SPOKANE, Wash. — Registration is now open on the Bloomsday 2024 website for the Jr. Bloomsday Race and the Marmot March!
The Junior Bloomsday Race
The Jr. Bloomsday Race is open to all kids in 3rd through 7th grade and a $20 entry fee is required. The junior racers will run one mile at the Spokane Fall Community College (SFCC) on Sunday, April 14th. Both the start and finish of the race are at the SFCC track complex.
“Offering a fun entertaining course and awesome prize pack; our goal with Jr. Bloomsday is to foster a love for fitness, teamwork, and perseverance among children and teenagers, creating a memorable and enriching experience and a sense of accomplishment for participants and their families,” the Bloomsday Race website said.
According to their website, the junior race will be timed in waves, meaning a “Show and GO style.” Racers and their parents can show up whatever time works best for them between 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Prior to the race, athletes can pick-up their race number on Saturday, April 13 at the SFCC Student Athletic Center Gymnasium between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Parking for the event is free.
To register, click here.
The Marmot March
The Marmot March is on Saturday, May 4th and is open to all kids 3rd grade and under. The entry fee is $18 until April 13th or until 350 kids are registered. The race will take place at Riverfront Park in downtown Spokane.
Racers involved in the Marmot March allows kids to color their shirts with provided fabric markers and wearing them proudly on race day.
“Marmot March is a delightful 1-mile non-competitive walk/jog/run tailored for children in third grade or younger. This family-centric event encourages parents, grandparents, and guardians to run or walk the entire course alongside their child, finishing the journey together,” said their website.
Packet pick-up will be on Wednesday, May 1st from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Bloomsday office at 1414 North Belt Street in Spokane. To ensure a quick pick up, there is a drive-thru style pick up option at that time. If that time doesn’t work for race goers, people can go to the Bloomsday Trade Show on Friday, May 3, from 11:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., at the Spokane Convention Center.
To register, click here.
Registration for the annual Bloomsday Race opened for all racers on January 1, 2024. To register, click here.
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