BLOOMSDAY LAUNCHES ANNUAL FINISHER SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST

Winning Design Earns $1,000 and Lifetime of Fame

Calling all artists and graphic designers!   Now is your time to submit a design for the world-famous Bloomsday 2023 finisher shi…

For IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 1, 2022

Contact:     Jon Neill, Bloomsday Race Director

BLOOMSDAY NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2023 RACE CHARITY

All Applications Must Be Received …

For Immediate Release—May 1, 2022
Contact:        Jon Neill, Race Director

BLOOMSDAY 2022 IN THE BOOKS

Spokane, WA—The Lilac Bloomsday Run was held on the streets of Spokane for th…

For Immediate Release—May 1, 2022

Contact:        Jon Neill, Race Director

BLOOMSDAY 2022 FINISHER SHIRT REVEALED

Spokane, WA—The Bloomsday finisher shirt, for the first time in 3 years, was reveal…

For Immediate Release—April 25, 2022

Contact:       Lilac Bloomsday Association 

IT’S OFFICIALLY BLOOMSDAY WEEK

Spokane, WA—It’s Bloomsday Week and the countdown has officially begun f…

For Immediate Release—April 19, 2022

BLOOMSDAY $35 ENTRY FEE DEADLINE IS THURSDAY, APRIL 28

Spokane, WA— Bloomsday returns to the streets of downtown Spokane for its 46^th running.

There’s no better time t…

For Immediate Release—March 15, 2022

Contact:        Jon Neill, Race Director

                        Email:  support@bloomsdayrun.org

BLOOMSDAY $28 ENTRY FEE DEADLINE IS SATURDAY, MARCH 19

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BLOOMSDAY REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 1^ST

In-Person Race Planned for Sunday, May 1st

Spokane, WA—Ready. Set. Bloom!  Beginning January 1, you can register for Bloomsday 2022.  Race day is Sunday, May 1^st and you can enter online at ww…

The countdown has begun!   Bloomsday 2022 registration goes live at 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 2022.   Registration will be exclusively online.  Mark your calendars and set your alarm - - the registration portal opens on New Years Day!

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The Lilac Bloomsday Association is now accepting designs for the 2022 Bloomsday Finisher T-shirt. The deadline for submitting designs is Friday, September 17, 2021, and the Lilac Bloomsday Association will pay $1,000 for the winning design selecte…

For IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 1, 2021

Contact:     Jon Neill, Bloomsday Race Director—(509) 838-1579 ext. 11
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BLOOMSDAY NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2022 RACE CHARITY

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For Release On:   Thursday, April 29, 2021

BLOOMSDAY WORLDWIDE RUNS APRIL 30^TH TO MAY 9^TH

Spokane, WA —Bloomsday kicks off on Friday, April 30^th. 

This year marks the 45^th Running of Bloomsday. 21,000 …

For Release On:   Tuesday, March 9, 2021

BLOOMSDAY BLOOMS BRIGHT WITH LAUNCH OF JR. BLOOMSDAY AND BLOOMSDOG

March 13 Entry Deadline for Printing Name on Bib

Spokane, WA — Bloomsday Race Officials announced the return of Jr. Bloomsda…

For Immediate Release—February 25, 2021

BLOOMSDAY REVEALS 2021 RACE POSTER

Spokane, WA — Today, Bloomsday Race Officials released the 2021 race poster.…

For Immediate Release—December 31, 2020

BLOOMSDAY 2021 WILL BE A VIRTUAL RACE

Spokane, WA— The 45^th running of Bloomsday - - dubbed “Blooms…

The Washington Trust Bank Finisher Shirt packets will be mailed this week and next.   You can anticipate receiving your finisher shirt over the next 7 - 14 days.  

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For Immediate Release—September 25, 2020

BLOOMSDAY REVEALS OFFICIAL 2020 T-SHIRT

^th Finisher Shirt Designed by Spokane High School Student

Spokane, WA—Through social media channels and the race website this afternoon, …

The Lilac Bloomsday Association is now accepting designs for the coveted 2021 Bloomsday Finisher T-shirt. Deadline for submitting designs is Friday, October 16, 2020, and the Lilac Bloomsday Association will pay $1,000 for the design selected. Ent…

For Immediate Release—September 15, 2020 

Bloomsday Officials Extend Race Dates Due To Air Quality

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For Immediate Release—July 29, 2020

THE 44^TH RUNNING OF BLOOMSDAY WILL BE VIRTUAL!

RACE ORGANIZERS WILL MAIL 2020 RACE NUMBERS AND FINISHER SHIRTS SO THE TRADITION OF BLOOMSDAY LIVES ON.

Spokane, WA—Bloomsday race organizers an…

BLOOMSDAY INTRODUCES “VIRTUAL BLOOMSDAY” AS A RACE ALTERNATIVE FOR 2020 ENTRANTS 

Spokane, WA—For the first time in Bloom…

Bloomsday is celebrating Global Running Day on Wednesday, June 3^rd.   On a day that is intended for unity, togetherness, and collective accomplishment, we encourage everyone to exercise their body, exercise their mind, and take those forward steps…

At Bloomsday, we appreciate the tremendous patience, understanding, and courtesy you have shown us over the past week. We likewise value the outpouring of support you have extended for our new announced race date of September 20.

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BLOOMSDAY POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Race Organizers Determined to Deliver 44^th Running of Bloomsday

Each May for the past 43 years, Spokane has welcomed the coming of spring and the sense of rebirth through the personal journeys of…

Today, Providence and Kaiser Permanente sent the following message to those who had signed up for the Bloomsday Training Clinic:

Dear Bloomsday Training Clinic Participant,

We have been closely monitoring the changing news about COVID-19…

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Jr. Bloomsday 2020 registration is now open. For only $20, you can register for Spokane’s original kids run. This is an event you don’t want to miss!

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For Immediate Release—September 6, 2019

Design the 2020 Lilac Bloomsday “Super Secret” Finisher T-Shirt

$1,000 for the design selected by Bloomsday . . . and fame for a lifetime!

August 13, 2019—Ever wanted to design a t-shirt worn by 40,000 people?!  Now’s your chance!

