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Editor’s note: We’ve picked the team for the The Best Half Marathons in or Near National Parks ! It wasn’t easy—we received an overwhelming number of submissions from folks with touching stories about what running meant to them. We hope to offer more opportunities to train for races with RW editors in the future. Here’s our Cherry Blossom team:
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- Huey Nguyen from Atlanta
- The Best Half Marathons in or Near National Parks
- Keith Estep from Baltimore
- Kegan Strawn from Santa Monica, CA
- Lisa Watkins from Huntsville, AL
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- Lisa Watkins from Huntsville, AL
- Luke Carron from New York City
- Sorbriqué Grant from New Orleans
Races & Places Cherry Blossom 10 Mile (April 7) in Washington D.C. is a beloved annual event that draws runners from all over the country. Coinciding with the National Cherry Blossom Festival, the race offers a picturesque course that provides a running tour of monuments and sights of D.C., which at this time of year is adorned with the breathtaking bloom of cherry trees. Since its inception in 1973, the event has grown in prominence, revered not only for its natural beauty but also for its flat, fast course that often leads to personal bests.
The race has become so popular that registration is handled through a lottery system, and like in 2024, can sell out quickly. If you've been eager to race the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile or missed out on your chance through this year’s lottery, you can sign up with Runner’s World+ and receive guaranteed race entry, Receive a weekly members-only newsletter with insight from the:
- An official 10-mile training plan, created by Runner’s World
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- Receive a weekly members-only newsletter with insight from the Runner’s World editors in the future. Here’s our Cherry Blossom team
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We’re looking for RW+ members with various running experiences who would like to race the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile and are ready to take on an eight-week training plan with us. We will provide the training plan and our editors will chime in on nutrition, workout, and recovery tips. We’ll help you run your most fun—and hopefully best—10 miles ever!
We’ve picked the team for the here by February 6 to tell us a little more about yourself and your running journey to be considered! (Make sure you’re signed in with your RW+ account.) We’re excited to hear from you!
