Apr 8, 2005 · All told, then, the actual Doomsday Hill -- from Meenach Bridge to the peak on Lindeke -- isn't just six-tenths of a mile and a climb of 120 feet. Instead, it covers...

This hill on Pettet Drive, late in the course, has been affectionately nicknamed “Doomsday Hill” by runners. Gaining 120 feet of elevation in less than three quarters of a mile, it’s the steepest climb on the course.

Since 1977, Bloomsday has become an integral part of Spokane, cultivating unique race day traditions. From the mysterious Doomsday Hill Vulture to the globally renowned finisher shirt kept secret until you cross the finish line, the event is filled with distinctive charm.

Sep 10, 2008 · Hill Story: When organizers revamped the course for the fourth edition of the race in 1980, they added an uphill segment on Pettet Drive, dubbed Doomsday Hill because it comes about two-thirds...

May 5, 2024 · Racers who tackled Doomsday Hill and wound their way down Mission Avenue were greeted by a sign that read, “Run if you’re sexy,” at the corner of Lindeke Street and Summit Boulevard.

Apr 27, 2023 · In addition, runners should expect to reach "Doomsday Hill" after crossing T.J. Meenach Bridge. It should come up just a little after mile 4. A water station will be waiting at the top of the...

Head out on this 10.6-mile out-and-back trail near Spokane, Washington. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 3 h 20 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

May 8, 2023 · SPOKANE, Wash. – It’s called Doomsday Hill for a reason. Ethiopian Jemal Yimer used it to his advantage in Sunday’s Lilac Bloomsday Run. With his Doomsday ascent as a springboard, Yimer turned a two-man race into a runaway in the 47th edition of the 12-kilometer (7.46-mile) event.

Apr 27, 2016 · Pettet Drive to the east of TJ Meenach Drive is lovingly known to most Spokanites as Doomsday Hill, the punishing uphill section at Mile 5 of our annual Bloomsday Run. The hill also boasts incredible views of the Spokane River and now will become home to a project that will help protect the health of the river.

May 6, 2024 · Doomsday Hill is an exhaustingly steep climb. But runners still mustered up the energy to celebrate at the top with the Bloomsday vulture.