Finisher Shirt Design Contest

Bloomsday Finisher Shirt
Design Contest

50th Anniversary Design Contest

Here’s your chance to make history during a landmark year! Bloomsday is turning 50, and we’re inviting artists and designers to be part of the celebration. Imagine your design featured on one of Spokane’s most iconic symbols — the Bloomsday finisher shirt, worn proudly by runners and walkers from around the globe.

This year’s design will commemorate five decades of fitness, community, and tradition, making it an extra-special opportunity to leave your creative mark. Whether you’re inspired by the race’s rich legacy or its bold future, now is your moment to shine.

Submission Deadline:

Designs must be mailed or delivered by Friday, September 12, 2025, to:

Lilac Bloomsday Association
1414 N. Belt St.
Spokane, WA 99201

Prize:

Bloomsday will pay $1,000 for the winning design plus a lifetime of bragging rights.

Design Requirements:

• Colors: Your design may include up to 4 colors.

• Text: Please include the following:

  • “Lilac Bloomsday Run” (or “Bloomsday”)

  • “Spokane, Washington”

  • “2026” (or ‘26)

  • “Finisher”

• Size: Maximum dimensions are 13 inches high x 11 inches wide.

• Identification: Be sure your name, postal address, email address, and phone number are written clearly on the back of each design.

50th Anniversary Tip: Designs that creatively celebrate this milestone are strongly encouraged!

Submission Guidelines:

Format: Please provide a hard copy of your design. Do not send thumb drives, PDFs, or other electronic files.
Return Policy: Artwork cannot be returned.
Multiple Entries: Multiple designs can be submitted and are encouraged.

Notification:

The artist of the selected design will be notified in early November. The winner will collaborate with Bloomsday to adapt their design to the color of the finisher shirt. Due to Bloomsday’s tradition of not revealing the T-shirt color or design ahead of time, the winner must keep their selection confidential.