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Seattle Cherry Blossom Run

Sat March 22 - Sat March 29 2025
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Seattle Cherry Blossom Run

Sat March 22 - Sat March 29, 2025 Directions

5K Run/Walk (Saturday 3/23)

Start at the George Washington Statue to the west of Red Square and finish on Memorial Drive also close to Red Square. There over a 100 cherry trees blooming at UW. But we will show UW Quad where 29 huge and absolutely mesmerizing yoshino cherry blossoms await!
Event Date:
Saturday March 22, 2025
Start Time:
8:00am PDT
End Time:
1:30pm PDT
Registration Limit:
Sorry! This event is full.
Registration:
Registration Opens November 12, 2024 at 5:00pm PST
Price:
$55 $35.00 Race Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $36.00 after November 28, 2024 at 11:59pm PST

Sip and Stroll 5K (Saturday 3/23)

For those just walking and enjoy conversation and scenery. Bring your tea or coffee at the start area and start in the back! Start at the George Washington Statue to the west of Red Square and finish on Memorial Drive also close to Red Square.
Event Date:
Saturday March 22, 2025
Start Time:
9:00am PDT
End Time:
1:30pm PDT
Registration Limit:
Sorry! This event is full.
Registration:
Registration Opens November 12, 2024 at 5:00pm PST
Price:
$55 $35.00 Race Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $36.00 after November 28, 2024 at 11:59pm PST

10K Run (Sunday 3/24)

Flat, gorgeous, and popular Burke Gilman Trail! 3.11 miles of UW campus roads or trails.

Two refuel stations in total along the course.
Event Date:
Sunday March 23, 2025
Start Time:
8:30am PDT
End Time:
1:30pm PDT
Registration Limit:
Sorry! This event is full.
Registration:
Registration Opens November 19, 2024 at 7:00pm PST
Price:
$65 $45.00 Race Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $50.00 after November 28, 2024 at 11:59pm PST

Half Marathon (Sunday 3/24)

Finishes near the cherry blossoms!

10 miles along the flat, gorgeous, and popular Burke Gilman Trail! 3.11 miles of UW campus roads or trails.

6-8 refuel stations in total along the course. Run Super Pacers.

1 on course Smile Station. Smile for the photographer near mile 2 on the Burke Gilman Trail!
Event Date:
Sunday March 23, 2025
Start Time:
8:00am PDT
End Time:
1:30pm PDT
Registration Limit:
1 spot left.
Registration:
Registration Opens November 12, 2024 at 12:00am PST
Price:
$110 $70.00 Race Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $72.00 after November 28, 2024 at 11:59pm PST

Full Marathon (Sunday 3/24)

This Marathon course STARTS in upper campus on Memorial Way and Finishes in the U District on University Ave!

U District Cherry Blossom Marathon offers combination of a certified course, the beauty of cherry blossoms, and the iconic University of Washington setting makes it a unique and appealing marathon for runners of all levels.

Whether you're a seasoned marathoner aiming for new achievements or a first-time participant seeking a beautiful and inspiring race experience, the Seattle Cherry Blossom Marathon at the University of Washington seems to offer a perfect blend of challenge and celebration. Lace up those running shoes and let the Cherry Blossom Marathon be a chapter in your running story that you'll cherish forever.

Numerous refuel stations in total along the course. Run Super Pacers.
Event Date:
Sunday March 23, 2025
Start Time:
7:30am PDT
End Time:
1:30pm PDT
Registration Limit:
Sorry! This event is full.
Registration:
Registration Opens November 24, 2024 at 10:38pm PST
Price:
$120 $120.00 Race Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $130.00 after November 30, 2024 at 11:59pm PST
Sign Up
Registration is available at https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Seattle/CherryBlossomRun.

5K Run/Walk (Saturday 3/30)

Welcome back UW students and staff! Start at the George Washington Statue to the west of Red Square and finish on Memorial Drive also close to Red Square. There over a 100 cherry trees blooming at UW. But we will show UW Quad where 29 huge and absolutely mesmerizing yoshino cherry blossoms await!
Event Date:
Saturday March 29, 2025
Start Time:
8:00am PDT
End Time:
1:00pm PDT
Registration Limit:
2,000 spots left.
Registration:
Registration Opens November 19, 2024 at 7:00pm PST
Price:
$55 $35.00 Race Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $36.00 after November 28, 2024 at 11:59pm PST

Sip and Stroll 5K (Saturday 3/30)

Welcome UW students and staff! For those just walking and enjoy conversation and scenery. Bring your tea or coffee at the start area and start in the back! Start at the George Washington Statue to the west of Red Square and finish on Memorial Drive also close to Red Square.
Event Date:
Saturday March 29, 2025
Start Time:
8:40am PDT
End Time:
1:00pm PDT
Registration Limit:
350 spots left.
Registration:
Registration Opens November 19, 2024 at 7:00pm PST
Price:
$55 $35.00 Race Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $36.00 after November 28, 2024 at 11:59pm PST

Blossom Kids Run (3/30)

10 years old and younger! Sponsored by UW Botanic Gardens. And cute with photos!
Open to ages 8 and under.
Event Date:
Saturday March 29, 2025
Start Time:
9:00am PDT
End Time:
1:00pm PDT
Registration Limit:
Sorry! This event is full.
Registration:
Registration Opens November 19, 2024 at 7:00pm PST
Price:
$24 $20.00 Race Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $22.00 after December 29, 2024 at 11:59pm PST

Virtual Half Marathon

Run and walk anywhere you see cherry blossoms! Green Lake Trail, Seward Park Trail, Jefferson Park.
Registration Limit:
Sorry! This event is full.
Registration:
Registration Opens November 12, 2024 at 12:00am PST
Price:
$60 $40.00 Race Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $44.00 after December 29, 2024 at 11:59pm PST

Virtual 5K

Run and walk anywhere you see cherry blossoms! Green Lake Trail, Seward Park Trail, Jefferson Park.
Registration Limit:
Sorry! This event is full.
Registration:
Registration Opens November 12, 2024 at 12:00am PST
Price:
$50 $35.00 Race Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $38.00 after February 25, 2025 at 11:59pm PST
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