Credit Union
CHERRY BLOSSOM
Ten Mile Run®
Runners & Teams
Start a Team!5K Run/Walk
Kids Half-Mile Run/Walk
Race Information
Official Race Site
You can support the children served by the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals by being a running participant in the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run. Take part in one of the premier races in the country by signing up as an individual runner or creating your own running team. Your participation will be a positive experience for your staff and members‚ not to mention you yourself! And you’ll be in good company. Members of Congress‚ credit union dignitaries‚ elite runners from around the world‚ and thousands of credit union members also lend their support. You’ll see them on the course on race day!
Credit unions and partner organizations can get guaranteed entries by completing the Online Sponsor Pledge Form and becoming a race sponsor! Visit our sponsor page to learn the benefits of becoming a sponsor!
Request Guaranteed Race Entries (NOTE: there is a limited supply for credit union sponsors)
Start a Team!
Want to get everyone involved in the race and build team spirit for a good cause? Then enter a running team from your credit union in the Credit Union Team Challenge!
TEAM REGISTRATION PROCESS — Register your team online — See instructions below.
All team members must first be individually entered in the race; i.e.‚ each runner must register online or completed and signed an individual entry form‚ paid the individual entry fee, etc.
Please e-mail unused entry codes to info@miracleday.org. Mail unused printed forms to Sarah Turner‚ PO Box 27637‚ Washington‚ D.C. 20038.
Team Composition
These are mixed teams of men and women consisting of three to five persons. A minimum of three runners must finish in order for the team to be scored and at least one scoring runner of each team must be of each sex (i.e. no all-men’s or all-women’s teams). Credit union team members must be members of the credit union putting together the team.
Team Competition Entry Process for the 10 Miler
Team registration is a two-step process that is undertaken entirely by the Team Captain — first creating a team and then placing runners onto that team — and it must be done in this order.
Step 1: Creating a Team
A team must be created and the team entry fee paid before runners can be entered onto a team. Prospective team captains (who are not required to be entrants in the race although they may be) should visit https://secure5.marathonguide.com/register/CherryBlossom10Mile/TeamTools/Login.cfm to create the team.
If this is the first 2012 team you are creating as a team captain, you will need to “Create a Profile.” If you have already registered another team for the 2012 race‚ you will be asked to provide your User ID and password. (Note: User IDs and passwords from previous years are not retained; you must “Create a Profile” for the 2012 race even if you had one in the past.)
Once you have created your profile as a Team Captain‚ you may create your team. Please note these important team policies:
- Creating a team and paying the team entry fee does not register the team captain or any team member for the Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run. It only registers an empty team.
- A single Team Captain may create more than one team.
- You will select the Team Division for Credit Unions.
- You will pay the Team Entry Fee of $40 per team.
Note: The team fees are in addition to the individual runner entry fee of $38.00.
STEP 2: Placing Runners onto a Team
Team Captains will place runners onto teams by using the “Manage Teams” function available when Team Captains log in at https://secure5.marathonguide.com/register/CherryBlossom10Mile/TeamTools/Login.cfm.
When clicking the “Manage Teams” option‚ the Team Captain will be able to search for individually registered runners and “draft” them on to the team. The rules regarding the placement of runners onto teams are as follows:
- Each prospective team member must be already registered in the race‚ except as outlined below under “Team Member Exemption Policy.”
- Only Team Captains may place — or remove — already registered runners onto or off of teams. These actions must be accomplished through the “Team Tools” function available to Team Captains when they are logged in.
Team Member Exemption Policy
Team Captains may consult with Team Coordinator George Banker (teams@cherryblossom.org) if 1-2 additional runners are needed to fill out a team. At his discretion‚ Team Coordinator George Banker may issue 1-2 additional entry codes to a Team Captain for distribution to prospective new team members. These individuals must register for the race and notify the Team Captain when they are entered. Then the Team Captain will return through the “Team Captain Tools” and add the runners to the team. All runners entered for the purpose of filling out a team roster must be entered prior to February 15‚ 2012.
Team Entry Deadline
The deadline for creating teams and filling rosters is Midnight on February 28‚ 2012. Earlier team creation is strongly suggested‚ as we reserve the right to limit the number of teams in any division. The Team Captain may make additions (up to the maximum of five team members), substitutions or deletions to his team from previously registered runners (except as outlined above) online through the Team Captain Tools until this deadline. Substitutions after the deadline must be made in accordance with the more restrictive policy at the Team Table at the Health and Fitness Expo on Saturday‚ March 31‚ 2012.
Team Confirmations
The Team Captain will be emailed a confirmation of the team members after team registration is closed. The team captain may review this information at any time by accessing the “Team Tools” function at https://secure5.marathonguide.com/register/CherryBlossom10Mile/TeamTools
Race Information
Sunday‚ April 1‚ 2012Washington Monument Grounds
Washington‚ D.C.
7:20 a.m. — Elite Women’s Start
7:30 a.m. — Ten Mile Start
8:15 a.m. — Kids’ Half Mile Run Start
8:40 a.m. — 5K Run-Walk Start
Wave Starts (Based off bib color)
Course Maps:
Credit Union Cherry Blossom 5K Run-Walk
This event is designed for individuals who don’t wish to attempt 10 miles‚ or for walkers and relaxed-pace runners who feel they would take longer than 2 hours and 20 minutes to complete 10 miles. All 5K entrants receive the same amenities as the 10 milers‚ including the official race t-shirt, their overall times and place in the event‚ and post-race food and drink.Pre-registration is required for the 5K Run-Walk.
Kids Half Mile Fun-Run
There is a half mile fun run for kids ages 5 to 12. The Kids’ Run starts after the 10 Miler is underway. The course is closely monitored by sentries. Registration is at race site on the morning of the run and is free. Parents or legal guardians must be present to sign a waiver. All finishers receive a custom made medal.For more information on the race, please visit the official race site at www.cherryblossom.org.