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Article by Hector Quiroga
More than just a hub for nature lovers and a center for modern development, the city of Spokane is the home of the Annual Lilac Bloomsday Run, an event considered as one of the largest timed foot races in the world.
Founded by Donald “Don” Franklin Kardong, Spokane Bloomsday is held on the first Sunday of every May. The running boom experienced by the nation in 1970s helped Don Kardong to materialize his suggestion of an annual race in Spokane.
A notable runner having represented the United States at the 1976 Summer Olympics, Don Kardong envisioned such event that will change the course of Spokane’s history forever.
The 34th Race happened on May 2, 2010 kicking off at as early as 9 A.M. on a sunny Sunday morning. The magnitude of Spokane Bloomsday is evident on 50, 661 racers who successfully crossed the finish line this year.
Each racer has to run through a 12 kilometer-course that starts in downtown Spokane heading northwest and passing by Mukogawa Ft. Wright Institute and Spokane Falls Community College.The Doomsday Hill is also part of the route where runners approach before going back to the Spokane County Courthouse.
Some highlights of the 2010 Bloomsday Run are as follow:
Women’s Race – Lineth Chepkurui of Kenya set a staggering new world record of 38:10 over the 12 km course. The winning trio of Chepkurui, Emily Chebet-Muge (World Cross Champion) and Mamitu Daska (2010 Dubai Marathon) was able to break away from the field of aggressive women who participated in the 34th annual fair. For three years now since 2008, Chepkurui held the title as the fastest woman ever to win the race.
Men’s Race – Peter Kurui of Kenya was the eventual winner speeding to a 34:28 victory, five seconds ahead of nearest runners and fellow Kenyans Kogo, Muange and Korir. From a pack of eight Kenyans leading the race, runner Dan Browne was the only American to finish at the top 10. This feat enabled Browne to receive ,000 prize money. In the women’s division, Sally Meyerhoff emerged as the top American to successfully finish the race. Both Browne and Meyerhoff emerged on top for the second straight year.
The runners carried an innovative and disposable timing chip (D-chip) which they wore on their shoelaces, rather than around their ankles. The use of this D-chip lessened the need for volunteers, in charge of collecting the ankle timing chips used as in the years past.
As we know it today, Bloomsday impacts the lives of many. Not only is it a mere exercise for improved cardiovascular performance but it has also a direct economic impact of ,576,959.64 in 2004.
This is based on the study helmed by Dan Futrell and Luke Hallstone, students at Gonzaga University. In addition, the “Fit for Bloomsday” program is an indication that fitness is encouraged among 6,000 elementary students who participate each year.
Imagine spring in Spokane without Bloomsday. For sure, that is an odd thought. Spokane Bloomsday has become a living testament of how runners race until the end of the course. This Lilac Affair has survived for three decades since May 1, 1977.
Runners never fail to ignore what the writer John Bingham said, “The miracle in every race isn’t that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.”
Hector Quiroga is a Spokane Lawyer with interest in personal injury, contracts litigation, and bankruptcy filings. As a Spokane Valley bankruptcy lawyer, Hector works to help his clients deal with creditors and debt.Hector enjoys learning and writing about the law, Colombia, Spokane, the internet, and photography. Many of his articles are aimed to help consumer protect their interest and defend their rights. They are also aimed to help consumer make educated decisions regarding products and how to solve disputes with retailers and sellers.
Spokane Bloomsday: Fun, Fun, and More Fun
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