Prior Years’ Press Releases
Prior Years’ Press Releases
2023 Press Releases
Credit Union Cherry Blossom 5K Presented by REI Wins USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice 2023 Travel Award Contest for Best 5K Race
April 2, 2023
Hillary Bor Sets American Record, Takes Home $50,000 Bonus From 50th Annual Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile
April 1, 2023
50th Annual Credit Union Cherry Blossom Festivities Include Hall of Fame Recognition for Gar Williams, Jeff Darman and Irv Newman; Rob Wolfe and Steve Broyles announced as co-recipients of the 2023 Les Kinion Outstanding Volunteer Service Award.
March 29, 2023
Bonuses Totaling $50,000 Could Produce Record-setting Times at 50th Annual Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile
Defending Champions Return to Run 50th Anniversary Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Features an Outstanding Lineup of Speakers at Health and Fitness Expo Presented By Wegmans
Credit Union Cherry Blossom To Host USATF Ten Mile Championships at 50th Anniversary Celebration
Lottery Opens for Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile on Thursday, December 1, 2022
After 50 Years and Billions of Blossoms, the 2023 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Reveals a Fresh New Look
50th Credit Union Cherry Blossom Expands to Two Days with 5K Moving to Saturday, April 1, 2023
Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run to Celebrate 50th Anniversary on April 2, 2023
2022 Press Releases
April 3, 2022
Kenyan Nicholas Kosimbei Ties Course Record, Fifth Grade Teacher Susanna Sullivan Becomes First Local to Win Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Since 1982
April 2, 2022
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run Presents 2022 Les Kinion Outstanding Service Award to Danny Talmage in Recognition of His Many Years of Service to the Race
March 30, 2022
Elite Runners Lead Mass Celebration Of The Runners’ Rite Of Spring At The 2022 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile
March 1, 2022
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Virtual Run Offers Runners a New Opportunity to Celebrate 2022 National Cherry Blossom Festival
January 11, 2022
Wegmans Joins Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run as Presenting Sponsor of the Health and Fitness Expo
December 28, 2021
Applications for 2022 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and 5K Run-Walk Lottery to Be Accepted Between Monday, January 3, and 11:59
P.M. Sunday, January 16, 2022
October 13, 2021
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run Announces Title Sponsorship Extension for Credit Union Miracle Day, Inc.
2021 Press Releases
September 12, 2021
Nell Rojas Outkicks Jenny Simpson at 2021 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile; Edwin Kimutai Honors Recently Deceased Wife With Victory Over Abbabiya Simbassa in Men’s Race
September 12, 2021
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run Presents 2021 Les Kinion Outstanding Service Award to Marsha Way in Recognition of Her Many Years of Service to the Race
September 8, 2021
American Women Offer Most Intriguing Storyline of 2021 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run
August 26, 2021
Jenny Simpson to Make Her Long Distance Road Racing Debut at the 2021 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile on September 12
August 19, 2021
48th Edition of Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run to Feature Strong Fields for 2021 Men’s and Women’s USATF 10 Mile Championships Presented by Toyota
August 3, 2021
World and American Record Holder Keira D’Amato Confirmed For 2021 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile
June 15, 2021
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run Will Host 2021 USATF 10 Mile Championships Presented by Toyota
May 24, 2021
Applications for 2021 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and 5K Run-Walk Lottery to Be Accepted Between Tuesday, June 1 and 11:59 P.M. Sunday, June 30
December 17, 2020
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile and 5K Run-Walk Rescheduled for September 12, 2021
2020 Press Releases
September 1, 2020
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run Presents 2020 Les Kinion Outstanding Service Award to Nita Lalla Roncone in Recognition of Her Many Years of Service to the Race
July 28, 2020
2020 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Virtual Run Results Uploaded to All-time Searchable Database
March 18, 2020
2020 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Events Cancelled; Free Virtual Race Planned
January 23, 2020
2020 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run to Offer $10,000 World Record Bonuses in Men’s and Women’s Competitions
November 26, 2019
Applications For 2020 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and 5K Run-Walk Lottery To Be Accepted Between Sunday, December 1 and 11:59 P.M.
November 6, 2019
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run Welcomes ASICS as Performance Footwear and Apparel Sponsor
2019 Press Releases
July 2, 2019
2019 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run Final Results Uploaded to All-time Searchable Database
April 12, 2019
Misplaced Turn-around Nullifies Record Times at 2019 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile
April 7, 2019
Ideal Conditions Yield Record Times In 2019 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile
April 6, 2019
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Race Committee Presents 2019 Les Kinion Outstanding Service Award To Glenn Klenk In Recognition Of His Many Years Of Service To The Race
April 4, 2019
2018 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Champions Jemal Yimer And Buze Diriba Will Defend Titles On April 7
March 20, 2019
2019 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run Clinic Speakers Include 2004 Women’s Olympic Marathon Bronze Medalist, 11-time Ironman Champion and Cystic Fibrosis Survivor, and Epic Boston Marathon Runner-up
February 12, 2019
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run On Track To Top $9 Million Dollars Raised for Children’s Miracle Network Since 2002
November 26, 2018
Applications For 2019 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and 5K Run-Walk Lottery To Be Accepted Between Saturday, December 1 and 11:59 P.M. Wednesday, December 12
2018 Press Releases
June 20, 20182018 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run Final Results Uploaded to All-Time Searchable Database
April 8, 2018
Ethiopians Jemal Yimer And Buze Diriba Win 2018 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile
April 7, 2018
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run Presents 2018 Les Kinion Outstanding Service Award to Jean Arthur in Recognition of Her 20 Years of Service to the Race
April 3, 2018
Multiple Championships Add Intrigue to 2018 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile
March 29, 2018
2018 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run Organizers Take To Social Media To Ramp Up Education About Carbon Impacts And Offsets
March 27, 2018
Trio Of American Olympic Marathon Medalists Adds Luster To 2018 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run Festivities
March 14, 2018
2018 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile To Host 2018 RRCA National Championships
March 8, 2018
2018 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile To Host 2017-2018 PRRO Championship
January 24, 2018
Charity Race Participant Entries for 2018 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile and 5K Run-Walk Available Until February 15
November 28, 2017
Applications For 2018 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and 5K Run-Walk Lottery To Be Accepted Between Friday, December 1 and 11:59 P.M. Monday, December 11
2017 Press Releases
April 2, 2017
Stanley Kebenei And Hiwot Gebrekidan Win 2017 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run
April 1, 2017
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run Awards 2017 Les Kinion Outstanding Service Award To Michelle Carter In Recognition Of Her Tireless Dedication To The Runner’s Rite Of Spring
March 29, 2017
2017 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run Readies for Gala 45th Running
2017 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Kids’ Run Moves to New Date, Place and Time
March 7, 2017
2017 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run Gains Gold Level Inspire Status from Council For Responsible Sport
November 29, 2016
Applications for 2017 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and 5K Run-Walk Lottery to Be Accepted Between Thursday, December 1 and 11:59 P.M. Monday, December 12
November 18, 2016
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run Welcomes Under Armour as Performance Footwear and Apparel Sponsor
August 24, 2016
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run Announces Three-Year Title Sponsorship Extension For Credit Union Miracle Day, Inc.