Mountain Magic 5/10/25/35k Trail Race
Mt. Spokane State Park - Selkirk Lodge
The trail running party
to kick off your summer!
Sunday June 29, 2025
Check out
the new 35k
Grand Tour!
Since this is our first year giving medals, we're going to help you celebrate your past runs by adding a one-year tag to your medal for each year you've run it. Help make sure we get that number right by checking the past runs list
FREE with your race entry!
Grab a can after the finish!
Mountain Magic 5/10/25/35k Trail Race 2025
Runnable | Challenging | Magical
Mark your Calendars for Mountain Magic, Sunday, June 29, 2025!
Mountain Magic 2024 was our best event yet! A record number of runners took on some of the most exciting and beautiful running trails in the Inland NW! The new 25k course was a hit, and the energy was high around the finish line and lodge all morning. It's no surprise - rolling trails, pine trees and whole lot of happy faces—what more could a runner ask for?
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Let's make 2025 even bigger and better!
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These trails are winding, rolling, and really really special. Most are wide ski trails through the pines. For the longer distances, there are a couple of minor peaks to summit, making them runnable but still enough elevation gain and loss to push you to your limit!
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On the post-event survey, runners rated Mountain Magic 2024 an 8.6 out of 10. Not too bad, huh? This year we'll continue to build on what's worked and tweak the things that can be improved.
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New for 2025!
> Medals. Trail races typically don't have medals but you've been asking for them, so we're delivering! And since this is the first year, we're helping past runners catch up by adding a tag to your medal for every year you've run it in the past. Make sure we get your number of years right on the past-years confirmation page.
> 35k Grand Tour. Looking for a trail marathon, a challenging warmup for your summer ultra, or just a fun hard run? 35k is an odd distance, but that's what it takes to cover almost all the best running trails in the Nordic ski trail system. We're calling it the Grand Tour.
It's the 10k loop last year's winner called "The best trail race I’ve ever done!" and the 25k loop last year's runners gave a rating of 9 our of 10 and one runner said was "challenging but you could still press the pace." Are you up for the challenge?
*T-shirts for Grand Tour runners (available for order at registration) will have a special "35k Grand Tour" imprint.
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Nonprofit Support
This year, a portion of profits from your registration will go to support the vital work of the Women and Children's Free Restaurant in Spokane.
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More feedback from 2024
Here are a few examples of what last year's runners had to say:
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"This year was awesome, the course was challenging but you could still press the pace."
- Chase Abbott, 25k runner
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"That was the best trail race I’ve ever done!"
– Jeremy Brown, 10k winner
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"It was wonderfully varied. Hills, grass, mud, gravel, turns, beauty. It had so much to enjoy." - Anonymous
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"This race to me is all about what makes the trail running community special. Everybody is so down to earth and friendly. It’s a relaxed, fun and supportive environment. The course is well marked and simply beautiful and the communication about the event was great. And the food, yum." - Anonymous
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Bottom line, Mountain Magic is going to follow in the footsteps of 2024 as the trail running party to kick off your summer.
See you up on the mountain!
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- Brad
Details
COSTS*
Feb 1 - April 17
5k: $30 | 10k: $40 | 25k: $55 | 35k: $65
April 18 - May 15
5k: $35 | 10k: $45| 25k: $65 | 35k: $75
May 16 - June 26 (midnight)
5k: $40 | 10k: $50 | 25k: $75 | 35k: $85
Race day*
5k: $50 | 10k: $60 | 25k: $85 | 35k: $95
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CHANGING YOUR DISTANCE REGISTRATION:
You may move down in distance without a fee any time before Thursday June 19. Just let me know you want to move to s shorter distance through contact form below. However, you must make the switch by June 5 to guarantee a participant medal.
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REGISTRATION LIMIT: State Parks has set a registration limit again this year, of 300 registrations, so sign up ASAP! Once registration maxes out, we will post a notice on this site and the event website.
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CUTOFF TIMES: The 25k and 35k have a cutoff time of 6 hours. If you do not reach the J11 aid station (2nd aid station for 25k / 3rd for 35k) within 4.5 hours, you will be driven back to the Lodge.
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CANCELLATION POLICY: In the event of Acts of God, COVID restrictions or State Park closure etc, entries are non-refundable. There will be be no deferred entries for the 2026 event.
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*ALL-IN PRICING:
Ultrasignup now uses all-in pricing, which means they show taxes and their fees as part of the total cost rather than breaking them down, so the prices at registration will be higher than the ones listed on this page.
SCHEDULE:
Sign-in takes place onsite in the Selkirk Lodge, starting at 7:15 race morning. Please arrive 45-60 minutes prior to your race start time.
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> 7:15 - sign-in table opens
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> 8:10 - 35k race meeting
> 8:15 - 35k race start
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> 8:55 - 25k race meeting
> 9:00 - 25k race start
> 9:55 - 10k race meeting
> 10:00 - 10k race start
> 10:25 - 5k race meeting
> 10:30 - 5k race start
AID STATIONS: there will be
5/10: one station with water and sports drink.
25k: two aid stations with water, sports drink and energy food.
35k: one water station plus three aid stations with water, sports drink and energy food.
*To keep nature pure and to aid in clean-up, this is a cupless event. If you will to drink the water or sport drink at the aid stations, please bring a hand-held bottle, or disposable bottle or hydration pack.
ELEVATIONS:
> 10k: approx 1200 ft gain and loss
> 25k: 2011 ft gain and loss
*HOWEVER The rolling course makes it deceptively challenging. (Trust us!)
POST-RACE FOOD
After you've crossed the finish line, grab a light lunch. Food is included in registration costs. Additional meal tickets are available for $5 at registration. Volunteers eat free, of course.
**News May 30: Athletic Brewing* is providing a selection of their award-winning nonalcoholic beer, available to registered racers over aged 21+.
*Athletic Brewing Company, LLC. Milford, CT and San Diego, CA. Near beer. <0.5% alc/vol.
SHIRTS and HOODIES
Shirts and hoodies are available at registration and will be handed out during sign-in on race morning. If you've already registered and want to add a t-shirt to your order, let us know through the contact form. DEADLINE for shirt/hoodie order is June 9!
DOGS:
No dogs on the trail please.
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VOLUNTEER!
Check out volunteer opportunities using the link below. Each volunteer slot gets you a free entry, so you can volunteer before or after your run, or get a free entry for a friend/family member.
Process: Before you register for the race,
1. sign up for your role via the volunteer link below and then
2. contact us using the contact form lower down on the site, and then
3. we'll give you a code to register for your comped race.
Directions
Check out pics from all the years!
... and results for all distances
2025 photos will be taken by Flashframe Photography
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