Kickoff Party
Kickoff Party!
Kickoff Party!We’re ringing in the 2026 race season with a festive evening of fun, prizes, and Cherry Blossom cheer. Join your fellow runners for an unforgettable night as we gear up for race weekend!
When: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 P.M.
Where: Franklin Hall, 1348 Florida Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20009
Cost: $15 Registration (includes appetizers, drink ticket, and raffle entries)
We have a great evening planned:
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- Be entered to win one of our many great giveaways! We will be raffling off lottery exemptions to the 2026 Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile or Double Blossom (guaranteed entries at the prevailing entry fee), CUCB gear, and ASICS running shoes (must be present at the Kickoff to win any raffle prize)
- Unveiling of the 2026 race t-shirt design
- Introduction of the 2026 Race Ambassadors
- Enjoy music and food
- Meet fellow runners
Make Your Reservations
This reception is limited to the first 275 individuals who register. Register early because, like the race, we expect this reception to fill up!
Getting to Franklin Hall
Parking
There is limited parking in the vicinity. Please use public transportation or a car service. The nearest parking garage is Lot 727 – Union Row at 2125 14th St NW.
Metro
The closest Metro station to Franklin Hall is U Street on the Green line, which is an 8 minute walk (Columbia Heights, also on the Green line is about a 14 minute walk). Dupont Circle on the Red line is a 24 minute walk, and McPherson Square on the Orange and Blue lines is a 33 minute walk.