailing?

When it comes to sailing, two nations are traditionally dominant: Great Britain and the United States.

Great Britain leads all nations in sailing gold medals (31) and total medals (64), while Team USA has the most silver medals (23) and second-most total medals (61).

Norway is third in gold medals with 17, trailing only Great Britain and the U.S. France, meanwhile, is third in total medals with 49.

In recent years, Great Britain has only gotten better at sailing. The country has won the most sailing medals at five of the last six Olympics, only losing out to Australia in 2012. The Brits won three golds and five total medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, while the U.S. was shut out.

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Inland NW Race, Ride & Event Guide 2023

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Ready to run, bike, paddle, swim, and have some new adventures in the upcoming race season? After a couple of lower-profile years, the spring and summer calendar is packed with chances to test your mettle individually or as a team in a host of outdoor races, runs, and rides. Some dates are still TBA, and a few races have shuttered. Check race websites to confirm details and sign up. We’ll see you out there!           

ROAD RUNNING

Shamrock Shuffle (March 12): An early spring half marathon, 10k, and 5k, put on by Negative Split. All distances start at Riverfront Park’s North Bank Shelter; virtual options also available.

St. Paddy’s Five Miler (March 12): This is the 40 th year of this family-friendly event hosted by Bloomsday Road Runners Club (back to the Spokane Community College location for 2023). Official Bloomsday second-seed qualifier race; “Lucky Leprechaun Jig” hosted for kids 6 and under.

Rapid Rabbit Run (March 19): 3-mile & 5-mile runs. Proceeds benefit East Valley High School’s senior class (Spokane Valley). Bloomsday Second Seed qualifier race.

Only Fools Run at Midnight 5k (April 1): Run the streets of downtown Medical Lake starting at 11:30 p.m. Organized by Medical Lake Lions Club.

Yakima River Canyon Marathon & Half Marathon (April 1): Point-to-point USATF-certified marathon course with views of the Yakima River Canyon.

Hauser Lake 10k/5k Icebreaker Run (April 2): Bloomsday second-seed qualifier with USATF-certified 10k course around the lake in Hauser, Idaho. Fundraiser for the special-needs rescue dogs at Double J Dog Ranch.

Spokane Superhero Fun Run (April 8): Family-friendly, chip-timed 5k and 10k races along the Centennial Trail through Riverfront Park (start/finish at U-District PT). Proceeds benefit CASA Partners, helping children in the foster care system.

Wenatchee Marathon, Half Marathon, & 10k (April 15): USATF-certified, Boston-qualifier course includes the Apple Capital Loop Trail through Wenatchee Confluence State Park.

The Split Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k (April 16): Flat, scenic course through Kendall Yards, Riverfront Park, and along the Spokane River. Kids’ Challenge also offered. Negative Split event.

Jr. Bloomsday (April 16): Race for children in grades 3-7 at Spokane Falls Community College campus. Finishers get a ticket to Silverwood, among other swag.

Spring Dash & Tot Trot (April 29): 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances; the 10k is a Bloomsday second-seed qualifier. All distances start at Coeur d’Alene’s McEuen Park. Untimed Tot Trot offered for kids 10 and younger. Fundraiser for United Way of North Idaho.

Lilac Bloomsday Run (May 7): Spokane’s hallmark road race! Challenging, fun 12k for runners, walkers, and wheelchair participants. A virtual option is available.

One Heart 5k and Fun Run (May 20) : Held at Spokane’s Manito Park; this race is organized by One Heart, a nonprofit that works to meet the needs of kids in lower income and at-risk neighborhoods.

T9 Mermaid Run 10k, 5k, & and 10 mile run (May 20): Hosted by Title 9, the Mermaid Series is a celebration of women’s movement. There’s also a 1.5-mile Mermaid Dash for kids ages 6-12. Start/finish at Riverfront Park.

Sunflower 5k (May 20): A run/walk to celebrate spring, put on by the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce.

Windermere Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k (May 21): Flat, point-to-point course along Spokane County’s Centennial Trail. Boston marathon qualifier, h osted by Negative Split. Race benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Inland Northwest.

Race to Remember 5k (May 27): This race to fight senior hunger is held at Fairmount Memorial Park in Spokane; proceeds benefit Second Harvest Food Bank.