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Newbies Capture Best Bloomsday Entertainer Title

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^rd Lilac Bloomsday Run this Sunday. A third straight victory for Diriba would notch her place in h…

^rd annual Lilac Bloomsday Run has begun at the Spokane Convention Center, and volunteers are busy handing out packets and signing up late registrants. Check-in and are available on …

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^rd Bloomsday, a panel of Bloomsday sponsors and organizers recently met over lunch to deliberate and develop a list of which Bloomsday Corp…

Blue Skies Predicted for May 5th

^rd edition of Spokane’s big run. Over 8,0…

The Jr. Bloomsday and Marmot March registration pages kicked off today to the delight of many kids and families. Unfortunately, there was a processing error in the registration system that required that Bloomsday suspend the registration page for ab…

Jr. Bloomsday, Spokane’s Wildly Popular Children’s Race from the 1980s and 1990s, Will Return April 20th, 2019.

opens February 1^st at 9:00am—and is limited to the first 3,000 kids.

January 31,2019—Jr. …

Fit for Bloomsday...Fit for Life youth fitness program. After the entry deadline, over 70 schools are expected to have signed up, with m…

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Spokane, WA—Don Kardong, Founder and Race Director of the Lilac Bloomsday Run, will retire following the 2019 Lilac Bloomsday Run on May 5. Jon Neill, an attorney in the law firm of Eymann Allison Hunter Jones P.S., Lilac Bloomsday Association Bo…

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^st, will be a big day for high school runners from the Spokane area, as the region’s top harriers will be competing in the Foot Locker West Regional Cross Country Championships at Mt. San Antonio College…

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The Inlander, is now accepting designs for the 2019 finisher T-shirt. Deadline for submitting designs is Monday, September 10, 2018, and the Lilac Bloomsday Association will pay …

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It takes nearly 5,000 volunteers and the support of dozens of local businesses to make Bloomsday happen. We list a few of them in our , but we thank all of them for making Bloomsday '18 a great success!

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^nd annual Lilac Bloomsday Run has begun at the Spokane Convention Center, and volunteers are busy handing out packets and signing up late registrants. Check-in and late registration are available on Friday…

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—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 22^nd to take advantage…

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^nd Bloomsday, a panel of Bloomsday sponsors and organizers met over lunch to deliberate and develop a list of which Bloomsday Corporate Cup teams registered with the best team names.

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^st to sign up to provide entertainment along the 7.46-mile Bloomsday course on Sunday, May 6th.

42^nd Edition Slated for May 6th

^nd edition of Spokane’s big run. Over 8,000 runners and wa…

Media Release             Contact:  Elizabeth DeRuyter, External Communications Director

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Fit for Bloomsday...Fit for Life youth fitness program. After the entry deadline, over 70 schools are expected to have sig…

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^nd, will be a big day for high school runners from the Spokane area, as the region’s top harriers will be competing in the Foot Locker West Regional Cross Country Championships at Mt. San Antonio College…

The Inlander, is now accepting designs for the 2018 finisher T-shirt. Deadline for submitting designs is Monday, September 11, 2017, and the Lilac Bloomsday Association will pay $…

Best Bloomsday Entertainers Again in 2017

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^st annual Lilac Bloomsday Run has begun at the Spokane Convention Center, and volunteers are busy handing out packets and signing up late registrants. Check-in and late registration are available on Friday…

^st running of the Lilac Bloomsday Run. The men’…

Water Aid, Marmot March, T-Shirt Distribution

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Will Speak on Friday, May 5 at Lewis & Clark

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April 23rd Online Deadline for $18.00 Fee

—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 re…

Title Sponsor Agua Brands offering Complimentary Agua Beverages

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April 18^th for Mail-In Entries

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Special Blend Includes Beans from Mexico, Nicaragua and Ethiopia

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Best Team Name Finalists Announced

^st Bloomsday, a panel of Bloomsday sponsors and organizers met last week to deliberate and develop a list of which Bloomsday Corporate Cup teams …

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^st Edition Of Popular 12-Kilometer Event

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Fit for Bloomsday...Fit for Life youth fitness program. After the entry deadline,…

^st annual Lilac Bloomsday Run, and to help fortify New Year’s resolutions to get in shape, early bird registration for Bloomsday is…

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^rd, will be a big day for high school runners from the Spokane area, as the region’s top harriers will be competing in the Foot Locker West Regional Cross Country Championships at Mt. San Antonio C…

The Inlander, is now accepting designs for the 2017 finisher T-shirt. Deadline for submitting designs is Monday, September 19, 2016, and the Lilac Bloomsday Association will pay…

Limo, Langat to Compete at Boilermaker 15K Sunday

Cynthia Limo and Philip Langat are headed to Utica, New York, for the PRRO Championship this coming Sunday, July 10th. The Championship, which is h…

Best Bloomsday Entertainers Again in 2016

^th Lilac Bloomsday Run to make it two in a row. Rock group Nixon Rodeo, located at the base of Doomsday Hill as …

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^th annual Lilac Bloomsday Run has begun at the Spokane Convention Center, and volunteers are busy handing out packets and signing up late registrants. Check-in and late registration are available on Friday…

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Is It Safe? Are They Actually Running?

