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Credit Union Cherry Blossom 5K Presented by REI Wins USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice 2023 Travel Award Contest for Best 5K Race
April 7, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ Washington, DC: Organizers of the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards announced today the top-10 vote getters in their recent contest for Best 5K Race. Voting for the award opened…
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Hillary Bor Sets American Record, Takes Home $50,000 Bonus From 50th Annual Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile
April 2, 2023, Washington, DC /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – With the sun shining and temperatures in the mid-40s, runners in today’s Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile (CUCB) faced stiff headwinds at times, but not stiff…
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50th Annual Credit Union Cherry Blossom Festivities Include Hall of Fame Recognition for Gar Williams, Jeff Darman and Irv Newman
Washington, DC /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Among the many special elements of this weekend’s Credit Union Cherry Blossom (CUCB) 50th anniversary celebrations, the announcement of the inaugural CUCB Hall of Fame was clearly a highlight of…
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Bonuses Totaling $50,000 Could Produce Record-setting Times at 50th Annual Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile
March 29, 2023, Washington, DC/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Peak bloom of Washington DC’s iconic cherry trees may have passed for this year, but peak performances are fully expected for this coming Sunday’s 50th running of the Credit…
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Defending Champions Return to Run 50th Anniversary Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile
March 22, 2023, Washington, DC /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Organizers of the 50th annual Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile (CUCB) announced today the first of two rounds of news about this year’s invited field; look for the second…
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Credit Union Cherry Blossom Features an Outstanding Lineup of Speakers at Health and Fitness Expo Presented By Wegmans
March 14, 2023, Washington, DC /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Organizers of the 50th Anniversary of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile, 5K and Kids Run (CUCB) announced today a full schedule of talks to be held…
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Credit Union Cherry Blossom To Host USATF 10 Mile Championships at 50th Anniversary Celebration
March 1, 2023, Washington, DC /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Organizers of the 50th running of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile (CUCB) announced today that the April 2 event will serve as the USATF 10 Mile Championships…
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Lottery Opens for Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile on Thursday, December 1, 2022
November 30, 2022, Washington, DC /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Prospective entrants in the 50th Annual Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile will be able to register for the lottery during a 15-day period starting on Thursday, December 1…
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After 50 Years and Billions of Blossoms, the 2023 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Reveals a Fresh New Look
November 4, 2022, Washington, DC/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – 50th Anniversary colors are typically gold, but Credit Union Cherry Blossom (CUCB) organizers today announced a shift from their traditional colors of pastel pink and blue to a more…
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50th Credit Union Cherry Blossom Expands to Two Days with 5K Moving to Saturday, April 1, 2023
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ November 2, 2022, Washington, DC: In a major change to its 50th anniversary celebration, Credit Union Cherry Blossom (CUCB) organizers announced that the 5K, which has been held on the Washington Monument Grounds on…
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Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run To Celebrate 50th Anniversary On April 2, 2023
October 7, 2022, Washington, DC /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Organizers of the 50th running of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run (CUCB) announced today that next year’s race will offer a $50,000 record bonus, to…
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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 3, 2002, Washington, DC: /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – On a picture-perfect day for running in our Nation’s Capital, the Runners’ Rite of Spring® returned to the Washington Monument Grounds in full force, and so did…
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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
April 2, 2022, Washington, DC: /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Credit Union Cherry Blossom organizers announced this evening that Danny Talmage has been named the 2022 recipient of the Les Kinion Outstanding Service Award. Established in 2015,…
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Elite Runners Lead Mass Celebration Of The Runners’ Rite Of Spring At The 2022 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile
March 30, 2022, Washington, DC /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run (CUCB) organizers are looking forward to welcoming a full field of runners back to the Washington Monument Grounds this coming Sunday, April 3,…
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Credit Union Cherry Blossom Virtual Run Offers Runners a New Opportunity To Celebrate 2022 National Cherry Blossom Festival
March 1, 2022 Washington, DC /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The organizers of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile and 5K Run-Walk are partnering with the National Cherry Blossom Festival to present the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Virtual…
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Wegmans Joins Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run as Presenting Sponsor of the Health and Fitness Expo
January 11, 2022, Washington, DC/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Wegmans Food Markets is celebrating the opening of its first District of Columbia location by becoming the presenting sponsor of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Health and Fitness Expo…
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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.