Coeur d’Alene Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k (May 28): Scenic race with a start/finish at McEuen Park in downtown Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Hosted by Negative Split.

Priest Lake Spring Fun Run, 10k, & 5k (May 28): Run along the lakeshore at beautiful Priest Lake.

Stache Dash Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, and Kids Race (June 10): For runners, walkers, and wheelchair participants, based at Plantes Ferry Park in Spokane Valley, Wash. Kids’ race is for kids 11 and under. Fundraiser for Elevations, a children therapy service-provider for children with special needs.

Dad’s Day Dash (June 18): Family-friendly 5k run/1 mile walk on Father’s Day. Fundraiser for SNAP, a Spokane-based community action agency.

Metaline Falls Bigfoot 5K (June 27): Takes place in the historic town of Metaline Falls in Pend Oreille County, located along the International Selkirk Loop scenic highway.

Missoula Marathon, Half Marathon, 5k, and Kids’ “Marathon” (June 23-25): USATF-certified Boston Qualifier marathon course, with wheelchair and handcycle divisions and events happening throughout the weekend. Includes a kids’ 1-mile untimed fun run.

Cherry Picker’s Trot and Pit Spit (July 20): This annual event, held at Green Bluff, welcomes walkers and runners for a 4-mile course.

Spokane to Sandpoint Relay (July 21-22): A 200-mile, overnight, 12-person relay team race starting from Mt. Spokane’s summit and running down to the Spokane river, along the Centennial Trail to Coeur d’Alene, and then north to the finish line at Sandpoint’s City Beach.

Wallace Huckleberry Festival 5k Walk/Run (August 20): Family-friendly run in Wallace, Idaho, with optional huckleberry pancake breakfast before or after.

Tase T. Lentil 5k Fun Run (August 19): This 5k race is part of the National Lentil Festival in Pullman, Wash.

Newport Autumn Bloom 5k/10k Fun Run (Sept. 16) : Takes place at TJ Kelly Park in Newport, Wash.; proceeds benefit Newport Hospital’s Healthy Kids Snack Bag Program. 

Run the Dam Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k (Sept. 16): Run across Grand Coulee Dam and along Banks Lake as part of the Run the Dam Festival in Grant Coulee, Wash.

Deutschesfest 10k/5k Fun Run (TBA): German community festival in Odessa, Wash., includes parade, fun run, brats, brews, and more.

Inland Relay (Sept. 30): A 10-leg, 46-mile relay by NXNW Relays. Grab some friends and create a team for this fun event.

Leavenworth Marathon & Half Marathon (Sept. 30): Course starts near the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area and goes along dirt roads and trails, including Icicle Canyon Loop and riverfront trails in Leavenworth, Wash. Boston qualifier.

Jackass Half Marathon, 5K, and Kids Run (Oct. 7): Point-to-point, mostly downhill course along the paved Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes from Wallace to Kellogg, Idaho. The kid’s “half marathon” is a non-timed, non-competitive race that is a combination of logging miles on your own before race day and finishing the last 1.1 mile on the day of the race.

Spokane Marathon, Half Marathon, & 10k (Oct. 8): Proceeds from this Boston Marathon qualifier race benefit local high school cross-country programs. The 10k is a Bloomsday second-seed qualifier.

Hayden Lake Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, & 5k (Oct. 14): All distances start from the Honeysuckle Beach boat launch and offer gorgeous lake views. New 5k course for 2023.

Monster Dash 5k & Kids’ Fun Run (Oct. 29): Organized by Active4Youth in collaboration with the Spokane Swifts Running Team, this event at Manito Park includes a 5k adult race and kids’ race (ages 12 and younger); jogging strollers and dogs allowed.

Halloween Hustle Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k (Oct. 29): Spooky event in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, organized by Negative Split includes out-and-back creepy courses.

TRAIL RUNNING

Caveman Roar & Pour 5k Trail Fun Run (April 22): Run through the Cave B Winery in Quincy, Wash., overlooking the Columbia River Gorge. Wine tasting event afterwards.

Yakima Skyline Rim 50K (April 15) & 25K (April 16): Challenging out-and-back course in the high desert of the Yakima River Canyon outside Ellensburg, Wash.

