Running
Spokane is home to the annual Lilac Bloomsday Run, which is a 7.46 miles (12.01 km) race for walkers, and competitive runners. The first Bloomsday was organized by Don Kardong in 1977 and drew a crowd of 1,200 people.
Spokane has a vibrant running culture. The city's location, abundance of parks and trails, close-knit community, high school sport competitiveness, and running tradition and culture make it one of the United States' top exporters of runners.
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