Bloomsday

Event overview

Bloomsday is an annual road race organized by the Lilac Bloomsday Association in Spokane, Washington. The 2026 edition is scheduled for May 3, 2026 and is the 50th running of the event. The main race covers 12 kilometers (7.46 miles) and draws thousands of participants each May. The course runs through Spokane streets and showcases local landmarks. Bloomsday is part of the Professional Road Running Organization (PRRO) circuit and includes an elite field with prize money and seeding procedures.

Race types and community activities

The event program includes multiple race formats and community activities. Offerings listed for Bloomsday include a corporate team competition (Corporate Cup), a youth race for participants in grades 3-7 (Junior Bloomsday), a family-friendly 1-mile Marmot March for children in third grade or younger, and a Virtual Bloomsday option. The event also features a finisher T-shirt and a finisher shirt design contest, a trade show, on-course entertainment, water aid stations, parking and transportation guidance, and an annual charity partner chosen by the Lilac Bloomsday Association. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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