December 28, 2021, Washington, DC /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – After an unusual couple of years due to Covid-19 wreaking havoc on the global schedule of road races, the Credit Union Cherry Blossom race committee looks forward to…
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Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run Announces Title Sponsorship Extension For Credit Union Miracle Day, Inc.
October 13, 2021, Washington, DC: Organizers of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run announced today that Credit Union Miracle Day, Inc. has renewed its title sponsorship of “The Runner’s Rite of Spring®” through…
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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, Washington, DC: On a warm and crystal clear late summer morning in our Nation’s Capital, American Nell Rojas won a thrilling race among the top women runners at this year’s Credit Union…
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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 11, 2021, Washington, DC: Credit Union Cherry Blossom organizers announced today that Marsha Way has been named the 2021 recipient of the Les Kinion Outstanding Service Award. Established in 2015, the award is presented…
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American Women Offer Most Intriguing Storyline of 2021 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run
September 8, 2021, Washington, DC: Jenny Simpson is the course record holder (4:16.1) and eight-time winner of the Fifth Avenue Mile — the farthest she’s ever raced on the roads. Jenny is also a three…
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Jenny Simpson to Make Her Long Distance Road Racing Debut at the 2021 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile on September 12
August 26, 2021, Washington DC: Organizers of the 48th edition of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run announced today that Jenny Simpson, three time Olympian (2008, 2012 and 2016 bronze medalist) and three…
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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 19, 2021, Washington, DC: It has been a long time coming — too long — and America’s finest distance runners are eager to toe the starting line at the 2021 Credit Union Cherry Blossom…
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World and American Record Holder Keira D’Amato Confirmed For 2021 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile
August 3, 2021, Washington, DC: American and World Record holder Keira D’Amato will be wearing a third hat throughout the upcoming Credit Union Cherry Blossom race weekend — that of race committee member. But her…
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Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run Will Host 2021 USATF 10 Mile Championships Presented By Toyota
June 15, 2021, Washington, DC: In a joint statement today, the USATF Men’s and Women’s Long Distance Running Committees and the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Race Committee (CUCB) announced that the 2021 USATF 10 Mile…
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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
May 24, 2021, Washington, DC: With Covid-19 restrictions on the wane, the organizers of the 48th edition of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and 5K Run-Walk will be opening the entry process…
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Credit Union Cherry Blossom Virtual Run Offers Runners Chance To Celebrate National Cherry Blossom Festival Wherever They Are
February 25, 2021, Washington, DC: While this year’s in-person Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run, 5K Run-Walk, and all the usual race weekend activities have been postponed until September 10 – 12, 2021, race…
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Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile and 5K Run-Walk Rescheduled for September 12, 2021
December 17, 2020, Washington, DC: Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run organizers announced today that their 2021 in-person events have been moved from the previously scheduled dates of April 9-11, to September 10-12, 2021. The Health…
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Keira D’Amato Shatters American Record At Up Dawg Ten Miler
November 24, 2020, Washington, DC: What a difference a day makes. If the Up Dawg Ten Miler had been run yesterday morning, as originally planned, Keira D’Amato would have faced steady NW winds of 23…
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Up Dawg Ten Miler — Chasing 52:12, the American Record for Women
Washington, DC: Organizers of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile (CUCB) announced today the list of American women who will join Oakton, VA native and former American University standout Keira D’Amato on the starting…
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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
September 1, 2020, Washington, DC: Credit Union Cherry Blossom organizers announced today that Nita Lalla Roncone has been named the 2020 recipient of the Les Kinion Outstanding Service Award. Established in 2015, the award is…
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2020 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Virtual Run Results Uploaded to All-time Searchable Database
July 28, 2020, Washington, DC: Race organizers announced today that the All-time Searchable Database (ATSD) of Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run results has been updated to include the accomplishments of the 2,298 runners who recently…
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2020 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Events Cancelled; Free Virtual Race Planned
March 18, 2020, Washington, DC: Race organizers of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run – The Runners’ Rite of Spring® for the past 47 years – announced on Saturday the cancellation of all of the…
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2020 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run to Offer $10,000 World Record Bonuses in Men’s and Women’s Competitions
Organizers Anticipate Incentive Will Produce 20th World or American Record at Event January 23, 2020, Washington, DC: The Credit Union Cherry Blossom Race Committee is excited to announce new World Record bonuses being offered at…
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