THE COUNTRY’S FINEST TRACK ATHLETES DESCEND ON SPOKANE
The Podium is a magnet for the country’s highest caliber track athletes 

Spokane, Washington (February 2, 2022) – Olympians, world champions, and national record holders - they will all be here when Spokane hosts the first ever Lilac Grand Prix, February 11, 2022. “This unique, new event will bring professional runners to Spokane who are the top names in their sport,” says Eric Sawyer, Spokane Sports President and CEO. “The Lilac Grand Prix is an ideal way for both elite athletes and spectators to experience Spokane’s own world-class indoor track venue, many for the first time.”

The Union Athletics Club based in Portland, Oregon created the Lilac Grand Prix and the race has attracted 150 top track athletes. The format is perfect for fans. It’s an hour and half schedule of races including the 600m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m, 5000m, the Mile and Distance Medley Relay. World-class runners along with NCAA standouts will all be participating. Several runners are seeking American records in their events, and World records may be in reach.

Spectators will also witness some of the country’s best high school runners in the Mile, which have been added as exhibition races.

The Lilac Grand Prix falls in the middle of a busy February at The Podium. Nine track and field events are planned this month, culminating in the USATF Indoor Championships, February 26-27. “The elite running community has been waiting for a facility like this to be built on the west coast. The Podium is everything we want in an indoor competitive venue. No detail was missed.” says Jeff Merrill, Lilac Grand Prix Meet Director.

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Don’t Miss It: Aerobic and Strength Conditioning for the 800m
Immediately following the conclusion of the meet, in the Multipurpose Room of The Podium, Union Athletics Club invites coaches and athletes to the first Union Athletics Club Coaching Clinic. The brief clinic topic is Aerobic and Strength Conditioning for the 800m with Coach Julian, McHenry, and O'Sullivan. A few athletes may be dropping by as well.