Spokane River Run (April 23): 5k, 10k, 25k, 50k, and 50k team relay race at Riverside State Park; fundraiser for Garfield Elementary A.P.P.L.E. program.

Wenatchee Valley Trail Run Series (TBA): Organized by RunWenatchee, this three-race series includes Horse Lake Trail runs in the Wenatchee Foothills, April 28 (half-marathon, 7-mile, 5-mile); Red Devil Trail runs near Cashmere, June 2 (50k, 25k, 10k); and Oktoberfest trail runs at Leavenworth Ski Hill, Oct. 20 (10-mile, 5-mile, & kids’ race).

Sunflower Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, & Relay (April 29): Run on single-track trails and gravel roads in Washington’s Methow Valley on a point-to-point course from Mazama to Twisp.

Run Like the Wind Running Festival (April 30): 5k, 10k, or 10-miler along the trails, paths, and roads at the Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility in Ellensburg, Wash.; benefits Kittitas County Search and Rescue.

Priest Lake Spring Festival 10k, 5k, & Kids’ Dash (May 28) : Start/finish at Coolin Community Park at Priest Lake, Idaho; free 1k Kids’ Dash (ages 9 and younger).

Palouse Road Runners Summer Series (TBA): Run club in Moscow, Idaho, hosts a series of races; runners score points based on finishing place. Prizes for top male and female, highest series point totals.

Kaniksu Trail Runs (June 9-11): SERE Beer Mile on Friday; 50 mile, 50k, 18 mile, half marathon, and Emory Corwine Memorial Ruck Race held Saturday. Events take place in the Lower Selkirk Mountain Range of Colville National Forest.

Hiawatha Trail Run (June 11): Organized by Negative Split; includes 10k, 15k, 25k, and 50k timed runs along North Idaho’s Scenic Hiawatha Trail.

Trail Rail Run 50 mile, 50 mile relay, 50k, 30k, 12k, and 5k (June 17): A run from Mullan, ID, to St. Regis, MT, along the old Milwaukee and Northern Pacific Railroad grades.

Mountain Magic Trail Run 5k, 10k, 25k, and Marathon (June 17-18): Winding trail run begins from Selkirk Lodge at Mt. Spokane. Marathon held Sunday; other run distances held Saturday.

Mud Factor 5k and 3k (June 24): Get down and dirty at this Spokane muddy 5k obstacle course; family 3k option to run with kids ages 4-13.

Race the Wolf Ultramarathon & Trail Race (June 24-25): Takes place at Schweitzer in Sandpoint, Idaho. 5-mile trail race and 1-mile “sky climb” (a run straight uphill) June 24; trail marathon and half marathon June 25. Part of The GRIT North Idaho trail run series.

Spokatopia Trail Run & Trail Running Clinic (July 8) : A 5k run on the singletrack trails at Camp Sekani Park at the annual Spokatopia Outdoor Adventure Festival.

Muddy Dash 2-mile Mud Run (July 22): A chance to get down in the dirt with friends and family in this muddy obstacle course in Airway Heights.

Dig Your Grave (July 29): A rugged, raw and remote 42k single-track run in the Cabinet Mountains. The course is an out and back with significant climbing, minimal aid, and amazing views. Field is limited to 45 runners. Part of The GRIT North Idaho trail run series organized by Priest Lake Multisports.

The “Original” Bare Buns Fun Run (July 30) : Clothing-optional 5k trail run/walk at the Kaniksu Ranch Family Nudist Park near Loon Lake, Wash.

Rams Twilight Trail Run 5k (August 4): A 5k run along the trails near Riverside High School in Chattaroy that starts at 7 p.m. (headlamps highly encouraged). Organized by Riverside’s Cross Country Team.

Tartarus Backyard Ultra (August 19): Hosted by Kaniksu Ultras at Riverside State Park Camp 7; described as a “Last Person Standing” race for runners and “ruckers.”

Smokechaser Race (Sept. 9): 30k course start from Priest Lake State Park, Lionhead; part of The GRIT North Idaho trail run series organized by Priest Lake Multisports.

Moscow Mountain Madness Half Marathon & 5-Mile (Oct. 8): Challenging course along technical single-track and logging roads. Hosted by Palouse Road Runners in Moscow, Idaho.

