Happening right now in downtown spokane -- hundreds of runners are checking in tonight... And getting their bloomsday gear before the race on sunday morning-- it's one of the biggest events in the lilac city-- and there's a lot you need to know if it's your first race... Or even if it's your tenth!

Our hawk hammer is live tonight at the bloomsday trade show-- he's here with the information you should hear.

Hawk.

They've got a whole do and don't list when it comes to what you can bring to the starting area..... The spokane police also gearing up for a busy weekend.

As far as backpacks and other bags go, you won't be allowed in the starting area with any opaque or solid fabric ones.

That includes camelbacks.

Clear bags are ok.

You're best bet is a small fanny pack water bottles should also be clear.

If you're going to be on the sidelines along the rest of the course , they ask you don't bring backpacks, bags or coolers eitherspeaking with police they say they will be out in force.

But you can always give them a hand.