Seattle Cherry Blossom Run
Race Date
Apr 18, 2026
Location
Seattle, WA
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
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
-2.61 m
Separation
4.6%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
WA22002RMB · Seattle Cherry Blossom Half Marathon
Net downhill course — fast finishing times are common. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Course Map
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Quality Score
Standout766 years running
~1,672 finishers a year
shrinking
14% returning runners
USATF certified · 3 timing sources · 4 photos
runners from 31 states
winner 1:13:09
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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