Bloomsday 2016

2016 is the 40th anniversary of Bloomsday. About 45,000 runners turned out, Sunday, May 1, 2016. View a video of the sights and sounds of Bloomsday's 40th running here. View a POV Bloomsday video here.

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Sun., May 1, 2016

Participants line up for Bloomsday 2016.

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Michael Wolfel, right, is all smiles and body paint as his fellow Bloomie Trevor Spathias applies the finishing touches to their decor for the 40th running of Bloomsday, Sunday, May 1, 2016. Both men are stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base, and it was their first Bloomsday.

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Don Kardong points himself out in the crowd as he’s introduced as the race founder before the start of Bloomsday 2016.

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Wheelchair racers flow past the post office on Riverside in downtown Spokane at the start of the 40th Bloomsday, Sunday, May 1, 2016.

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Wheelchair athletes take off down Riverside Avenue at the start of Bloomsday 2016, Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Spokane.

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The elite men’s runners break from the starting line on Riverside for the 40th Bloomsday.

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Bloomsday elite runners break from the starting line Sunday, May 1, 2016.

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This being the 21st century, selfies are an important part of the Bloomsday run.

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The elite men take off down Riverside Avenue at the start of Bloomsday 2016 on Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Spokane.

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The elite women runners are a blur of color as they break from the Riverside Avenue starting line for the 40th running of Bloomsday on Sunday, May 1, 2016.

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The corporate cup field heads off down Riverside Avenue at the start of Bloomsday 2016 on Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Spokane.

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A lone corporate cupper runs down Riverside Avenue at the start of Bloomsday 2016 on Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Spokane.

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Bloomies take off down Riverside Avenue at the start of Bloomsday 2016 on Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Spokane.

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This photo of bloomies taking off down Riverside Avenue in Spokane at the start of Bloomsday 2016 on Sunday, May 1, was taken from a window in The Spokesman-Review tower.

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Bennett Jones, 2.5 years old, and family friend Kelsie Herda gave away free high-fives during Bloomsday 2016 on Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Spokane.

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Steve Dampf stopped running to kiss his daughter Sophia, 7, during Bloomsday 2016 on Sunday, May 1.

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Bloomies run past a a row of tulips during Bloomsday 2016.

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A runner wearing a crazy wig runs with the crowd during Bloomsday 2016.

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Drummer Sam Shoemaker of the band Dawn of Life entertains the runners during Bloomsday 2016.

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Bloomies react to the song “Walk Like An Egyptian” during Bloomsday 2016.

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Hero the Great Dane watches Bloomies pass at the start of Bloomsday 2016 on Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Spokane.

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Heather DuPree displays interesting signs during Bloomsday 2016.

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Gary Seyl and his dog Capone watch Bloomies pass during Bloomsday 2016.

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Jamie Hyams cheers on the runners during Bloomsday 2016.

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A Bloomie wearing a pool float walks past during Bloomsday 2016.

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A runner carries the American flag during Bloomsday 2016.

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Bloomsday T-shirts are on display in Browne’s Addition during Bloomsday 2016.

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Jason Komm, left, cheers on runners during Bloomsday 2016.

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Eric Zabala of Black Gingham entertains the runners during Bloomsday 2016.

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A late group of walkers does a little tree shopping as they check out the clothing the early runners tossed up into the trees along Riverside Avenue at the start of the 40th Bloomsday on Sunday, May 1, 2016.

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The elite women runners take off down Riverside Avenue at the start of Bloomsday 2016.

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Women’s wheelchair winner Susannah Scaroni leads the pack up Doomsday Hill during Bloomsday 2016 on Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Spokane.

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Men’s wheelchair winner James Senbeta leads the pack up Doomsday Hill during Bloomsday 2016 on Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Spokane, Wash.

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Men’s wheelchair winner James Senbeta leads the pack up Doomsday Hill during Bloomsday 2016 on Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Spokane, Wash.

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Women’s elite winner Cynthia Limo leads heading up Doomsday Hill during Bloomsday 2016.

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Eventual winner Philip Langat moves out to a commanding lead on Broadway during the 40th Bloomsday.

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The shadows tell the story as Philip Langat floats along to lead runners in the middle stages of the 40th running of Bloomsday on Sunday, May 1, 2016.

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Runners cool off at the top of Doomsday Hill during Bloomsday 2016.

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Runners crest Doomsday Hill during Bloomsday 2016.

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Jaelen Jackson, who was volunteering with Premera Blue Cross, waits with water for runners at the top of Doomsday Hill during Bloomsday 2016.

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Runners cool off at the top of Doomsday Hill during Bloomsday 2016.

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Runners high-five the infamous giant vulture at the top of Doomsday Hill during Bloomsday 2016 on Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Spokane.

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Runners cool off at the top of Doomsday Hill during Bloomsday 2016.

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Runners cool off at the top of Doomsday Hill during Bloomsday 2016.

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A runner passes over sidewalk chalk during Bloomsday 2016.

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Runners in vibrant pink ballerina tutus pass through a pocket of light during Bloomsday 2016.

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Runners pass by a collection of vintage Bloomsday shirts during Bloomsday 2016.

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Danny Beamer, 6, hoses down runners at the top of Doomsday Hill during Bloomsday 2016.

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Jayden Gasaway, 10, and Ava Baumgartner blow bubbles on runners during Bloomsday 2016 on Sunday.

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Runners are seen reflected in a house window during Bloomsday 2016.

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Kay Howard, left, out of frame, hoses down runners during Bloomsday 2016 on Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Spokane, Wash.

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Scott Atkison and his sister Jennifer Rennison snap a selfie at mile six during Bloomsday 2016 on Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Spokane, Wash.

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Sunny the Pug watches as runners pass with his owner Hayley Farnes during Bloomsday 2016 on Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Spokane, Wash.

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Kay Howard, left, center, hoses down runners during Bloomsday 2016 on Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Spokane, Wash.

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Runners cheer and gesture to passing cars during Bloomsday 2016 on Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Spokane, Wash.

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Runners head toward the finish line during Bloomsday 2016 on Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Spokane, Wash.

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Sylvan Tessitore holds on for dear life to her father Antonio as he runs toward the finish line with her on his back during Bloomsday 2016 on Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Spokane, Wash.

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Vesta Coufal, left, and her Gonzaga Corporate Cup running partner Lisa Bradley support each other after finishing the 40th running of Bloomsday on Sunday, May 1, 2016.

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Runners cross under the finish line banner at the 40th running of Bloomsday.

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The Monroe Street Bridge is covered in bright spots of clothing as finishers cross into downtown Spokane on Sunday, May 1, 2016.

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Exhausted runners try to catch their breath at the finish line of the 40th Bloomsday.

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Kurt Jensen, 58, pushes his mother Luise, 84, across the finish line as she films a time-lapse of the race with her phone during Bloomsday 2016 on Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Spokane, Wash.

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A trio of superheroes cross the finish line together during Bloomsday 2016 on Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Spokane, Wash.

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A young runner pauses after crossing the finish line during Bloomsday 2016 on Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Spokane, Wash.

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