Mt. Spokane Trail Run (Sept. 10): This Negative Split trail run has three scenic course options, including a 25k, that start and finish at Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park’s main lodge.

Priest Lake Marathon, Half Marathon, & 50k Ultra Marathon (Sept. 30): Wilderness trail run in the Panhandle National Forest. Walkers welcome, excluding ultra. Part of The GRIT North Idaho trail run series organized by Priest Lake Multisports.

Wild Moose Chase Trail Run (Oct. 15): 25k, 10k, and 5k trail runs at Riverside State Park hosted by Eastern Washington University’s Class of 2025 Doctor of Physical Therapy program students.

Sekani Trail Run 10k, 5k, and 1k Kids’ Run (Oct. 1) : Adventure run/hike/walk on trails at Camp Sekani in Spokane; fundraiser for Franklin Elementary School’s A.P.P.L.E. program.

Fall Flash 10k Race, 5k Fun Run, 1k Kids’ Run (Nov. 4): Course is a combination of paved and gravel roads and rolling hills of the Palouse countryside. Hosted by Palouse Road Runners, based in Moscow, Idaho.

ROAD CYCLING

Bike Everywhere Challenge (May 5-31):  Events and activities include a Bloomsday bike corral, a pancake breakfast in Riverfront Park, energizer stations for morning commuters, and a “Ride of Silence.” Organized by the Spokane Bicycle Club. Spokanebicycleclub.org.

Lilac Century & Family Fun Ride (May 21): Ride distance options include Century (100 miles), Metric Century (66 miles), 50 miles, 35 miles, and 25 miles. Organized bySpokane Aurora Northwest Rotary Club. Races start at Big Barn Brewing in Green Bluff.

CHAFE 150 (June 17): Gran Fondo scenic ride—not a race—starting from City Beach in Sandpoint, Idaho, and riding along Lake Pend Oreille into Montana. Route options include 150, 80, 40, or 25 miles, and a family fun ride. New for 2023 is the addition of a 54-mile gravel route (see sidebar), the second event in the Idaho Panhandle Gravel Series. Organized by Sandpoint Rotary; proceeds support a literacy program benefitting Pend Oreille School District students.

Spokane Summer Parkways (June 21): A four-mile route for bikes, pedestrians, skaters, and other human-powered transportation in the South Hill Manito/Comstock neighborhoods. Family-friendly event with fun, snacks, and entertainment along the way.

Cycle Chelan (June 24): Route for every rider with four options of varying difficulty, including the new Metric Century Challenge (100 km, with 4,000 feet of elevation gain), Lake Loop (45 miles), Cycle di Vino (30 miles),  or the Butte Blast (38 miles of gravel/pavement). Presented by Lake Chelan Rotary Club.

8 Lakes Leg Aches (July 15): Choose between 15-, 30-, 45-, and 75-mile routes that enjoy the scenery of west Spokane, Cheney, and Medical Lake, with the longest route touring around all eight lakes. Proceeds benefit Spokane-based Lutheran Community Services Northwest.

Tour de Whatcom (July 22): Ride distance options include Century (100 miles), Metric Century (62 miles), 48 miles, or 22 miles. Start/finish in downtown Bellingham, Wash., at Boundary Bay Brewery.

Spokane Valley Cycle Celebration (July 30): Organized by Valleyfest, route options include a 10-mile “Family-Friendly” ride, 25-mile “Adventure Ride,” and 50-mile “Hills Around the Valley.”

Mt. Baker Hill Climb (Sept. 17): 22 miles, with 4,462 feet of elevation climb, along Mt. Baker Highway, one of the most scenic paved roads in the country. There are three divisions—social, recreational, and competitive.

WaCanId Selkirk Loop Ride (Sept. 11-16): A six-day ride over 395 miles on one of the most scenic routes in the Northern Rockies. Because route includes two international border crossings (between U.S. and Canada), check WaCanId.org for event updates.

CDA Fondo (Sept. 16): This race along Lake Coeur d’Alene offers multiple distance options including Gran Fondo (116 miles), Medio Fondo (86 miles), Centro Fondo (47 miles), Piccolo Fondo (36 miles), and Family Fondo (14 miles), as well as e-bike options.

