Korir’s kick earns third Bloomsday victory; Kiplagat’s surge at six proves decisive

by nsackman | May 6, 2007 | Uncategorized

Spokane, WA—John Korir unleashed a scorching sprint on the downhill homestretch to finally shake two pesky challengers—fellow Kenyan Julius Kibet and Tanzanian John Yuda—and notch his third victory in the Lilac Bloomsday Run, while Edna Kiplagat managed to break away...

Returning champion Okari faces deep field; Ndereba, Erkesso & Butler headline women’s field

by nsackman | May 2, 2007 | Uncategorized

Spokane, WA—2006 champion Gilbert Okari will have his hands full this Sunday as he attempts to do what only two other runners in history have done, notch back-to-back victories in the Lilac Bloomsday Run. Okari, who has a string of U.S. road wins to his credit,...

Record number of performers scheduled along Bloomsday route

by nsackman | Apr 19, 2007 | Uncategorized

Spokane, WA—Bloomsday runners, joggers and walkers will be able to enjoy 28 different performers along the 7.46-mile route this year, an increase of forty percent over the number of entertainers last year. “It’s great to see how this facet of Bloomsday has grown...

Entry deadline for mailed entries April 17th

by nsackman | Apr 16, 2007 | Uncategorized

Spokane, WA—Runners, joggers and walkers planning to use the US Postal Service to mail in their Bloomsday entries have one more day to do so. Entries must be postmarked by Tuesday, April 17th to take advantage of the $14.00 entry fee. Online entrants...

Rib-tickling team titles touted; Corporate Cup funnies finalized

by nsackman | Apr 9, 2007 | Uncategorized

Spokane, WA—In less than four weeks Bloomsday Corporate Cup teams will have a chance to see whose employees are fastest, but fast or slow, a few teams have already made a name for themselves in Bloomsday’s fourth annual “Best Team Name” competition. This year’s list...

Bloomsday through the years: library exhibit showcases collection of official posters

by nsackman | Apr 6, 2007 | Uncategorized

Spokane, WA—The history of Bloomsday is now on display at the downtown Spokane library in an exhibit of 29 official Bloomsday posters. The posters span the entire history of the race and showcase the variety of artwork and photography that has been used to commemorate...

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Korir’s kick earns third Bloomsday victory; Kiplagat’s surge at six proves decisive

Returning champion Okari faces deep field; Ndereba, Erkesso & Butler headline women’s field

Record number of performers scheduled along Bloomsday route

Entry deadline for mailed entries April 17th

Rib-tickling team titles touted; Corporate Cup funnies finalized

Bloomsday through the years: library exhibit showcases collection of official posters

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