RACE DAY NEED-TO-KNOWS
Don’t even think about trying to park downtown. Passes to ride the bus anywhere all day are just $1.50 and can be purchased at the trade show, STA Plaza or the Bus Shop on Boone. Express shuttles also provide direct service downtown from the Spokane Valley Mall, Ferris High School, NorthTown Mall and EWU. Details at spokanetransit.com.
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BLOOMSDAY EVENTS
Race details for runners, spectators and volunteers BLOOMSDAY POSTER EXHIBIT The Spokane Library’s downtown branch features an exhibit of more than 30 official Bloomsday posters, including this year’s poster showing runners passing by the Spokane County Courthouse. Posters are on display through May, on the library’s third floor. spokanelibrary.org (444-5307) ROAD RUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICA 56TH NAT’L CONVENTION The national organization’s annual convention is hosted by the Lilac City this year, featuring educational workshops, social networking and other events. Hosted by the Bloomsday Road Runners Club, the convention culminates with Sunday’s race. May 1-4. $375/person. Spokane Convention Center. rrca. org/convention BLOOMSDAY TRADE SHOW Swing by the huge pre-race trade show when you pick up your race packet. Every year the show hosts running and fitness gear vendors, along with demos and giveaways. Stock up on last-minute race accessories and talk with local fitness experts. Fri, May 2, from 11:30 am-9 pm and Sat, May 3, from 9 am-6:30 pm. Free. Spokane Convention Center. bloomsdayrun.org JUNIOR BLOOMSDAY The second annual return of the kids event, open to third- and fourth-graders (note: runners must have registered before April 15), is a one-mile race through Riverfront Park. Sat, May 3, at 9 am. $12/child. bloomsdayrun.org
MARMOT MARCH Even the youngest runners can get their own taste of Bloomsday at the annual 1-mile Marmot March through Riverfront Park. This year’s event is already full, so if you missed it, make sure to check in early next year for a chance to sign up. The noncompetitive kids walk is open to children in second grade or younger. Sat, May 3, at 10 am. $10/ child. bloomsdayrun.org
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MAY 24 & 25 • RIVERSIDE STATE PARK REGISTER TODAY • SPACE IS LIMITED
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BLOOMSDAY BIKE CORRAL As any seasoned Bloomie knows, driving to the race start is the worst idea ever. If you’re not taking the bus, walking or getting a ride, biking can be ideal. Race-day bike parking is open to both spectators and race participants. The best part? It’s free. Store your bike and gear and rest assured that it’ll be safe at this attended service. May 4, from 7:30 am-2 pm. Free. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard. (448-6271) POST-RACE PARTY Chill out in the park after the race and refuel your body at the food court, or hang out in the beer garden (bring ID). Sun, May 4, until 3 pm. Riverfront Park, Gondola Meadow. bloomsdayrun.org RESULTS BOOKLET Beginning on Tuesday, pick up a copy of the Inlander’s official Bloomsday Souvenir Results Booklet, available at more than 1,000 locations across Eastern Washington and North Idaho. To have a copy mailed to you, visit www.bloomsdayrun.org or call the Lilac Bloomsday Association at 838-1579. — COMPILED BY CHEY SCOTT
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