Bloomsday Run
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Event overview
Bloomsday is an annual road race in Spokane, Washington, organized by the Lilac Bloomsday Association. The 2026 event is the 50th running and is held on May 3, 2026. The main race covers 12 kilometers (7.46 miles) and includes both elite and recreational participants. Bloomsday has been held since 1977 and is part of the Professional Road Running Organization (PRRO) circuit. The event typically attracts thousands of participants and features course entertainment and on-course support.
Race categories and event services
- 12 kilometers (7.46 miles) - main Bloomsday race
- 1 mile - Marmot March family walk/run
Junior Bloomsday is a youth race for participants in grades 3–7. Marmot March is a family-friendly 1-mile walk/run for children in third grade or younger and is held at Riverfront Park. The Corporate Cup is a team competition for companies, with teams of 3–5 employees. A Virtual Bloomsday option is offered.
Race services and event features listed by the organizer include packet pickup/check-in, seeding and elite competition with prize money, water aid stations on course, finisher T-shirts and a finisher shirt design contest, parking and transportation information, and a trade show. Each year the Lilac Bloomsday Association selects an official charity partner that receives participant donations and a free trade show booth. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