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April 12^th for Mail-In Entries

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Best Team Name Finalists Announced

^th Bloomsday less than a month away, a panel of Bloomsday sponsors and organizers met, deliberated and developed a list of which Bloomsday Corporate Cup teams registered with the be…

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The Inlander, is now accepting designs for the 2016 finisher T-shirt. Deadline for submitting designs is Monday, September 21, 2015, and the Lilac B…

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^th annual Lilac Bloomsday Run has begun at the Spokane Convention Center, and volunteers are busy handing out packets and signing up late registrants. Check-in and late registration are available on Friday…

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—Last year's Bloomsday champion, Allan Kiprono, is back to defend his title this Sunday, and if successful he'll become only the second male to win three Bloo…

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^th running of the Lilac Bloomsday Run quickly approaching, organizers are looking for talent in Spokane and surrounding communities to provide on-course entertainment along the 7.46-mile course. All forms of entertainment…

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^th running of the Lilac Bloomsday Run, plans are well underway for yet another big crowd to take to the streets of Spokane. Over 8,000 runners and walkers have jumped on board since onl…

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—of which the Lilac Bloomsday Run is a member—announced today that the PRRO Circuit Championship will take place at the Utica Boilermaker 15K on July 13 in Utica, NY. The Champions…

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^th running of the Lilac Bloomsday Run, plans are well underway for yet another big crowd to take to the streets of Spokane. Over 8,000 runners and walkers have jumped on board since onl…

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^th annual Lilac Bloomsday Run, and to help fortify New Year’s resolutions to get in shape, early bird registration for Bloomsday is now . Those who sign up by February 9th will have…

December 14, 2013--Congratulations to Mt. Spokane's John Dressel, who posted the highest finish by a Spokane-area runner in the history of the Foot Locker National Cross Country Championships in San Diego today. After leading in the latter stages of…

December 11, 2013—Last Saturday was a landmark day for Spokane’s top high school runners, as North Central teammates Kai Wilmot and Tanner Anderson finished first and third at Nike Cross Nationals in Portland. And on that same day, Mt.Spokane harrie…

^th, will be a big day for high school runners from the Spokane area, as the region’s top harriers head south for post-season meets in California and Oregon. Nearly 50 individuals will be competing in the F…

—As a highlight of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Road Race Management Race Directors’ Meeting, Don Kardong was announced as the first ever MarathonFoto/Road Race Management Lifetime Achievement Award winner. The a…

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Two Spokane runners—Andrew Gardner of Mead High School and John Dressel of Mt. Spokane—are headed to San Diego this weekend to compete in the prestigious Foot Locker National Cross Country Championships, to be held Saturday at Balboa Park. The runne…

This Saturday, December 1^st, will be a big day for high school runners from the Spokane area, as the region's top harriers head south for post-season meets in California and Oregon. Nearly 50 individuals will be competing in the Foot Locker West R…

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 org…

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 …

The Bloomsday crowd may have been tired after cresting Doomsday Hill, but it appears they weren't too tired to appreciate vocalist Adrienne Bousquet's "Sequins and Sinatra” performance near the six-mile point. Bousquet, who was at the corner of Lin…

May 6, 2012—Mamitu Daska made it clear early on that it wasn't going to be a dawdle and kick race, as the Ethiopian broke from the field before the three-mile mark and never looked back, winning the 36th annual Lilac Bloomsday Run in the third faste…

Check-In for this Sunday's 36th annual Lilac Bloomsday Run has begun at the Spokane Convention Center, and volunteers are busy handing out packets and signing up late registrants. Check-in and late registration are available on Friday, May 4th, from…

Last year Misiker Mekonnin of Ethiopia emerged from a tactical women's race and unleashed a blazing sprint on the homestretch to capture the women's crown, and this year she's back to try to make it two in a row in the 36 th running of the Lilac Blo…

Janet Cherobon-Bawcom, last year's Bloomsday sixth-place female finisher, will be speaking at two school assemblies in Spokane on Thursday, May 3.

The Kenyan-born Cherobon-Bawcon, who resides in Rome, Georgia, will be speaking at Lincoln Heights …

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 totally…

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 22nd to take advantage of the $17.00 entry fe…

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 $17.00 entry fee. Online entrants (www.bloom…

This year's four Bloomsday print ads, which are takeoffs of posters promoting major motion pictures, are drawing rave reviews, according to Bloomsday Race Director Don Kardong.

Competition on the streets of Spokane among teams in the Bloomsday Corporate Cup may still be weeks away, but a few teams have already battled their way into the lead, at least in earning kudos for clever nomenclature. A group of Bloomsday sponsors …

Bloomsday participants looking for a way to get ready for the big run are encouraged to sign up for the annual FREE Providence-Group Health Training Clinics, which start this coming Saturday, March 17^th, at Spokane Falls Community College. The cli…

From now until April 17th, anyone spending $75.00 or more on running footwear or apparel at either of the two Sports Authority stores in Spokane will receive a coupon for free entry into Bloomsday 2012. Sports Authority stores are located at 15118 E…

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 …

Last year it was three days, this year a mere 16 hours for Bloomsday's popular Corporate Cup to reach its 250 team limit. Signup for Corporate Cup opened at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, February 6 and closed before the day was done.

"Corporate Cup just …

Elementary schools from Eastern Washington and North Idaho have until Monday to sign up for the Fit for Bloomsday...Fit for Life youth fitness program. After the entry deadline, over 60 schools are expected to have signed up, with nearly 6,000 kid…

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 Year's resolutions to get in shape, early bird registra…

This Saturday will be a big day for high school runners from the Spokane area, as the region's top harriers head south for post-season meets in California and Oregon. Nearly 50 individuals will be competing in the Foot Locker West Regional Cross Cou…

The Lilac Bloomsday Association, in cooperation with The Inlander, is now accepting designs for the 2012 finisher T-shirt. Deadline for submitting designs is Monday, September 19, 2011, and the Lilac Bloomsday Association will pay $1,000 for the d…

On Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m., the Spokane Symphony will celebrate seven successful Spokane organizations in a concert to honor those organizations and the people who make them great. The concert is dubbed, "Say Wow! Celebrating the Best of Spokane," and …

The votes are in, and for the second straight year Small Town Nation has emerged as the crowd favorite at the Lilac Bloomsday Run. Situated on the median at the bottom of Pettet Drive (Doomsday Hill), the band’s mix of punk rock and pop punk proved …

Withdrawal from the field of last year's winners Peter Kirui and Lineth Chepkurui opened up both men's and women's races in the final days before the race, but it would take until the final downhill slope for two runners to seize the opportunity and…

Check-In for this Sunday’s 35th annual Lilac Bloomsday Run has begun at the Spokane Convention Center, and volunteers are busy handing out packets and signing up late registrants.  and late registration are available on Friday, April 29th,…

World-class masters runner John Keston—the man who sings the national anthem at the Bloomsday starting line each year—will be signing copies of his new book, Expressions of Aging, at the Bloomsday Trade Show. The signing will take place at the Bloom…

