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More than 44,000 people finished Bloomsday 2009; one Spokane man didn't make it to the finish line after suffering a massive heart attack. If it weren't for the assistance of a handful of strangers he wouldn't have survived. KXLY4's Tania Dall reports.

KXLY4's Ben Kaplan runs down the Elite Group winners of both the men's and women's events in the 2009 Bloomsday Race.

Among the more than 50,000 people who ran the seven-and-a-half mile race, 13-year-old Isaac Fall's speed grabbed even the elite runner's attention at the finish line. KXLY4's Sally Showman has more on this Bloomsday prodigy.

22-year-old Kenyan Lineth Chepkurui set a new Bloomsday course record for the elite women's division with an official time of 38:37. KXLY4's Ben Kaplan has more with Chepkurui.

Despite 16 probable swine flu cases across the state and two probable cases in Spokane County, tens of thousands of people will converge on Downtown Spokane for Bloomsday 2009. KXLY4's Tania Dall has more.

Thousands of walkers, runners, and even riders will fill the streets of Spokane on Sunday for the 33rd running of Bloomsday. KXLY4's Tori Brunetti has more from the Bloomsday Trade Show.

KXLY4's Tori Brunetti headed down to the Convention Center Friday afternoon where packet pickup has kicked off for Bloomsday 2009.

More than 47,000 people took to the streets of Spokane for Bloomsday last Sunday, with people from all walks of life displaying the fun side and - the serious side - of this annual event. KXLY4's Melissa Luck reports.

It's been 25 years since her 1984 victory at Bloomsday, and last Sunday Regina Joyce came back to take on the course as well as a trip down memory lane with KXLY4 Sports Director Dennis Patchin.

As Bloomsday racers head over Bloomsday Hill, the get an extra boost of energy as large crowds and loud music inspire them across the finish line. KXLY4's Tania Dall reports.

Results from the men's, women's, and wheelchair elite field at Bloomsday 2008.

A new course record for the Men's Elite race at Bloomsday this year. KXLY4's Allison Leep introduces you to the runner who broke the mark.

One wheelchair racer has overcome adversity to make it to Bloomsday 2008. KXLY4's Tania Dall has the story of one man and how he didn't let a little bad luck ruin his race.

Just what do the Elite Bloomsday runners do the night before the race? How do they train? KXLY4's Tania Dall asks the experts these questions and more.

This year's Bloomsday Trade Show was a big hit for runners and those who plan on just watching Bloomsday. KXLY4's Janet O tells us what all there was to offer at this year's trade show.

To help runners get to and from downtown Spokane, STA will be running special routes for Bloomsday on Sunday.

Bloomsday madness has hit Spokane and with the Convention Center being ground zero for race participants getting around downtown has become a messy proposition. KXLY4's Leslie Lowe and Erik Loney report.

Available rooms are being snatched up quick by Bloomsday runners coming to Spokane this weekend. KXLY4's Annie Bishop has tips for you last minute room shoppers.

The Bloomsday T-shirt is a prize possession for everyone who crosses the finish line in the annual spring race. For many it is also a collectible item you can even find on eBay and Craigslist, or at the local thrift stores.

Bloomsday 2008 is less than a week away and more than 43,000 people have registered so far for the 32nd annual footrace through Spokane, with many running for and supporting a charitable cause. KXLY4's Janet O reports.