Thinking of signing up for a springtime race? Saturday, April 13, is the Cherry Blossom 10K, one of the most scenic races in Philly.
The 6.2-mile course takes runners past beautiful cherry blossom trees in Fairmount Park and offers views of Memorial Hall and Shofuso Japanese House and Garden.
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Registration for the 10K is $30. There's also an option to run/walk a 5K. The fee for the 3.1-mile race is $25.
All participants will receive passes for free admission to Shofuso, plus a race shirt with the Cherry Blossom 10K logo.
The race is one of the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival's main events, along with Sakura Sunday (April 14).
UPDATE: The race begins in front of the Please Touch Museum.
Cherry Blossom 10K and 5K
Saturday, April 13
7:30 a.m. | $25-$30 per person
Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19131
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