The world’s best runners and wheelchair racers will be gathering in Spokane this Sunday for the 35th running of the Lilac Bloomsday Run. Leading the women’s field will be Lineth Chepkurui of Kenya, who will try to turn the tables on Ethiopia's Wude …

Spokane, WA—World-class runners and wheelchair racers may be competing for nearly $100,000 in prize money, but at least four Bloomsday finishers farther back in the pack will also have a shot at more than a finisher’s shirt. In celebration of the 35…

Spokane, WA—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 17th to take advantage of the $15…

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 12th to take advantage of the $15.00 entry fee. Online entrant…

Spokane, WA—Competition on the streets of Spokane among teams in the Bloomsday Corporate Cup may still be weeks away, but a few teams have already humored their way to the front of the pack. A group of Bloomsday sponsors and organizers have conferre…

Spokane, WA—Sign-up for Bloomsday’s second annual School Challenge—sponsored by —is  from now until April 12th, or until 60 teams have entered. The School Challenge aims to find out which middle schools and hig…

Please note: Thanks to an overwhelming response to our request for performers for the 35th Lilac Bloomsday Run, we have reached our quota and have closed applications. If you're interested in performing at Bloomsday '12, please check back in Janua…

Spokane, WA—Bloomsday participants looking for a way to get ready for the big run are encouraged to sign up for the annual FREE Providence-Group Health Training Clinics, which start this Saturday, March 12th, at Spokane Falls Community College. The …

Spokane, WA—Those interested in receiving information and support as they train for Bloomsday have a new online tool this year provided by , a new non-profit that enourages healthy living. Step Up Spokane has developed a free online…

Spokane, WA—Early entries are running over 40% ahead of last year’s pace, and the Corporate Cup Competition reached its 250 team limit in less than three days, so it's clear that interest in the 35th running of the Lilac Bloomsday Run is setting a b…

Spokane, WA—Bloomsday’s Corporate Cup has proven especially popular this year, as the team competition reached its limit of 250 teams in less than three days. Signup for Corporate Cup opened at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, and closed mid-day today.

Spokane, WA—Elementary schools from Eastern Washington and North Idaho have until Monday to sign up for the Fit for Bloomsday...Fit for Life youth fitness program. Before the entry deadline of Monday, January 24th, over 60 schools are expected to si…

Spokane, WA—With frigid temperatures and a blanket of snow in Spokane, it may take a leap of imagination to realize spring isn’t far off, and with it the 35^th annual Lilac Bloomsday Run. But to help fortify New Year’s resolutions to get in shape, …

Spokane, WA—Three Spokane runners—Andrew Gardner of Mead High School and Kendra and Nathan Weitz, both of Shadle—are headed to San Diego this weekend to compete in the prestigious Foot Locker National Cross Country Championships, to be held Saturday…

Spokane, WA—Bloomsday Race Director Don Kardong joined Spokane Mayor Mary Verner and other local leaders today at City Hall for the launch of a new program to get our community moving: 

The goal of the campaign is simple: T…

Spokane, WA–Over 800 young runners will test their legs and determination next Monday, October 18^th, at the Bloomsday All City Elementary Cross Country Meet at Comstock Park. The meet, which begins about 4:15 p.m., is the culmination of the Elemen…

Spokane, WA—Thousands of Spokane children are back running in after-school programs this fall, thanks to a partnership between Active4Youth—a non-profit that works to provide after-school sports programs to combat childhood obesity—and Spokane Publi…

Spokane, WA—The 2010 Lilac Bloomsday Run has received certification from the Council for Responsible Sport (“CRS”) , an Oregon-based organization that provides an independent, comprehensive certification for sustainable athletic events. Applying for…

Spokane, WA—The Lilac Bloomsday Association, in cooperation with The Inlander, is now accepting designs for the 2011 finisher T-shirt. Deadline for submitting designs is Monday, September 13, 2010, and the Lilac Bloomsday Association will pay $1,000…

Spokane, WA—The bottom of Pettet Drive is always memorable for Bloomsday runners, with the formidable Doomsday Hill ahead, but this year it also proved memorable because of the band that performed on the median there, Small Town Nation. The rock ban…

Spokane, WA—The Jasper Place Rebels of Jasper Place High School in Edmonton, Alberta, were the fastest overall team in the first annual Bloomsday School Challenge, with a total time of 151 minutes, 3 seconds. Team members will each receive an iPod s…

Spokane, WA—Lineth Chepkurui seemed unfazed by having World Cross Champion Emily Chebet-Muge and 2010 Dubai Marathon champion Mamitu Daska on her heels for much of the 34^th annual Lilac Bloomsday Run, as the Kenyan star used Doomsday Hill to break…

Spokane, WA—Now in its second year, Bloomsday’s “Getting Greener” efforts will include an attempt to earn ReSport Certification from the Council for Responsible Sport. In addition, Bloomsday has joined Hoopfest and the City of Spokane in purchasing …

Spokane, WA—One of the most popular parts of the annual Lilac Bloomsday Run is the variety of performers along the 7.46-mile route, and this year should be no exception, as nearly 30 different individuals and groups have been scheduled throughout th…

Spokane, WA—Check-In for this Sunday’s Lilac Bloomsday Run has begun at the Spokane Convention Center, and volunteers are busy handing out packets and signing up late registrants. Check-in and late registration are available on Friday, April 30th, f…

Spokane, WA—The world’s best runners and wheelchair racers will be converging on Spokane, Washington, this Sunday for the 34th running of the Lilac Bloomsday Run. Two-time Bloomsday champion Lineth Chepkurui of Kenya and Moroccan star Ridouane Harro…

Spokane, WA—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 18th to take advantage of the $15…

Spokane, WA—Calling all teens! Sign-up for Bloomsday’s inaugural School Challenge—sponsored by Jones Soda and Strong Solutions—is now open at www.bloomsdayrun.org (click the Registration button). New this year, the School Challenge (originally adver…

Spokane, WA—Competition on the streets of Spokane among teams in the Bloomsday Corporate Cup may be still a month away, but a few teams have already humored their way to the front of the pack. A group of Bloomsday sponsors and organizers have confer…

