Bloomsday now virtual only in 2020

SPOKANE — After months of holding out hope that race organizers would be able to hold an in-person Bloomsday on Sunday, Sept. 20, COVID-19 has clearly not abated to the point where that will be possible.

Effective Wednesday, runners can defer their entry using the instructions below, all current Bloomsday 2020 registrants are now signed up for Virtual Bloomsday. The Virtual Bloomsday option was launched on July 2 and works like this:

• Virtual participants will receive their commemorative race number and instructions in the mail in late August and early September. Bloomsday 2020 souvenir merchandise purchased through the registration process will be mailed to you as well.

• Between September 18-20, “Virtual Bloomies” will run/walk a 12k (7.46 miles) course of their choosing. The course can be anywhere in the world—and anyone in the world can participate.

• Upon completion, each finisher will post their finish time on the Bloomsday website. Bloomsday will then mail the official 2020 finisher shirt.

As noted above, if you are not interested in earning your 2020 finisher shirt through Virtual Bloomsday, then you may defer your entry to 2021.

Registration is still open for Virtual Bloomsday and if you have not already signed up, you may register today for under $25.

The entry deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 26.

Information: www.bloomsdayrun.org.