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š Saturday, March 23rd + Sunday, March 24th + Saturday, March 30th
š Race fees starting at $24
š Multiple locations including UW and the Burke Gilman Trail
Cherry blossomsĀ bring the long-awaited promise ofĀ spring. Locations around Seattle, including theĀ University of Washington quad, become a canopy of pink and white. The trees are among thousands donated to the city by Japan back in the 1930s. And at thisĀ cherry blossom-themed run, people come out to race, run, or walk the quad to celebrate the season’s arrival. Nicknamed the “Legion of Bloom,” theĀ Seattle Cherry Blossom RunĀ is a fun way to take in theĀ breathtaking foliage.Ā
Held on March 23rd, 24th, and 30th, multiple race options exist for different levels, starting with a half marathon, 10K, and 5K run/walkāwithĀ prizes. There’s also aĀ “sip and stroll” optionĀ for folks more interested in taking a tranquil walk with their morning coffee. Little ones can join the fun with a kids run for those ten and under. Dogs are allowed in all but the first wave. Every participant gets swag, including aĀ custom cherry blossom shirt, medal, and ribbon.Ā
If you can’t come to campus for the race, there’s a virtual option to run anywhere the trees bloom, like the Green Lake Trail, Seward Park Trail, and Jefferson Park. Heads-up: Registration for the race includes the chance to win an all-expenses paid trip to Japan, an even better reason to get in on the cherry cheer.
Check out the list below for more spring fun runs:
- St. Patrick’s Day Dash @ Seattle Center March 17th āļø
- Leif to Leif 5k @ Ballard March 23rd ššāāļø
- Dizzy Daze 12-Hour Race @ Greenlake March 29th šµāš«
- Bunnies & Bubbles @ Magnuson Park March 30th š
- Earth Day Run @ Magnuson Park April 20th š
To enjoy more blossoms around town, check out these locations.
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