The popular children’s version of Bloomsday from the 80s and 90s will return this year on Saturday, April 20. Kids in the 3rd through 7th grades can participate in the 1.25 mile race at Avista Stadium at the Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds. Included with the $20 registration is a limited-edition shirt, Silverwood pass, Papa Murphy’s mini-pizza, …
After 15 consecutive years as race director, Bloomsday Founder Don Kardong will retire after this year’s 43rd race set for Sunday, May 5. Q: What are your favorite Bloomsday memories? A: It’s hard to beat that first year, 1977. After months of planning, to be able to line up in a crowd and race down …
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Year after year, Bloomsday continues to elevate their kingdom above all other timed road races. 2018 is no different. For starters, there’s a new addition to the Bloomsday medals inspired by scenes along the course, an image anyone who’s done Bloomsday should recognize. The 2018 medal is a rendering of the VULTURE at the top …
This Sunday, participants from all levels of running ability race the grueling 12K Qualchan XC, or, as it is called by insiders, “The Godawful Race.” Held at Spokane’s High Drive, notorious for its steep hills, overhanging trees, mud pits, and roots/rocks that trip many an unsuspecting runner, the strenuous Qualchan embodies true “cross-country” running. An …
Nearly 1,000 Spokane Area runners competed yesterday at Comstock Park: (October 22, 2012)—Nearly 1,000 young runners will test their legs and determination today at the Bloomsday All City Elementary Cross Country Meet at Comstock Park. The meet, which begins about 4:00 p.m., is the culmination of the Elementary Cross Country Program organized in Spokane elementary …
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DESIGN THE 2013 BLOOMSDAY FINISHER T-SHIRT $1,000 FOR THE DESIGN SELECTED August 16, 2012—The Lilac Bloomsday Association, in cooperation with The Inlander, is now accepting designs for the 2013 finisher T-shirt. Deadline for submitting designs is Monday, September 24, 2012, and the Lilac Bloomsday Association will pay $1,000 for the design selected. Details are in …
Contact: Don Kardong, Race Director—(509) 838-1579 BLOOMSDAY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS Check-In, T-Shirt Distribution, Lost & Found Spokane, WA—With less than two weeks until the 36th running of the Lilac Bloomsday Run, organizers are eagerly seeking volunteers to help with Check-In, T-shirt distribution, and the Lost & Found area on race weekend. “The success of Bloomsday is …
BLOOMSDAY ’12 SIGN-UPS POURING IN 36th Running Promises To Be Huge Spokane, Washington—Maybe it’s the mild winter weather, or maybe it’s the fact that the only way to earn the coveted Bloomsday finisher shirt is by going the distance. Either way, entries for the 36th running of Bloomsday have been pouring in since online registration …
This just in….Bloomsday 2012 BLOOMSDAY ‘12 ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Early Entrants May Win iPad from Strong Solutions January 3, 2012—With Spokane enjoying a mild winter, it may be easier than usual for Spokane residents to realize spring isn’t far off, and with it the 36th annual Lilac Bloomsday Run. And to help fortify New …
