Events
Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run
Place
Newark, NJ US 07104
Description
We invite you to compete in this year’s Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run in Essex County's Branch Brook Park. Race through the historic cherry tree groves and experience this natural wonder in a special way.
$45 Pre-Registrants;
$40 USATF-NJ Member Pre-Registrants;
$50 General Race Day Registrants
No Refunds for any reason, All sales are final.
Packet Pick Up will be from 8:00AM-9:45AM on Sunday, April 6, 2025 same day of the race at the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center Parking Lot underneath large tent.
Please follow signs to Packet Pick Up.
Packet Pick Up
Packet pick up will be on Sunday, April 6, 2025 from 8:00am to 9:45am - Cherry Blossom Parking Lot - Essex County Branch Brook Park, Newark NJ
Please arrive early as the line can get super long. You will be picking up your bib and shirt on this day through dynamic bib assignment.
Awards/Gifts
AWARDS/GIFTS
10K Run Shirt will be given on a first come first serve basis.
Medal Given to all participants
Top 3 Overall Finishers (Male & Female) Gift Certificate & Hoodie
Top 3 Overall USATF (Male & Female) will get Gift Certificate & Hoodie
Top 3 Finishers in Each Age Category* will receive a Hoodie
Top 3 Overall Disabled Run Finishers a Hoodie
Benefit - $3 per entry will be donated to Special Olympics New Jersey!
***SHIRT SIZES ARE NOT GURANTEED, SIZES ARE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS**
Race Contact Info
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Course Map
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Parking
Parking will be available directly across from the park at this address: 5 Franklin Avenue, Belleville, NJ 07109. You must arrive early as this parking lot gets full quickly. You will also be able to park in the Clara Mass Hospital Center but you will be charged for that parking. Once lot is full you will have to park on the street near the park and have to walk in to packet pick up and start of race.
Directions
Race Participant Survey
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