B/12K Registration opens Jan 1
No. 51 Spokane, Washington · Since 1977 Sun · May 2 · 2027

The Lilac City’s pulse.

Bloomsday 2027: Spokane's 12K for fitness, fun and community, Sunday, May 2.

Twelve kilometres through Spokane, two hills, one vulture and about forty thousand neighbours. Run it, walk it, push it. Everyone finishes on Monroe Street.

Registration opens Jan 1 See the course

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THE COURSE · 12 KM / 7.46 MI HOVER THE MAP
Thousands of runners with arms up on race morning in downtown Spokane
Race morning, downtownPhoto · Bloomsday

§ 01 · Welcome to Bloomsday

Welcome to Bloomsday

Spokane’s iconic 12K has been run every May since 1977. Elites chase the record, families stroll, and the whole city comes out to cheer. It’s a celebration of fitness, community and the spirit of the Lilac City.

Two older runners in matching orange shirts high-five at the finish
Still high-fiving at the finishPhoto · Bloomsday

§ 02 · Quick course insights

Two hills. One vulture.

SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2027 · 12 KILOMETRES (7.46 MILES) · SPOKANE, WASHINGTON

ELEVATION · METRES KM 0.0 · 574 M · RIVERSIDE ROLLOUT

    Know your hills

    Cemetery Hill
    The sneaky one. It arrives around 4 km, right after the fast drop to Latah Creek. Don’t spend it all on the way down.
    Doomsday Hill
    Shorten your stride. Send it. The climb from the river near 7.5 km, crowned by the vulture at the top.
    The finish
    Arms up for the photo. A gentle run through West Central and downtown to Monroe Street.

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    Start times

    Arrive 30 minutes before your group’s time.

    1. 9:00Elite, Corporate Cup & Brown
    2. 9:05–9:20Yellow & Green
    3. 9:25–10:10Orange & Blue
    4. 10:15–10:25Lilac
    5. 10:30Red

    § 03 · Register for Bloomsday races

    A race for everyone.

    From the spirited 12K to family-friendly strolls.

    BLOOMSDAY 12K · ENTRY FEE

    Prices climb like Doomsday.

    Register early and keep the hill for race day.

    Registration opens Jan 1

    In person or virtual · plus fees · online only · race-weekend sign-up at the Convention Center is $50

    1. $30JAN 1 – MAR 31
    2. $38FROM APR 1
    3. $50FROM MAY 1

    § 04 · The latest

    Bloomsday news

    All news
    Runners finishing
    Runners finishing
    Wheelchair racer, shaka
    Wheelchair racer, shaka
    Three friends in caps
    Three friends in caps
    The band on the course
    The band on the course
    Couple, dressed up
    Couple, dressed up
    Marmot March
    Marmot March

    PHOTOS © LILAC BLOOMSDAY ASSOCIATION

    § 05 · Community outreach

    2027 charity partner

    FAMILY PROMISE OF SPOKANE

    Two friends smiling side by side after the race
    Neighbours, after the finishPhoto · Bloomsday
    “A strong community starts with strong families.”

    For more than 25 years, Family Promise of Spokane has worked to prevent family homelessness with emergency shelter, help finding housing and support that keeps going. Your donation helps families find hope, stability and a place to call home.

    About the charity

    § 06 · Made possible by

    Our sponsors

    HEALTHCARE
    Providence
    REGISTRATION
    City of Spokane
    CORPORATE CUP
    Providence

    Names stand in for sponsor logos.

    Runners streaming under the purple Bloomsday finish arch downtown
    The finish line, under the lilac archPhoto · Bloomsday

    51st running of Bloomsday · May 2, 2027

    The countdown is on.

    Now do it for real.

    Registration opens Jan 1

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