Spokane Sports

The Opener 2026 brought together 221 athletes, 8 officials and 339 spectators for a great day of competition, community and giving back.

Together, the event raised $2,486.40 for wildfire relief efforts in the Spokane area.

Thank you to every athlete, official, spectator, volunteer and partner who helped make the opener a success and showed what’s possible when our sports community comes together to support our neighbors. 🙌🏻

City of Spokane Valley - Municipal Government

We’re hiring a new Sports Development Manager to help bring major sporting events to Spokane by building event pipelines, developing proposals, and securing regional, national, and international opportunities.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Check out the opening and apply today! https://bit.ly/4gbQya8

Spokane, you showed up.

With the support of our community and a generous contribution from Superfeet, we’ve raised $12,690.88 for local first responders and wildfire relief, surpassing our original $10,000 goal.

Now, we’re setting our sights on $20,000 by August 31.

Tomorrow, Spokane Sports will donate all proceeds from The Opener at The Course Spokane Valley to our wildfire relief efforts. There’s still time to register, make a donation or help us spread the word.

Register for The Opener: https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/SpokaneValley/TheOpener

Support wildfire relief: https://www.spokanesports.org/wildfire-relief

Thank you, Spokane. Let’s keep going.

Spokane, we’re with you.

The wildfires have devastated communities across our region. Our hearts are with everyone who has lost a home, been displaced or is facing uncertainty, and with the first responders working tirelessly to protect our community.

Spokane Sports is committing $5,000 to support local first responders. Now, we’re asking our community to help us raise at least another $5,000, with the hope of going well beyond our initial $10,000 goal.

Donations will be collected through the Spokane Sports Community Impact Fund and distributed to local organizations supporting first responders and wildfire relief efforts.

If you’re able to contribute, please join us: https://www.spokanesports.org/wildfire-relief

This is one way we can show up for the people who continue to show up for Spokane.

We are looking for passionate, sport-loving volunteers to assist in the field of play. You can sign-up for a half day shift, or work the entire day. Volunteers will receive free parking and free admission to the event. You'll also receive an event t-shirt, meals during your shift, and a daily cash per diem ($15 half day, $30 full day). Regarding air quality concerns, the HVAC system for the event facility is robust and has been programmed to maintain appropriate air conditions for training and competition.

Once you select your shifts and register, specific instructions will be sent to you, via email.

Come join this fun, international-level event!! https://bit.ly/4fD6p1a