The Cherry Blossom Run
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Event overview
The Cherry Blossom Run takes place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 5121 N Wahluke Rd, Mesa, WA 99343. The event offers multiple distances and heats, including the following:
- 1 mile
- 5k
- 10k
There are specific youth categories: an event for ages 5 and under, youth 1 mile for ages 6 to 11, and 1 mile events open to ages 12 and older. Some events are run in numbered heats. The race will be officially timed by a company called Negative Split. Each participant receives a race t-shirt, a swag bag with products from the farm and a coupon for the Fresh Picks Fruit and Smoothies store, a participation medal, and additional items from sponsors.
Course and amenities
The routes run through Rowley & Hawkins Fruit Farms near Basin City and travel on mostly hard-packed dirt, some gravel/dirt farm roads, and orchard rows. The 1 mile route is described as fairly flat; the 5k includes some hills; the 10k passes by apple, peach, apricot, sweet cherry, and tart cherry blocks and open fields. Parking is adjacent to the start and finish area. The site will have bathrooms and water stations along the routes, a food court with local farm products, and simultaneous activities such as a hayride tour of the blossoms and children’s games. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.