Kris Olson-Wood has completed all 49 Bloomsday races, but one of her fondest Bloomsday memories didn’t happen on race day.

The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. Emma Epperly Nick Gibson and Elena Perry, The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. May 5—Racers of all skill levels, ages and attire poured into downtown Spokane and ...

Charlie Bean has completed all 49 Bloomsdays, several of them accompanied by his wife, Carol. One year, he accidentally ran ...

SPOKANE, Wash. — Since its inception in 1977, Bloomsday has grown to become one of the most anticipated and celebrated events in Spokane. It has attracted runners from all over the world for the past ...

SPOKANE, Wash. — With the 48th annual Bloomsday Race just around the corner, thousands of runners are preparing to hit the streets of Spokane. But some, are already done. Virtual participants for the ...

May 4—It was the perfect spring morning for a run as people lined up by the thousands for the 49th annual Lilac Bloomsday Run. Beautiful blue skies, not too cold to wait for the starting gun, but ...

SPOKANE, Wash. - Were you hoping to run Bloomsday this year but fell short on your training? Don’t fret — there are still plenty of upcoming races in the Spokane area geared toward novice and ...

SPOKANE, Wash. - Today marks the first day of the virtual Bloomsday event this year, offering participants the flexibility to join from anywhere, not just Spokane. Remarkably, one dedicated runner of ...

Feb. 22—Festivities for Bloomsday officially began Thursday when race founder Don Kardong, members of its board of directors and even the 11-foot vulture that looms over racers at the top of Doomsday ...

Leadership Spokane announced they have selected Don Kardong, founder of Bloomsday, as the third recipient of their King Cole Award. The award will be presented Friday, January 30, during the ...

I've spent a fair amount of time running around Spokane. This spring, I'm finishing up my fifth year running cross country and track at Gonzaga University. In collegiate running there's never really ...

SPOKANE — Thousands of walkers, runners, and even riders will fill the streets of Spokane on Sunday for the 33rd running of Bloomsday. Showcased in the Lilac City, it’s the individuals working toward ...