Spokane, WA—Let the trash-talk begin! Entry forms for the first annual Bloomsday-Hoopfest Team Championship (BHTC) are now available for anyone willing to show off not only their endurance but also their best jump shot. Information and forms are ava…

Spokane, WA—Bloomsday participants looking for a way to get ready for the big run are encouraged to sign up for the annual FREE Providence-Group Health Training Clinics, which start this Saturday, March 13th, at Spokane Falls Community College. The …

Spokane, WA—With less than two months remaining before the 34th running of the Lilac Bloomsday Run, time is running out for bands, drummers, dancers and other performers interested in entertaining participants to sign up for a spot along the route. …

Spokane, WA—After two straight harsh winters that resulted in increased numbers of entrants, organizers are wondering what impact the mild winter of 2009-2010 will have on participation for the 34th running of the Lilac Bloomsday Run, which is sched…

Spokane, WA—With nearly 3,000 runners, joggers and walkers already signed up online as individual participants since registration began on January 1, Bloomsday organizers have decided to make a break with history and open Corporate Cup registration …

Spokane, WA—Elementary schools from Eastern Washington and North Idaho have begun signing up for the Fit for Bloomsday...Fit for Life youth fitness program, and Bloomsday organizers are expecting a great response again this year. Before the entry de…

Spokane, WA—With chilly temperatures and a new dusting of snowfall in Spokane, it may take a leap of imagination to realize spring isn’t far off, and with it the 34th annual Lilac Bloomsday Run. But to help fortify New Year’s resolutions to get in s…

Spokane, WA—This Saturday will be a big day for high school runners from the Spokane area, as the region’s top harriers head south for post-season meets in California and Oregon. Nearly 50 individuals will be competing in the Foot Locker West Region…

Spokane, WA—Nearly a thousand young runners will test their legs and determination this coming Monday, October 12, at the Bloomsday All City Elementary Cross Country Meet at Comstock Park. The meet is the culmination of the Elementary Cross Country …

Spokane, WA—The Lilac Bloomsday Association, in cooperation with The Inlander, is now accepting designs for the 2010 finisher T-shirt. Deadline for submitting designs is Friday, September 25, 2009, and the Lilac Bloomsday Association will pay $1,0…

Atlanta, GA—Sammy Kitwara and Lineth Chepkurui were first across the line at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on July 4. In doing so, they each claimed not only the first place Peachtree prize of $15,000, but also half of the $35…

Spokane, WA—First-time Bloomsday performers Wingspan, Air National Guard Band of the Northwest, was the crowd favorite in the sixth annual Best Bloomsday Entertainer contest, while Adrienne Bousquet finished second in the voting and last year’s winn…

Spokane, WA—Lineth Chepkurui made it two in a row in the women’s race, while third time was a charm for John Yuda in the men’s competition, as the two stars outraced outstanding fields to win the 33^rd edition of the Lilac Bloomsday Run.

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Spokane, WA—Check-In for this Sunday’s Lilac Bloomsday Run has begun at the Spokane Convention Center, and volunteers are busy handing out packets and signing up late registrants. Check-in and late registration are available on Friday, May 1st, from…

Spokane, WA—One of the most popular parts of the annual Lilac Bloomsday Run is the variety of performers along the 7.46-mile route, and this year should be no exception, as nearly 30 different individuals and groups have been scheduled throughout th…

Spokane, WA—Bloomsday runners, joggers, and walkers are being urged to take the bus when they head downtown to pick up their race packets this weekend, then to stop by the STA booth at Bloomsday Check-In to enter a drawing for some great prizes, inc…

Spokane, WA—With the annual Bloomsday Run fast approaching, students at two Spokane elementary schools will get into the swing of things in a special way. Taking advantage of a special opportunity this year, the students of Madison Elementary and Pa…

Spokane, WA—In light of some concern regarding the presence of swine flu cases in Washington State, Bloomsday has consulted with Spokane Regional Health District officials regarding race activities this weekend.

Bloomsday has been advised by…

Spokane, WA—Returning women’s champion Lineth Chepkurui and 2006 men’s runnerup Charles Munyeki look to be the class of the field, but they’re not likely to have an easy time of it, as both men’s and women’s fields are deep and talented in the 33^rd…

Spokane, WA—After months of planning, Bloomsday officials have finalized plans to compost as many as half a million cups that are typically discarded along the course. If successful, that composting would put a big dent in the nearly 10 tons of tras…

Spokane, WA—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 19th to take advantage of the $15…

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 14th to take advantage of the $15.00 entry fee. Online entrant…

Spokane, WA—This year’s Bloomsday ad series, four different ads which are designed to look like comic book covers, are drawing rave reviews from participants and publishers alike, according to Bloomsday President Jerry O’Neal, who also chairs Blooms…

Spokane, WA—With the weather warming up for spring, Bloomsday Corporate Cup teams are also warming up for their competition. And although Bloomsday is still a month away, a few teams have already emerged as front runners, at least in one Corporate…

Spokane, WA—From now until April 14th, anyone spending $50.00 or more on running footwear or apparel at either of the two Sports Authority stores in Spokane will receive a coupon for free entry into Bloomsday 2009. Sports Authority stores are locate…

Spokane, WA—A year ago Spokane was reeling from one of the toughest winters in its history, but the harsh conditions actually seemed to encourage sign-ups for the 2008 Lilac Bloomsday Run, as the field increased by more than 3,000 over the previous …

Spokane, WA—Marathon star Dick Beardsley, whose running exploits in the early 1980s are legend in the running community, and who later struggled to overcome addiction to pain medication after a series of horrific accidents, will be inSpokane for a t…

Spokane, WA—Parents are urged to sign up their children soon for the 4th annual Marmot March kids run, which will be held Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Space is filling up fast for the Marmot March, which is organized by the Lilac Bloomsday As…

Spokane, WA—With just over three months remaining before the 33rd running of the Lilac Bloomsday Run, organizers are looking for bands, drummers, dancers and other performers interested in entertaining participants along the route. Entertainers who …

