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Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run & 5K Walk/Run

TRAINING

Getting Ready to Run – 2026

Training Programs for the 10 Mile & 5K Races

 

PR Training Programs

Join an IN-PERSON group to prepare for the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile or 5K with PR Training Programs, part of the =PR= Run & Walk Family. Train with an experienced coach and supportive community to get you through the winter months and to the starting line ready to finish or finish faster than you have before! Programs for beginners to competitive racers, you are not “too slow”! 10-week programs start in early February in DC/Arlington, Burke, Vienna, and Reston/Ashburn. Cost is just $135, which includes ten weeks of training, discounts in-store at =PR= Run & Walk, swag, social events, and more. Register now at www.prtrainingprograms.com.

Runna Training Program

Whether you’re training for your first race or chasing a new 10-mile PR, Runna, the #1-rated running coaching app, helps you train smarter and run stronger. Get a personalized training plan built around your goals – crafted by professional coaches and Olympic athletes – with the perfect balance of easy runs, speed sessions, and mileage to get you race-ready. Kick off your training with two weeks free using the code CHERRYBLOSSOM26, or express you interest on the registration form. There is a fee charged by Runna to continue with the program after the 2-week trial period ends.

FREE ASICS Online Training Programs

We are providing access to three 10 Mile Training Programs and three 5K Training Programs with Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels as outlined below. For each program, the entire schedule is provided, so runners can examine all of the schedules and decide which will work best for them.

You can gain access to the programs either by clicking the box for the FREE Online Training when you register for the race or the lottery. If you have already registered for the race:

    1. Visit https://raceroster.com/store/107204/listing
    2. Scroll down to FREE CUCB Online Training Programs
    3. Click View Details
    4. Confirm your race registration by signing in to your account.
    5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your request.

You will then be sent an email from Race Roster with links to all the programs.

You can contact the coaches of each program if you have questions or concerns, either via email or through the Facebook groups listed further down this page. You can use the links below to see the target audience for each training level so you will know which best suits your current fitness level:

FREE Online Training Facebook Groups!

Are you using one of the free ASICS Online Training Programs above? No matter which ASICS Online Training Program you are using, you can join a Facebook Training Group for your distance and training level to share your experiences and get support, motivation and tips from other runners and our Online Training coaches!