Seattle Cherry Blossom Run
Race Date
Apr 18, 2026
Location
Seattle, WA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, April 18, 2026
- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 5K, 10K, 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 7,318
The Experience
BE PART OF THE LEGION OF BLOOM!
Come run, walk, stroll, or crawl with us through Seward Park and along South Lake Washington Boulevard, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of cherry blossoms. APRIL 18, 2026: 5K, 10K, & HALF-MARATHON 2026 will offer 5K, 10K, and Half-Marathon runs! All runs will extend onto Lake Washington Blvd to take in the blossoms along the outer stretch of the park. We are happy to announce this year we will have parking options available within the park! Cross the finish line under our signature inflatable arch and celebrate spring in full bloom! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and don’t forget to tag #CherryBlossomRun in your photos and videos. Let’s bloom together in this exciting new chapter. We can’t wait to see you there!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Start Time
7:30 AM
Giveaway
Premium Unisex Race Top
Start Location
5900 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, WA, 98118
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
-2.61 m
Separation
4.6%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
WA22002RMB · Seattle Cherry Blossom Half Marathon
Net uphill grade — expect a more challenging race. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Course Map
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Quality Score
Runner Favorite836 years running
~1,546 finishers a year
growing or steady
16% returning runners
USATF certified · 4 timing sources · 4 photos
runners from 35 states
winner 1:08:26
typical high 58°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
41°
Afternoon (High)
58°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
72%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 7,318 finishers actually crossed the line across 6 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
7,318
Median time
2:08:48
Latest turnout
1,341
States
47
Turnout by year
2021–2026
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Frequently asked
When is the Seattle Cherry Blossom Run?
The Seattle Cherry Blossom Run is held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
Where does the Seattle Cherry Blossom Run take place?
It takes place in Seattle, Washington.
What distances does the Seattle Cherry Blossom Run offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 5K, 10K, 13.1 Miles.
Is the Seattle Cherry Blossom Run course flat and good for a PR?
The Seattle Cherry Blossom Run is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Seattle Cherry Blossom Run?
HalfRuns has finish records for 7,318 runners who have completed the Seattle Cherry Blossom Run.
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