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Seattle Cherry Blossom Run

Sat March 22 - Sat March 29, 2025 Directions

Packet Pickup & Event Schedule

PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP LOCATIONS:

*There is NO event day packet pick up for MARCH 23 and MARCH 24th EVENTS due to large size of event. Day-of packet pickup is offered ONLY to those who can't make the MARCH 29th PICKUP for the MARCH 30th EVENTS.

Day of race packet pickup will be available for 3/30 events only. Please arrive half an hour before your wave to join the packet pickup line near the start area. Ensure you have your QR code ready to go for a quick and easy packet pickup! 

FOR 3/23 and 3/24 EVENTS ONLY:

March 20th - Kent, WA - Road Runner Sports - Wednesday - 12 PM to 7 PM 
444 Ramsay Way, Kent, WA 98032

March 21st- Bellevue, WA - Road Runner Sports - Thursday - 12 PM to 7 PM
12200 Northup Way, Bellevue, WA 98005

March 22nd - Seattle, WA - Road Runner Sports - Friday - 12 PM to 7 PM 
7020 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115


FOR 3/30 EVENTS ONLY:

 

March 29th - UW Center for Urban Horticulture - Friday - 12 PM - 5 PM
3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA 98105

 


Race Day Schedule:

Saturday, March 23th, 2024

5K Run/Walk Start @ Red Square / George Washington Statue (upper campus)

8:00 AM - Wave 1 (Runners planning to complete the race between 14 Minutes and 29:59)
8:10 AM - Wave 2 (Runners planning to complete the race between 30 Minutes and 34:59)
8:20 AM - Wave 3 (Runners planning to complete the race between 35 Minutes and 39:59)
8:30 AM - Wave 4 (Runners planning to complete the race between 40 Minutes and 44:59)
8:40 AM - Wave 5 (Runners planning to complete the race between 45 Minutes and 1:00:00)
8:50 AM - Wave 6 (Runners planning to complete the race 1:00:01 and UP)


9:00 AM - Sip n' Stroll 5K
8 AM - 11:00 AM (Red Square, Spokane Lane, cherry blossom viewing at the Quad).

 

Sunday, March 24th, 2024
Half Marathon START @ UW Golf Range (lower campus)

8:00 AM - Wave 1 (Runners planning to complete the race between 1 Hour and 1:44:59)
8:05 AM - Wave 2 (Runners planning to complete the race between 1:45:00 and 1:59:59)
8:10 AM - Wave 3 (Runners planning to complete the race between 2:00:00 and 2:14:59)
8:15 AM - Wave 4 (Runners planning to complete the race between 2:15:00 and 2:29:59)
8:20 AM - Wave 5 (Runners planning to complete the race 2:30:00 and UP)

8 AM - 12 PM (Red Square, Spokane Lane, cherry blossom viewing at The Quad).

 

Sunday, March 24th, 2024
10K START @ UW Golf Range (lower campus)

8:30 AM - Wave 1 (Runners planning to complete the race between 59:59 and Under)
8:35 AM - Wave 2 (Runners planning to complete the race between 1:00:00 and 1:09:59)
8:40 AM - Wave 3 (Runners planning to complete the race between 1:10:00 and 1:19:59)
8:45 AM - Wave 4 (Runners planning to complete the race 1:20:00 and UP)

8 AM - 12 PM (Red Square, Spokane Lane, cherry blossom viewing at The Quad)

Note:  
If you fall behind pace ~20 minute per mile pace your race may become unsupported and your bib may be taken. At ~20 minute / mile pace please adhere to normal right of way traffic laws crossing roads unless instructed otherwise by Seattle Police. You may also be asked by UW Police to move to the sidewalk as appropriate upon entering the UW campus. Thank you for helping us minimize the impact on our shared trails and streets

 

Saturday, March 30th, 2024
5K Run/Walk Start @ Red Square / George Washington Statue (upper campus)

8:00 AM - Wave 1 (Runners planning to complete the race between 14 Minutes and 30:00)
8:10 AM - Wave 2 (Runners planning to complete the race between 30:01 and 44:59)
8:20 AM - Wave 3 (Runners planning to complete the race between 45:00 and 1:00:00)
8:30 AM - Wave 4 (Runners planning to complete the race 1:00:01 and UP)

8:40 AM - Sip n' Stroll 5K
9:00 AM - Blossom Kid's Run
8 AM - 11:00 PM (Red Square, Spokane Lane, cherry blossom viewing at the Quad).

 

Virtual Runs:

Beginning NOW until mid April you may submit times and proof of running! Submit times for verification on the home website at www.racethebloom.com. Swag and sweet samurai finisher medals will be shipped by mid March!

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