Spokane, WA—Elementary schools in the region have begun signing up for the Fit for Bloomsday...Fit for Life youth fitness program, and Bloomsday organizers are expecting a great response again this year. Before the entry deadline of Monday, January …

Spokane, WA—Spokane streets may be covered with snow and ice, but optimists know spring isn’t far off, and neither is the 33rd annual Lilac Bloomsday Run. To help fortify New Year’s resolutions to get in shape, early bird registration for Bloomsday …

Portland, OR—It took some determined running over the final quarter-mile of the 5,000 meter course, but in the end the North Central boys cross county team prevailed in the Nike Cross Nationals, earning the title of the best cross country team in th…

Spokane, WA—This coming Saturday will be a big day for high school runners from the Spokane area, as the region’s top harriers head south for post-season meets in California and Oregon. Nearly 50 individuals will be competing in the Foot Locker West…

Spokane, WA—The Lilac Bloomsday Run has added a $20,000 purse for US citizens who finish in the top 25 at the 33rd running of the 12-kilometer race next spring. The additional prize money brings the Bloomsday total—including open, masters, wheelchai…

For more information contact: PRRO Administrator Elizabeth Unislawski, 404-231-9064 #11,

Athletes Will Become Eligible to Compete for $35,000 Bonus After One Victory at a Qualifying Circuit Race

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Spokane, WA—The Lilac Bloomsday Association, in cooperation with The Inlander, is now accepting designs for the 2009 finisher T-shirt. Deadline for submitting designs is Friday, September 19, 2008, and the Lilac Bloomsday Association will pay $1,0…

Spokane, WA—This year’s Bloomsday participants must have been primed for acoustic blends with vocal harmonies, as the band Spare Parts, which was located at Ft. George Wright Drive and Elliot Road, captured top honors in the Best Bloomsday Entertain…

Spokane, WA—The anticipated matchup of past Bloomsday champions John Korir and Gilbert Okari never materialized, as 21-year-old Micah Kogo spurted ahead of Korir, Okari and the rest of the field shortly after the third mile, then blistered the secon…

Spokane, WA—Women’s running pioneer and author Kathrine Switzer will join 32nd Bloomsday celebrations with a talk at the DoubleTree Hotel on Saturday, May 3rd, at 2:00 pm. Switzer, who first gained notoriety as the first woman to officially run the …

Spokane, WA—John Korir of Kenya is the only three-time men’s champion in Bloomsday history, and this Sunday he returns to Spokane hoping to add a fourth title to his impressive road racing resume. Korir’s previous titles came in 2003, 2005 and 2007,…

Spokane, WA—With a little over a week until the 32nd running of the Lilac Bloomsday Run, organizers are eagerly seeking volunteers to help with T-shirt distribution, as well as entrants willing to push wheelchair participants.

“The success o…

Spokane, WA—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 20th to take advantage of the $15…

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 15th to take advantage of the $15.00 entry fee. Online entrant…

Spokane, WA—Bloomsday ’08 is still over three weeks away, but competition among Corporate Cup teams has already proven to be fierce , at least in the “Best Team Name” contest. A panel of Bloomsday organizers and sponsor representatives recently met …

Spokane, WA—Hundreds of runners, joggers and walkers will gather this weekend for the first of seven Saturday morning training clinics held at the Spokane Falls Community College gymnasium. The clinics, sponsored by Holy FamilyHospital, Sacred Heart…

Spokane, WA—From now until April 15^th, anyone spending $50.00 or more on running footwear or apparel at either of the two Sports Authority stores in Spokane will receive a coupon for free entry into Bloomsday 2008. Sports Authority stores are loca…

Spokane, WA—As piles of snow and ice from one of the toughest winters in Spokane history finally melt, Bloomsday organizers are reminding Inland Northwest residents that the first Sunday in May is rapidly approaching, and along with it the 32nd annu…

Spokane, WA—With less than three months remaining before the 32nd running of the Lilac Bloomsday Run, organizers have begun scheduling bands, drummers, dancers and other performers to entertain participants along the route. Entertainers who would li…

Spokane, WA—With a little over a week left to register for the Fit for Bloomsday...Fit for Life youth fitness program, Bloomsday organizers have already received sign-ups from over 30 elementary schools representing 3,000 youngsters. Before the entr…

Spokane, WA—There may be snow and ice covering Spokane streets and another snowfall in the forecast, but optimists know spring isn’t far off, and neither is is the 32^nd annual Lilac Bloomsday Run. To help fortify New Year’s resolutions to get in s…

Spokane, WA—For the second straight year, country soloist Breanna Abell successfully won over voters in the fourth annual Best Bloomsday Entertainer contest. Abell, who was located at Broadway and Maple near the seven mile mark of the 7-1/2 mile Blo…

For more information contact: PRRO Administrator Elizabeth Unislawski, 404-231-9064 #11, unislaw@atlantatrackclub.org

May 7, 2007—The Professional Road Running Organization (PRRO) road race circuit will launch its 2007-08 Championship Seas…

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 man…

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…

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 o…

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 entrant…

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.…

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 …

Spokane, WA—Olympic marathon runner and author Kenny Moore will join 31^st Bloomsday celebrations with a talk at the Trade Show on Saturday, May 5^th, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. Moore, whose exploits as an athlete and inspired writing for Sports Illustrate…

Spokane, WA—With a little over a month until the 31^st running of the Lilac Bloomsday Run, organizers are eagerly seeking volunteers to help with check-in, T-shirt distribution, and a variety of other tasks on race weekend.

