14 Million Miles: 50 Years of Bloomsday

Mar 31st to May 3rd

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This exhibition in the Helen South Alexander Gallery brings together a vibrant collection of commemorative items spanning nearly five decades of the race. Highlights include a finisher T-shirt from each year, a pair of Nike-sponsored Bloomsday running shoes, an unofficial COVID-19-era race T-shirt, and a rich array of photography capturing moments from 1977 to the present. These images reflect the spirit of participants, the energy of spectators, and the evolving landscape of the race route.

The exhibition also features the “Perennial Trophy,” honoring an extraordinary group of runners who have completed Bloomsday for 49 consecutive years. In addition, visitors will have the rare opportunity to view an unofficial poster created by renowned Spokane artist Harold Balazs, produced in independent support of the Bloomsday tradition.

An interactive component, “Share Your Story,” invites visitors to contribute their own Bloomsday memories, creating a collective tribute to one of Spokane’s most cherished community events.

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

2316 W 1st Ave
Spokane, WA 99201