Participant Guide
Greetings, Legion of Bloom!
For MARCH 23 + 24 EVENTS:
March 20th - Kent Road Runner Sports, WA - Wednesday - 12 PM to 7 PM
March 21th - Bellevue Road Runner Sports, WA - Thursday - 12 PM to 7 PM
March 22th - Seattle Road Runner Sports, WA - Friday - 12 PM to 7 PM
For MARCH 30th EVENTS:
March 29th - Center for Urban Horticulture - Friday (for those are in 3/30/24 events).
*There is NO event day packet pick up due to large size of event for the 23rd and 24th. Packet Pickup will be available for the 3/30 runners. Please prepare for enough time to pick up packet if you cannot make it to the March 29 pickup.
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!
What to bring to packet pickup:
Your registration QR Code in your confirmation email for all registrations you are picking up for, either on your phone or printed out. Can't find your confirmation email? Here's how to resend it: https://runsignup.com/Profile and click "Resend Confirmation" for the Cherry Blossom Run.
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You can pick up for others, but you must bring their QR code as well!
Shirt Exchanges
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Shirt exchanges are available at the finish area at the merchandise tent.
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)
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).
*Half Marathon Note:
Half Marathon course is open for six hours.
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 City of Seattle Police to adhere to normal traffic laws when crossing any streets as appropriate upon entering the University of Washington Finish Line too. Thank you for helping us minimize the impact on our shared trails and the crossing of University of Washington.
Race Day
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Your bib is key. It tells you what race you are in, the wave number and start time you are in; it allows you to redeem your bib ticket for your shirt, and has QR code on the bottom front. This QR code tells you (and us!) everything (main website, maps, race results, parking options, etc.).
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For participants who live more than an hour away or if you paid for shipping of your shirt and bib but didn't get it, we can accommodate you at the info tent before the race.
Parking
Directions to Central Plaza Garage:
Click on link: Click HERE
Directions to UW Parking Lot E1:
Click on link: Click HERE
Instructions on how to pay for UW parking:
Click here: Click HERE
Starting the Race:
There is ONE starting corral. Staff will let participants into the corral based on your bib wave number and start time on your bib. You are allowed to drop down to a later start time to join any friends/family, BUT they are not allowed to move UP in start time.
Course Race Maps
Map Links:
Half Marathon Aid Station / Water Stops:
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Aid Station #1 / #8 (water, Gatorade, snacks)
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Aid Station #2 / #7 (water, Gatorade, snacks)
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Aid Station #3 / #6 (water, Gatorade, snacks)
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Aid Station #4 / #5 (water, Gatorade, snacks)
10K Aid Station / Water Stops:
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Aid Station #1 (water, Gatorade, snacks)
U District Cherry Blossom Festival + FINISH LINE
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We will have bananas, partners crackers, and water for you at the finish. Bring a method of payment (phone) for any vendor merchandise, food and drink.
Once you finish, come see the famous yoshino cherry blossoms in the Quad. Take your picture at our photo backdrops. Hashtag #uwcherryblossoms #racethebloom #legionofbloom #cherryblossomrun #uw_cherryblossomrun your photos posts, reels, stories, and then engage with the many vendors! Remember, 100+ ornamental cherry trees spread out on the UW campus too! We included a map / PDF file HERE to show your where are at! -
When you are ready to go, here's how to get back to your car. Signs will guide you on the way! (unless you parked the Central Plaza Garage, in the U-District streets, or took public transportation).
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In partnership with the U District Cherry Blossom Festival, take advantage of so many amazing cherry blossom themed food specials, drinks and shopping in the U District Cherry Blossom Marathon Finish area! There are many discounts for treats and drinks awaiting! Mmm. Visit their website to take advantage.
Walking Directions / Map back to E1 Parking Lot if you there park there:
Have More Questions?
Please read the FAQ Page or Contact Us.
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