“The success of …

Spokane, WA—Online registration has been brisk, printed entry brochures will soon be available at hundreds of locations in the Inland Northwest, Corporate Cup registration is nearly full, and a record number of elementary schools have begun their Fi…

Spokane, WA—Spokane citizens may have to struggle through a few more weeks of bitter winter weather, but area elementary schools are already looking toward spring and the launch of a new season of the Fit for Bloomsday...Fit for Lifeyouth fitness pr…

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Spokane, WA—Early bird registration for the 31^st annual Lilac Bloomsday Run is now open at www.bloomsdayrun.org, and those who sign up by February 18th w…

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Spokane, WA—A limited quantity of ornaments commemorating the 30^th running of Bloomsday are still available. The 24k gold-flashed ornaments were created by the Kiwanis Cl…

Spokane, WA—Super Color Photo, Bloomsday’s official photographer for the past 20 years, announced today that race photos from the past eight years will be available to order online through the holidays. Beginning in early 2007, these photos will nee…

Contact Jennifer Muhm—206.577.1806, jenniferm@whf.org

September 15, 2006—The second annual Governor’s Community Health Bowl kicks off on September 18, 2006, which Gov. Chris Gregoire will proclaim “Washington Health Day.”  The Governor’s C…

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May 24, 2006—The Professional Road Running Organization (PRRO) will launch its 2006-07 Championship Season at the Utica Boilermaker 15K on Sunday, July 9. The year-long …

Spokane, WA—The votes are in and a new Bloomsday champion has been crowned. Country-pop soloist Breanna Abell nudged country music band Dusty Klink by three votes to win the third annual Best Bloomsday Entertainer contest. Classic rockers PF Flyer f…

Spokane, WA—Five air dates for the showing of the 2006 Lilac Bloomsday Run have been announced. The 30-minute show, produced by Salmini Films, includes lead vehicle footage of the men’s and women’s elite races and wheelchair races, as well as gener…

Spokane, WA—Kenyans Gilbert Okari and Isabella Ochichi lived up to their billing as pre-race favorites, as the two withstood challenges from a strong field of contenders to win their respective divisions in the 30^th running of the Lilac Bloomsday …

Spokane, WA—With check-in and late registration in full-swing at the Spokane Ag Trade Center in downtown Spokane, officials are estimating that the final count for this year’s Lilac Bloomsday Run may top 45,000.

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Spokane, WA—For the first time this year, Bloomsday participants and their family and friends will have a way to express hopes, aspirations, remembrances and encouragement by having messages printed in The Inlander’s May 4^th Bloomsday issue. Perso…

Spokane, WA—Corporate Cup runners may not get a chance to strut their stuff for another four weeks, but a few teams have already made a name for themselves in Bloomsday’s third annual “Best Team Name” competition. This year’s list of finalists (see …

Spokane, WA—With seven weeks remaining before the big day, Bloomsday organizers still have a few spots open for entertainers along the route of the 2006 Lilac Bloomsday Run. Anyone with a song to sing, dance to perform, or any other sort of entertai…

Spokane, WA—After deciding to use computer chip timing for the first time in Bloomsday’s 30-year history, the Lilac Bloomsday Association recently selected the Winning Time Company of Mantova, Italy as the official timing company for this year’s run…

Spokane, WA—After nearly three decades and over 1,140,000 finishers, the Lilac Bloomsday Run is undergoing a major operational overhaul that will change the way participants are timed, as well as the way they start and finish.

“For thirty ye…

Boston, MA–New Balance is celebrating its 100^th anniversary in 2006 by inviting athletes from the Lilac Bloomsday Run – in Spokane, Wash. on May 7, 2006 – to become a member of the New Balance Global Centennial Team. 100 international runners of a…

Spokane, WA—Early bird registration for the 30^th annual Lilac Bloomsday Run is now open, and those who sign up by February 19th will have a chance to win a trip for two to one of Seattle’s most popular races, the St. Patrick’s Day Dash on March 12…

Spokane, WA—There are still four months remaining before the big day, but Bloomsday organizers are already hard at work scheduling bands along the route of the 2006 Lilac Bloomsday Run. Entertainers who would like to perform along the 7-1/2-mile cou…

San Diego, CA—Megan O’Reilly proved that her dominance this cross country season was no fluke, as the Mt. Spokane senior and state champion finished fourth at the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships National Finals at Balboa Park in San Diego. T…

Spokane, WA—Approximately 60 of the top high school cross-country runners from the Spokane area will be heading to southern California this weekend for the Foot Locker West Regional Cross Country Championships, scheduled for Saturday, December 3, at…

Spokane, WA—The Lilac Bloomsday Association announced that it has contributed $15,928.67 to the Eastern Washington Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The donation is a combination of money collected through the sale of pink br…

August 8, 2005—The Professional Road Running Organization (PRRO) circuit events will initiate in-competition drug testing at its events beginning in 2006. The events include the World’s Best 10k in San Juan, Puerto Rico (Feb. 26), Credit Union Cherr…

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May 25, 2005—Kenyan road race star John Korir can capture the Professional Road Racing Organization’s Triple Crown with a win at the Pea…

Spokane, WA—As many as 800 Bloomsday volunteers are expected tonight at the Mukogawa Ft. Wright Commons for the annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. The gathering, which begins at 5:30, is an opportunity to recognize the tremendous volunteer effort…

Spokane, WA—Best Bloomsday Entertainers competition is only in its second year, but already the Red Hot Mamas are staking a claim as the Kenyans of on-course entertainment, as the female performing troupe won their second straight title with a whopp…

Spokane, WA—Despite a blistering pace set by Gilbert Okari in the first two miles, fellow Kenyan John Korir kept Okari in sight, reeled him in by mid-race, and surged in the final miles for a 13-second victory in the 29^th running of the Lilac Bloo…

Spokane, WA—Bloomsday’s official race photographer for the past 19 years, www.racephotos.net, will again be covering Bloomsday on the course, at the finish and past the T-shirt lines, giving Bloomies several opportunities to remember their 2005 run,…

Spokane, WA—Bloomsday’s embrace of on-course entertainment takes a lively step forward this year, as nearly 30 performers will line the 7.46-mile route, almost double the number of a year ago.

