Sunday, May 3rd, 2026    /    12 Kilometers (7.46 Miles)    /    Spokane, Washington    /    50th Running

DIRIBA AND DASKA EXPECTED TO BATTLE

by | May 4, 2017 | Uncategorized

Langat Back to Defend his 2016 Title   May 4, 2017—Two of the fastest women on the planet, Ethiopians Buze Diriba and Mamitu Daska, are expected to battle for the win this weekend in the 41st running of the Lilac Bloomsday Run. The men’s race, meanwhile, will feature...

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

by | Apr 24, 2017 | Uncategorized

Water Aid, Marmot March, T-Shirt Distribution   Spokane, WA—With less than two weeks until the 41st running of the Lilac Bloomsday Run, organizers are eagerly seeking volunteers to help with water aid, Marmot March first aid, and T-shirt distribution on race weekend....

BLOOMSDAY TO FEATURE MILE STAR JIM RYUN

by | Apr 21, 2017 | Uncategorized

Will Speak on Friday, May 5 at Lewis & Clark   Spokane, WA—The man who many consider the greatest miler of all time will be in Spokane on Bloomsday weekend to share the story of his world record and help start the Bloomsday crowd on Sunday. Jim Ryun, the first...

ONLINE DEADLINE SUNDAY APRIL 23

by | Apr 20, 2017 | Uncategorized

April 23rd Online Deadline for $18.00 Fee   April 20, 2017—Runners, joggers and walkers who haven’t already entered this year’s Bloomsday have a few more days to do so—online only—before late registration fees kick in. Online registrants have until Sunday, April 23rd...

AGUA BLOOMSDAY TRADE SHOW MAY 5-6

by | Apr 19, 2017 | Uncategorized

Title Sponsor Agua Brands offering Complimentary Agua Beverages   April 19, 2017– Agua Brands has joined Bloomsday as Title Sponsor of the 2017 Bloomsday Trade Show, which is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, May 5 and 6 at the Spokane Convention Center. With...

DEADLINES FOR ENTRY APPROACHING FAST!

by | Apr 14, 2017 | Uncategorized

April 18th for Mail-In Entries   Spokane, WA—Runners, joggers and walkers planning to use the US Postal Service to mail in their Bloomsday entries have just a few more days to do so. Entries must be postmarked by Tuesday, April 18th to take advantage of the low $18.00...