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Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile & 5K

Q: What is the course like at Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile & 5K?

The course takes in Washington, DC and surrounding areas. Specific route detail is still being built out for this event.

Q: Is Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile & 5K walker-friendly?

Check the event website for the most current policy on walking or walk-run participation.

Q: Where do I pick up my packet?

Packet pickup details are typically posted on the race website closer to event day.

Q: Is there parking at Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile & 5K?

Parking information is usually available on the race website or through local race director communications.

10 Miles2026-04-11

Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile & 5K 10 Miles gives you course, weather, logistics, and runner feedback in one place, with the strongest detail available for this distance.

RegisterOpen signupraces.runna.com WebsiteOfficial race sitecherryblossom.org LocationWashington, DCRace start area

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Runner Perspective

What runners say

Recent runner quotes and ratings from this race.

Runner score4.0 / 5

Reviews3 reviews

"As a newer runner tackling my first 10-mile, Cherry Blossom exceeded my expectations in every way except maybe the swag. The course is flat-to-rolling and takes you right past..."

Incredible first 10-mile — the memorials kept me going10 Mile · beginner · Apr 2026

"I ran the 10-mile Cherry Blossom and it's one of the most beautiful races I've ever done. The route around the Tidal Basin and past the memorials is gorgeous — especially if..."

Spectacular scenery and well-organized — worth the lottery hassle10 Mile · intermediate · Apr 2026

Current review averageLive runner ratings

4.0 / 5 · OverallAverage rating from saved runner reviews for the full race experience.

Course format

City course

Road · same start and finish.

Elevation profile

0 ft net

532 ft up and 539 ft down across the 10 Miles. Net flat overall.

Pressure point

Mid-race climb

The key move builds from about mile 4.1 to 4.5, gaining roughly 44 ft.

Weather bias

Headwind-prone

29% of historical years leaned into a headwind, so wind can become part of the race.

Free training plan

Build a free 10 Miles plan for this race.

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Course Profile

Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile & 5K 10 Miles course profile

Full course view

This course section is built from a mapped route and elevation profile so you can understand how the race is likely to run.

Synced course focus

10 Miles checkpoint 2

Mile 1.0 · 9 ft · Built from the stored course profile in Supabase.

Course trace

The route line and elevation chart reflect the selected distance.

Pressure model

Pressure points highlight where pacing or effort may change during the race.

What comes next

Use the course, weather, logistics, and reviews together to build your race-day plan.

Difficulty Meter

10 Miles race demand

Course-based read

78/100

Course detail: Detailed
Weather detail: Historical + forecast
Race-day detail: Moderate
Weather view: Live forecast

Weather read

Light tailwind assist

Route-aligned wind gives you a quick feel for how the day may race before you dig into the full weather section.

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Weather Analysis

Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile & 5K 10 Miles weather outlook

Forecast + history

Weather blends the live forecast with the race's historical weather patterns to help you plan.

Route-aligned wind

+2.2 mph

Interpretation

Light tailwind assist

NOAA race-window forecast is live. Wind is scored relative to the course bearing where possible.

Course bearing 108.5 degAverage wind 5.0 mphDominant direction SW

Estimated weather effect

+3.60%

Heuristic read

Major weather drag

Help score

-65

Historical profile

Historically weather-dragged

Based on 7 years of race-weekend weather in the archive.

Avg start temp 50.3FAvg wind 7.4 mphAligned wind +4.34 mph

Tailwind years

71%

Headwind years

29%

Helpful weather

29%

Forecasts use current race-area weather, and history looks at past race-weekend conditions to show what runners have typically faced.

Weather history

2025 race-weekend conditions

Race date

Apr 12, 2025

Avg temperature

49.4F

Avg wind

7.1 mph

Aligned wind

+3.22 mph

Helpful tailwind year

+0.05% estimated finish-time effect · 9 hourly observations

Start

93F

Sunny

5.0 mph · SW

Mid-course

93F

Sunny

5.0 mph · SW

Finish

93F

Sunny

5.0 mph · SW

Course Breakdown

Where the race starts costing more

Pacing watchpoints

Active segment

Middle rhythm

This is a deterministic pacing band built from the available course trace and race distance.

Avg grade +0.0 ft/miFocused mile 1.0Pacing watchpoint

Race-Day Logistics

Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile & 5K 10 Miles race-day logistics

Planning basics

Race weekend

8 recorded years

The basic race structure is in place for planning.

Distance options

3 distances

This page can show the event correctly even when some race-day detail is still light.

Race-day planning

More details coming

Packet pickup, parking, support flow, and reunion details may still be limited.

Course Map

Route shape, city context, and key course moments in one view.

Map + course context

Map overview

This map follows the available route for the selected distance and stays in sync with the elevation chart.

Highlighted point

10 Miles checkpoint 2

Built from the stored course profile in Supabase.

Mile 1.09 ftOpening settle

What to watch

Use this map to spot turns, neighborhoods, and where the race starts to feel different.

Course coverage

Route shape and elevation are available, while aid stations and spectator overlays may still be added over time.

Why it matters

Washington, DC should still be easy to plan around, even when some course details are lighter than others.

Planning

Use the 10 Miles at Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile & 5K as a planning target rather than a qualification race.

Open entry

Entry posture

Open entry

There is no qualification signal in the current event record.

Race framing

10 Miles planning

The page emphasizes course, logistics, and weather rather than qualification standards.

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Race History

Race history overview

Some history available

Past editions tracked

8

Recorded race years

Available

10 Miles

Current

Benchmarks

Growing archive

More historical context will be added here as the archive grows

In progress

Review Radar

Runner signal for Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile & 5K 10 Miles

Runner reviews live

Course

100/100

Logistics

43/100

Crowd support

80/100

Aid stations

87/100

Finish area

73/100

Recommend

87/100

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Common questions

FAQ

Question 1What is the course like at Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile & 5K?

Question 2Is Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile & 5K walker-friendly?

Question 3Where do I pick up my packet?

Question 4Is there parking at Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile & 5K?

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