“Our on-course entertainment director, Dori Robe…

Spokane, WA—Saul Mendoza (7-time winner and course record holder) and Ariadne Hernandez (4-time winner) will lead a 5-member team from Mexico on the rolling hills of Bloomsday this Sunday. Along with teammate and master’s racer Aaron Gordian, the Me…

Spokane, WA—The Lilac Bloomsday Association today announced the winners of the Volunteer of the Year and Spirit Awards, Bloomsday’s yearly awards recognizing the contributions of volunteers. Eileen Murphy was named as Volunteer of the Year, while Cu…

Spokane, WA—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 17 to take advantage of the $10.0…

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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 12 to take advantage of the $10.00 entry fee. Online entrants …

Spokane, WA—Megan O’Reilly, a runner for Mt. Spokane High School and Bloomsday’s envoy to the prestigious Carlsbad 5000 in southern California last Sunday, also ended up as one of the event’s top finishers. O’Reilly recorded a time of 17:45 for the …

Spokane, WA—Bloomies planning to enter the 29^th annual Lilac Bloomsday Run have just two weeks left to mail in their entries. After Tuesday, April 12, entrants will need to either register online (available for $10.00 until April 17^th) or wait u…

Spokane, WA—A study by students at Gonzaga University’s Jepson School of Business shows that the direct economic impact of the Lilac Bloomsday Run has grown to nearly $10,000,000. Based on interviews after the 2004 event, runners and spectators atte…

Spokane, WA—With nearly two months left before the 29th running of the Lilac Bloomsday Run, the Corporate Cup Competition is filled to capacity, and the Trade Show isn’t far behind. Over 250 teams have signed up for the Corporate Cup Competition, an…

Spokane, WA—With only two months remaining until the 29^th running of the Lilac Bloomsday Run, Bloomsday organizers are encouraging participants to get moving and take that first important step of signing up. Online registration is open and printed…

Spokane, WA—Some guys have all the luck but not nearly enough time. At least that’s the way it looks after Bloomsday’s first-ever awarding of a trip for two to the Carlsbad 5000 in Southern California. Spokesman-Review outdoor writer Rich Landers wo…

Spokane, WA—There may be snow and ice on the course, but Bloomsday organizers are already hard at work placing bands along the route of the 2005 Lilac Bloomsday Run—at least on paper. Entertainers who would like to perform along the 7-1/2-mile cours…

Spokane, WA—Fitness enthusiasts who are looking for a little boost in their mid-winter motivation may want to consider signing up early for the 2005 Lilac Bloomsday Run.  for Bloomsday ‘05 is now open, and entrants who sign up i…

Spokane, WA—Approximately 60 of the top high school cross-country runners from the Spokane area will be heading to southern California in a few days for the Foot Locker West Regional Cross Country Championships, scheduled for Saturday, December 4, a…

Spokane, WA—Billy Mills, whose come-from-behind victory in the 1964 Olympic 10,000 meters thrilled spectators and inspired a generation of American distance runners, will be in Spokane later this month for a talk at Spokane Falls Community College. …

Spokane, WA—Legendary New Zealand coach Arthur Lydiard, whose training system revolutionized distance running in the 1960s and influenced thousands of coaches around the globe, has scheduled a lecture in Spokane. Lydiard’s talk—which is sponsored by…

Spokane, WA—Bloomsday founder Don Kardong has been hired to take over race director duties of the Lilac Bloomsday Run following the retirement of veteran Race Coordinator Karen Heaps. Kardong has been active as a Board Member and Elite Athlete Coord…

Spokane, WA—Simon Wangai may have been the fastest runner on the course, but it was the Red Hot Mamas who captured the crowd's fancy as best entertainers at last Sunday's Lilac Bloomsday Run. The performing troupe collected 144 votes out of 338 vote…

Spokane, WA—Pre-race predictions focused on 2002 Bloomsday champion James Koskei and up-and-comer Nelson Kiplagat Birgen, but in the end it was another Kenyan, Simon Wangai, who claimed the champion's title and $7,000 in prize money in the 28th runn…

Spokane, WA—For the third straight year, Bloomsday participants will be treated to a live starting line performance by stellar vocalist John Keston of McMinnville, Oregon. Keston will sing "O, Canada" and "The Star-Spangled Banner" for runners as th…

Spokane, WA—Mexican Saul Mendoza, 6-time Bloomsday winner and course record holder here (25:24), will have his hands full as he goes up against Ernst Van Dyk from South Africa in the men's wheelchair division of the Lilac Bloomsday Run. Recently Van…

April 27, 2004—2002 Bloomsday champion James Koskei has experience on his side in the 28th running of the Lilac Bloomsday Run this Sunday, but he’ll have his hands full with upstart Nelson Kiplagat Birgen. The 35-year-old Koskei has an impressive re…

Spokane, WA—Super Color Photo, official Bloomsday photographers since 1987, today announced new photo opportunities before, during and after Spokane’s premier running event.

"This year we are adding several new photo locations, starting with the …

Spokane, WA—Almost twenty years after winning the first Olympic gold medal awarded in the women's marathon, running legend Joan Benoit Samuelson will join nearly 50,000 runners, joggers and walkers in the 28th annual Lilac Bloomsday Run on Sunday, M…

Spokane, WA—With over six weeks left before the 28th running of the Lilac Bloomsday Run, both the Corporate Cup Competition and the Trade Show are filled to capacity. Over 250 teams have signed up for the Corporate Cup Competition, and no additional…

Spokane, WA—After learning how important entertainment is to participants, Bloomsday organizers have issued an open invitation to area performers to come sing, dance, and otherwise entertain the 50,000 runners, joggers, and walkers expected on Sunda…

Spokane, WA—On Sunday May 2, the Lilac Bloomsday Run will be celebrating the 28^th running of Spokane’s annual road race and celebration of health and fitness.   The Bloomsday tradition has been firmly established in Spokane for almost three decade…

Spokane, WA—2002 Bloomsday champion Colleen De Reuck’s time of 38:53 is the fastest 12 kilometers ever run by an American female in women’s-only competition, according to USA Track & Field, the sport’s governing body. The organization ratified D…

Spokane, WA—Kenya's John Korir lived up to his pre-race billing, as the favorite outran Bloomsday champions from 2000, 2001 and 2002--Reuben Cheruiyot, Dominic Kirui and James Koskei--then outdueled fellow Kenyan Paul Koech for a one-second victory.…

Spokane, WA—Last year James Koskei traveled to Spokane with major road victories on four successive weekends, but the fifth he was looking for at Bloomsday turned out to be fifth place. This year, though, Koskei made up for last year's setback by su…