Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run – 2025 Registration & 2024 Results
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The Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run, also known as “The Runner’s Rite of Spring”, is organized by The Credit Union Cherry Blossom organization, and has been held every year in Washington, DC. Founded in 1973 originally as a precursor training run for elite runners planning to compete in the Boston Marathon, the race has evolved over the years into a local race for runners of all abilities. An USATF-certified run, The Credit Union Cherry Blossom believes in inclusion, respect, and tolerance.
The race is scheduled for the first Sunday of each April, meant to coincide with the bloom of the Cherry blossoms that were given as a gift in 1912 by the mayor of Tokyo. The race is part of the city’s National Cherry Blossom Festival in late March and early April.
The event serves as a fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. About one-third of the funds raised support Washington DC’s own Children’s National Medical Centre (“Children’s Hospital”). It also funds Roads Scholar (Road Runners Club of America) and supports up-and-coming U.S. distance running talent.
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Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run
Race Categories, Dates, Registration, Eligibility & Fees
| 10 Mile Race | 5K Run/Walk | Kids Run | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance | 10 miles | 5km | ½ mile |
| Race Date | TBD (Sunday) | TBD (Saturday) | TBD (Saturday) |
| Start Time * | 7:18 am onwards^ | 9:15 am | 9:30 am ^^ |
| Eligibility Criterion * | No age criterion specified | No age criterion specified | 4-10 years |
| Fees for Live event @/ * | $57 | $47 | $10 |
| Fee for Virtual event * | $45 (USA Runners) & $80 (International runners) Register here | – | |
| Registration */ ** | Registration not yet open (only through lottery) |
Registration not yet open | Registration not yet open |
| Expo Details | The expo venue for the 2024 event was at National Building Museum, 401 F Street NW Washington, DC | ||
*Details of Eligibility, Registration fees, Race Start time, Expo details, etc. for the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 2025 have not yet been released. Above are details from the 2024 race event for reference
**The lottery for the 10 mile run 2024 opened on December 1, 2023. Registration for the 5K opened on December 20, 2023 (after the Ten Mile Lottery). Kids Run registration and Virtual registrations opened on January 5, 2024. Double Blossom entries were also available (5K + 10 mile entry)
^ Start time varies: For Elite women: 7:18 am; for other categories: 7:30 am
^^ Warm-up/ Pre Run activities begin at 8:00 am
@ Fees for Live events are usually time –sensitive i.e. increases closer to race date.
Route/Course Map
Information about the Route map and other details for The Credit Union Cherry Blossom 2025 not yet released. Below are details from 2024 event for reference
| Ten Mile Run | 5K Run/Walk | Kids Run | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Map | 10 Mile Course 2024 | 5K Run Course 2024 | Kids Run Course 2024 |
| Staging Area Map | 10 Mile Staging Area 2024 | 5K Staging Area 2024 | Kids Run Staging Area 2024 |
| Expo/ Wide Area Map | Expo / Wide Area Map 2024 | ||
The race routes for Credit Union Cherry Blossom are OUT & BACK courses with the below-mentioned Start and Finish points:
| Start Point | Finish Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Ten Mile | Washington Monument Grounds (15th Street between Constitution Avenue & Independence Avenue) |
Washington Monument Grounds (15th Street between Constitution Avenue & Independence Avenue) |
| 5K Run/Walk | Freedom Plaza | Freedom Plaza |
| Kids Run | National Building Museum | National Building Museum |
Prize Money
Information about the awards/ prize money for The Credit Union Cherry Blossom 2025 not yet released. Below are details from 2024 event for reference. All prizes are equal for men & women athletes
| Ten Mile awards | International prize | US prize | Road Scholar/ RunPro prize (US only) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Prize | $6000 | $10000 | $750 |
| 2nd Prize | $3000 | $5000 | $500 |
| 3rd Prize | $2500 | $2500 | $250 |
| 4th Prize | $1500 | $1000 | – |
| 5th Prize | $1000 | $800 | – |
| 6th Prize | $600 | $600 | – |
| 7th Prize | $500 | $500 | – |
| 8th Prize | $400 | $400 | – |
| 9th Prize | $300 | $300 | – |
| 10th Prize | $200 | $200 | – |
In addition to the above, the following bonuses are also offered.
| Ten Mile bonuses | 1st Place | 2nd Place | Time requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time Bonuses (International & US athletes) |
$1000 | $750 | Men: <46:00 Women: <52:00 |
| Team Prize Structure | $1000 | – | – |
Other than above:
- 10 mile: Wheelchair division (top 3) and age groups awards- below 19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+ (top 3 for 19& below / 80-84; top 1 for 85-89/ 90+ and top 5 for other ages) would be given in a 10-mile category.
- 5 km: Age groups awards- 14 & below, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+ (top 1 for 80-84/ 85-89/ 90+ and top 3 for other ages) would be given in 5 km category.
- Nonbinary participants would also be awarded in both 10-mile and 5km categories.
2024 and Earlier Edition Results
Results
- Check Results for Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run 2024- All categories
- Check Results for Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run 2023 – All categories
- Check Results for Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run 2022 – 10 Mile
- Check Results for Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run 2022 – 5K
- Check Results for Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run -earlier editions
Photos
- Check Photos for Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run 2023
- Check Photos for Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run 2022
Important Points
- Registration is non-refundable.
- Team entries are also allowed. Please check here for more details on Team composition requirements and other details.
- For everyone’s safety, running with a dog or headphones is NOT permitted.
- Water and Gatorade Endurance Formula are available at the staging area and at aid stations located at 5 points on the course. Medical services are also available at aid stations.
Contact Information
General Information: info@cherryblossom.org
Registration help: registrationhelp@marathonguide.com
Race Information Line: 301-320-3350 Fax: 301-320-9164
Mailing Address: 4963 Elm St, Suite 106, Bethesda, MD 20814
Office Address: 4963 Elm St, Suite 106, Bethesda, MD 20814
Website: https://www.cherryblossom.org/
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