RIM Ride (Sept. 9-10): “Rotary in Motion” 5-mile family bike ride on Saturday, followed by 15-, 25-, 50-, and 100-mile rides on Sunday; hosted by the Rotary Club of Liberty Lake, Wash.

Kootenai River Ride (TBA) Pedal along the Kootenai River and through the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge and experience some of North Idaho’s most scenic countryside on a 16k, 60k, or 100k ride.

MOUNTAIN BIKING/GRAVEL RIDES

Gran Fondo Races — Central Washington (May-Sept.): Leavenworth (May TBA), Ellensburg (June TBA), and Winthrop (Sept. TBA); organized by Rideviciouscycle.com.

Echo Red to Red XC MTB Race (March 25): Course begins in the historic town of Echo, Oregon, with most of it on trails at Echo West Ranch & Vineyard.

Washington Student Cycling League — Spring League: Co-ed mountain biking development program and spring race series for riders in grades 6-12, beginners through advanced, organized by the nonprofit Washington Student Cycling League. School-based and composite teams, with high school and middle divisions. Individuals can also participate and compete as an independent rider. Volunteer coaches are encouraged to start new teams.

Hub-a-Palooza (March 31-April 2): A three-day mountain bike festival with downhill and enduro races at Beacon Hill/Camp Sekani in Spokane, hosted by Velo Northwest.

Evergreen East—Classes & Clinics (April-Oct.): Mountain Bike Foundations classes start in April, with sessions offered both weekends and weeknights. Options include beginner, intermediate, freeride, technical descending, jumps classes, women-only classes, and private lessons. Classes are located at Camp Sekani unless otherwise noted. Scholarships available.

Wednesday MTB Race Series at Riverside State Park (May 3-June 28): For eight consecutive Wednesday evenings this popular annual event features a different weekly race course. Free entry for age 18 and younger.

3/4 Minus Cykeltur (May 6):  This timed gravel grinder in Sandpoint, Idaho, hosted by Syringa Cyclery offers two course options, 52 and 76 miles. This is the first race of the Idaho Panhandle Gravel Series.

Idaho Interscholastic Cycling League (May-October): Race series for youth in grades 6-12.

24 Hours of Riverside (May 27-28): Popular Memorial Day weekend 24-hour MTB team relay at Riverside State Park. Can also compete as a solo rider. Race is Saturday to Sunday, with a kids’ bike parade Saturday evening.

Mt. Spokane Youth Camps & Programs (summer): Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park will again host summer mountain biking day camps. These four-day camps run Monday-Thursday. July 10-13 (beginner and advanced), July 24-27 (all levels), and August 7-10 (all levels).

Evergreen East—Youth Camps (June-July): Evergreen East hosts five-day Dirt Camps for Youth (ages 8-13) at Beacon Hill in Spokane, Wash. Options include co-ed beginner camps, intermediate camps, an all-girls camp, and an advanced skills camp. Scholarships available, as well as bikes and helmets for kids who do not have them.

North American Enduro Cup (June 17-18): Silver Mountain Bike Park in Kellogg, Idaho, hosts one of the North American races that qualifies for the Enduro World Series. Many race categories and levels of difficulty; no beginner category.

Silver Kings Hard Enduro (June 23-24): Hosted at Silver Mountain, this race is divided into three tracks—gold, silver, and bronze—with varying terrain and challenge levels.

Northwest Cup (August 4-6) Silver Mountain Bike Park hosts one of the stops for this six-race series across the Northwest.

Smoke ‘n’ Fire 400 (September 6): Self-supported approx. 400-mile loop bikepacking ride, with almost 41,000 feet of climbing. Ride begins and ends in Boise, Idaho, at Hyde Park. No registration fee.

Monarch Grind (September 16): This new gravel route starts and ends just outside of Clark Fork, Idaho, and loops behind the green Monarch Mountains, iconic peaks overlooking Lake Pend Oreille. This 70-mile ride has a lot of climbing and elevation changes on forest service roads. This is the third ride in the Idaho Panhandle Gravel Series.

Silverroxx Mountain Bike Festival (September 22-24): Hosted by Silver Mountain Resort, this festival includes group downhill and super-d races, plus kids’ events.

