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Seattle Cherry Blossom Run

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

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

-2.61 m

Separation

4.6%

Also Offers

3.1 Miles6.2 Miles5K10K13.1 Miles

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.

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

41°

Afternoon (High)

58°

Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable

0.1"

Precipitation

13 mph

Wind

72%

Humidity

Race Photos

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