Hall of Fame

Credit Union Cherry Blossom Hall of Fame

The Credit Union Cherry Blossom Hall of Fame was created in 2023 in commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the race. The Hall of Fame nominees are all people who had made significant contributions to the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile at any time over the last 50 years since the race began, either as a competitor, a supporter, a staff member, a committee member, a media member, a sponsor or through some other association with the race.

The following individuals were inducted into the inaugural class on April 6, 2023:

Gar Williams, one of the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile’s founders and co-director of the 1973 race
Jeff Darman, who took over as co-race director in 1974 and served until 1991 in either a solo or co-race director capacity
Irv Newman, who has worn many CUCB hats in the past 20+ years, most notably as Board President from 2014-2022

The following individuals were inducted into the second Hall of Fame class on April 7, 2024:

Phil Stewart, Co-Race Director, 1989-1990; Race Director 1991-Present
Bill Brooks, Credit Union Miracle Day Board Member
Ed Murray, Former Co-Race Director, 1974-1982

Nominations

Nominations are made for future inductees every year.

Who is Eligible: Any individual who has made major contributions to the event, either as a competitor, a supporter, a staff member, a committee member, a media member, a sponsor or through some other association with the race. Posthumous nominees are accepted. Past inductees are not eligible (see below for all past inductees).

Nominating Procedure: Nominations for the 2025 Hall of Fame class have now closed.

Inductees Announced: The inductees will be announced at the Saturday night of race weekend VIP-Sponsor-Elite Athlete dinner.

Thoughts or questions: Please direct any thoughts or questions to Phil Stewart at pstewart@cherryblossom.org.