The Gravel Flamdangle (Oct. 1): Formerly known as the Dirty Spokanza,Spokane’s premier weird-fest gravel race offers three routes out of Big Barn Brewing: the 93-mile Major Devastation Route, the 62-mile Minor Devastation Route, and the not-to-be-scoffed-at 32-mile Group W Route.

Inland Northwest Cyclocross Series (Oct.-Nov.): USA Cycling series organized by Emde Sports includes divisions for women, men, pros, masters, and junior boys and girls at various race venues in eastern Washington. 

TRIATHLON/SWIMMING/PADDLING/WATERSPORTS

Leadman Triathlon (April 22): Organized by Kellogg Rotary Club and based at Silver Mountain Resort, this adventure course event for solo or team competitors begins on Kellogg Peak and includes skiing/snowboarding, mountain biking, and running.

Ski to Sea (May 28) : A multi-sport relay adventure race with teams of 3-8 people. Starts at Mt. Baker Ski Area and finishes in Bellingham Bay. Includes cross-country and downhill skiing/snowboarding, road and cyclocross biking, canoeing, downhill running, and sea kayaking.

FlowTour Surfing Competition at Silver Rapids Water Park (TBA): Silver Mountain Resort hosts a stop on the FLOW Tour, organized by FlowRider.

Medical Lake Trailblazer Tri/Du/5k (June 17): Sprint distance triathlon with 350-meter swim, 12.2-mile bike, and 2.9-mile run; Duathlon with 1 mile run, 12.2mile bike, and 2.9-mile run; and 5k Fun Run. Teams welcome. Starts from Coney Island Park in Medical Lake, Wash.

Ironman 70.3 Coeur d’Alene (Date TBD): “Half” Ironman race based at City Park in downtown Coeur d’Alene includes 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride, and 13.1-mile run.

Ironman Coeur d’Alene (June 25): This is the 20 th year of the CDA ironman, with a 2.4-mile swim in Lake Coeur d’Alene, a 112-mile bike ride, and 26.2-mile run.

Spokatopia Watersports Demos (July 8): Try out various paddling watercraft, including kayaks and stand-up paddleboards, or take a kayaking or canoe clinic or group paddle on the Spokane River as part of the Spokatopia Outdoor Adventure Festival at Boulder Beach, off Upriver Drive (northeast Spokane).

Hayden Sprint Triathlon (July 15): Swim, run, and bike solo in this sprint triathlon, or register with a team of two or three to compete in the relay.

Tiger-Tri & Tiger-Du (July 15): Hosted by City of Colville Parks & Recreation and Negative Split—Tri (1k swim, 40k bike, 10k run) and Du (40k bike & 10k run). Starts at Beaver Lodge at Lake Gillette; finish line at Dean Vaagen Memorial Park.

Long Bridge Swim (August 5): A 1.76-mile swim race across Lake Pend Oreille, aside Sandpoint, Idaho’s iconic Long Bridge.

Post Falls Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon (August 6): 0.5k swim, 19k bike, and 5k run in Post Falls, ID.

Coeur d’Alene Triathlon (August 12): Three registration options for this Coeur d’Alene event: Olympic triathlon (swim 1.5k, bike 40k, run 10k), scenic sprint triathlon (swim 0.5k, bike 20k, run 5k), or duathlon (run 5k, bike 40k, run 10k).

Tri-Town Float Down Poker Paddle (August TBA): Paddle the Pend Oreille River from the town of Ione to Metaline Falls, Wash. Win prizes along the way. Organized by North Pend Oreille County Chamber of Commerce to help local veterans and cancer patients.

Swim the Snake (August 12): An open water swim, kayak, or stand-up paddle across the Snake River channel between Lyons Ferry State Park and Lyons Ferry Marina near the town of Starbuck, Wash. Fundraiser for Blue Mountain Resource Conservation and Development Council and local youth summer swim teams.

Coeur d’Alene Triathlon & Duathlon (August 12): Choose betweenScenic Sprint Tri (0.5k swim, 20k bike, 5k run), Olympic Tri (1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run), or duathlon (5k run, 40k bike, 10k run). Event based at CDA City Park and Beach.

Priest Lake Triathlon (August 26): Choose between a Sprint Off-Road Triathlon or the Sprint Road Bike Course. Compete individually or as a team relay; start/finish near Hill’s Resort.

