"Bloomsday" is a significant date for fans of James Joyce's Ulysses. Here's why it will be celebrated in Utica and across the world on June 16.

First-time Bloomsday participant John Mark Porter was easy to spot among the crowd of thousands. The 23-year-old Cheney resident ran the race dressed as a Corinthian warrior.

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Gordon grew up to become a Bloomsday finisher himself, and this year, he's the man behind the 2024 Bloomsday finisher T-shirt design. "Something I've been keeping in for six months now," Gordon said.

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During last year's Bloomsday race, Jack found himself not feeling well. "I got to where I couldn't breathe very well and my lung was full of stuff," he recalls.

Virtual Bloomsday was planned for Sept. 18-20, rescheduled from May 3 due to COVID-19 concerns. Bloomsday race director Jon Neill said organizers “wanted to make sure all our bases were covered ...

SPOKANE, Wash.-- Bloomsday is now just one day away. Tens of thousands of people will hit the streets tomorrow to participate in this rich Spokane tradition, and time is ticking to prepare.

Now my third Bloomsday is here, and although I'm not in Spokane, I'll still be climbing out of bed early in the morning to run 7.46 miles, this time in San Diego.

Virtual Bloomsday participants can run the 7.46 miles on any course of their choosing (the course can also be outside of Spokane). You have from April 28 to May 8 to complete your race.

Bloomsday Director Jon Neill said they are slated to be sent out in mid-October. Meanwhile, those who are gifted at art and graphic design can craft next year's T-shirt.