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Editor’s note: We’ve picked the team for the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10-Miler ! It wasn’t easy—we received an overwhelming number of submissions from folks with touching stories about what running meant to them. We hope to offer more opportunities to train for races with RW editors in the future. Here’s our Cherry Blossom team:
- Cortney Gobern from Orlando, FL
- Huey Nguyen from Atlanta
- Janet Hiller from northern Maryland
- Jennifer Beasley from Atlanta
- Kegan Strawn from Santa Monica, CA
- Keith Estep from Baltimore
- Kim Wangler from Boone, NC
- Lisa Watkins from Huntsville, AL
- Luke Carron from New York City
- Sorbriqué Grant from New Orleans
The Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile (April 7) in Washington D.C. is a beloved annual event that draws runners from all over the country. Coinciding with the National Cherry Blossom Festival, the race offers a picturesque course that provides a running tour of monuments and sights of D.C., which at this time of year is adorned with the breathtaking bloom of cherry trees. Since its inception in 1973, the event has grown in prominence, revered not only for its natural beauty but also for its flat, fast course that often leads to personal bests.
The race has become so popular that registration is handled through a lottery system, and like in 2024, can sell out quickly. If you've been eager to race the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile or missed out on your chance through this year’s lottery, you can sign up with Runner’s World+ and receive guaranteed race entry, plus all of the benefits below that you receive as a member:
- An official 10-mile training plan, created by Runner’s World
- On-demand virtual training and advice from Runner’s World staff and experts
- Ability to download all RW training plans, from beginning to run plans to marathons
- Unlock all stories, curated training plans for any running goal, cutting-edge tools, and gear reviews on runnersworldblog.com
- Receive a weekly members-only newsletter with insight from the Runner’s World staff and experts in the running community
- Access hundreds of streaming video workouts on demand
We’re looking for RW+ members with various running experiences who would like to race the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile and are ready to take on an eight-week training plan with us. We will provide the training plan and our editors will chime in on nutrition, workout, and recovery tips. We’ll help you run your most fun—and hopefully best—10 miles ever!
All you have to do is fill out the survey here by February 6 to tell us a little more about yourself and your running journey to be considered! (Make sure you’re signed in with your RW+ account.) We’re excited to hear from you!