Jen McKenna Paddle and Run (Sept. 9): Kayak 1.6 miles (start at Higgens Point), then run 4 miles along the Centennial Trail in this Coeur d’Alene Event that honors Jen McKenna, who died of complications from cystic fibrosis. Proceeds from the event will be donated to All Heart Infusion of Spokane and Coeur d’Alene and to the Children’s Organ Transplant Association to provide for families with children who have CF and are awaiting a lung transplant.

Diamond Tri Your Best Triathlon (Sept. 9): Event aims to inspire young people to be more physically active. Takes place at the Cowles Scout Reservation in Diamond Lake, Wash. SuperSprint is for ages 12-15 and includes a 200-yard swim, 6-mile bike, and 1.5-mile trail run. Sprint Tri, ages 16+, is a 400-yard swim, 12-mile bike, and 3-mile trail run. Proceeds benefit Inland Northwest Council, Boy Scouts of America.

Valleyfest 5k/10k Run, Duathlon & Triathlon (Sept. 24): All races start and finish at Plantes Ferry Sports Complex in Spokane Valley, Wash. Duathlon includes 5k run, 11-mile bike, 5k run; Triathlon is boat/bike/run—paddle 1.5 miles (canoe or kayak) on Spokane River, bike 11 miles, run 3 miles. Individual and 2-3 person teams allowed for du and tri events. The 10k run is a Bloomsday second seed qualifier.

OUTDOORSY EVENTS

Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show (March 16-19): Gear and resources for fishing and boating, hunting, backpacking, and shooting sports. Hosted by Inland Northwest Wildlife Council at the Spokane Fair and Expo Center.

Tundra Swan Festival (March 25): This festival is a one-day event focused on the migration of Tundra Swans, with learning sessions, photography instruction, and a swan-viewing bus ride. Held at the Kalispel Tribe’s Camas Center for Community Wellness in Cusick, Wash.

Spokane Bike Swap (April 22): The biggest bike sale event of the year. Buy or sell used bikes and check out biking and outdoor recreation booths at the Spokane Fairgrounds. All proceeds benefit local cycling-related non-profit projects.

National Geographic Live!—“Cosmic Adventures with Tracy Drain” (April 22): Learn about the robotic spacecraft sent out to explore the universe from aerospace engineer Tracy Drain of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The Fox Theater.

Spokatopia Outdoor Adventure Festival (July 8): Learn about Inland NW outdoor recreation groups, parks, businesses, and bike and gear shops and participate in fun outdoor activities at Spokane’s Camp Sekani Park. Event includes live music, bike jump show, bike shuttles, kayak and paddleboard demos, adult beverage garden, and children’s activities.

Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area—Mountain Archery Festival (TBA): Ride a chairlift to the summit and walk downhill to access multiple archery courses. Prize drawings and special evening activities. Limited number of RV/tent camping spots available.

Top Pin Archery (TBA): Family-friendly archery competition on the backside of Silver Mountain in Kellogg, Idaho, that includes navigating through a course of prop target-animals.

Editor’s Note: Did we miss your favorite race, ride, or outdoors event? Email [email protected], and we will do our best to include it next year.

Sarah Hauge

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MOSCOW BOAT SHOW 2023 happens in Moscow, Russia Mar, 2023 focus on Sports & Entertainment,Water Play Equipment. The cycle of the trade fair is , organize by Crocus Expo IEC at Crocus-Expo IEC.

7 - 11 Mar , 2023

Crocus Expo IEC – Organizing 11 Trade Shows or Exhibitions, Conferences and Trade Fairs happenings in .

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• Water Play Equipment

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New Bern Gun and Knife Show

International Conference on Occupational Health Psychology ICOHP

International Conference on Leadership and Management ICLM

International Conference on Finance, Banking and Insurance ICFBI

International Conference on Civil and Urban Engineering ICCUE

International Conference on Project Management ICPM

September 16, 2022 9:31 am

EVEREAST INT'L LOGISTICS LIMITED(EVEREAST LOGISTICS) is a lisenced forwarder company approved by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China since Year 2010. EVEREAST LOGISTICS specialize in providing international logistics service including ocean freight, air freight and international express courier services

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