The Cherry Blossom Run
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Event overview
The Cherry Blossom Run takes place on Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Mesa, Washington. The event is held at Rowley & Hawkins Fruit Farms, located at 5121 N Wahluke Rd, Mesa, WA 99343. The race will be officially timed by Negative Split. Parking is adjacent to the start and finish lines. Bathrooms and water stations are available along the routes.
Courses and distances
The event features multiple course options that run through orchard rows and farm roads. Surfaces are mostly hard-packed dirt with some gravel and dirt farm roads. The available distances include:
- 1 mile
- 5k
- 10k
The 1 mile course is described as fairly flat. The 5k includes some hills and varied cherry blossom areas. The 10k passes orchards and fields, including apples, peaches, apricots, sweet cherries, and tart cherries.
Registration, amenities and activities
Several heats are listed for different age groups. Youth categories include ages 5 and under and ages 6-11. Participants receive a race t-shirt, a swag bag with farm products, a coupon to Fresh Picks Fruit and Smoothies, a participation medal, and items from race sponsors. There will be a food court with local farm products and a variety of activities on site such as a hayride tour of the blossoms, cherry water races, and tether ball for children. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
