Press Releases/Media
The following Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run press releases are available:
2021 Event Press Releases
| December 17, 2020 |
| Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile and 5K Run-Walk Rescheduled for September 12, 2021 |
2020 Up Dawg Ten Miler (presented by Credit Union Cherry Blossom) Press Releases
| November 24, 2020 |
| Keira D’Amato Shatters American Record At Up Dawg Ten Miler |
| November 16, 2020 |
| Up Dawg Ten Miler — Chasing 52:12, the American Record for Women: 2021 Olympian Molly Seidel and Former American University Star Keira D’Amato Considered the Favorites in this Invitational Race |
| October 26, 2020 |
| Credit Union Cherry Blossom Organizing Committee Announces 10 Mile Micro-event for Women to pursue American 10 Mile Record on November 23 |
2020 Event Press Releases
| September 1, 2020 |
| 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 |
| July 28, 2020 |
| 2020 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Virtual Run Results Uploaded to All-time Searchable Database |
| March 18, 2020 |
| 2020 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Events Cancelled; Free Virtual Race Planned |
| January 23, 2020 |
| 2020 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run to Offer $10,000 World Record Bonuses in Men's and Women's Competitions |
| November 26, 2019 |
| Applications For 2020 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and 5K Run-Walk Lottery To Be Accepted Between
Sunday, December 1 and 11:59 P.M. Thursday, December 12 |
| November 6, 2019 |
| Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run Welcomes ASICS as Performance Footwear and Apparel Sponsor |
2019 Event Press Releases
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| July 2, 2019 |
| 2019 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run Final Results Uploaded to All-time Searchable Database |
| April 12, 2019 |
| Misplaced Turn-around Nullifies Record Times at 2019 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile |
| April 7, 2019 |
| Ideal Conditions Yield Record Times In 2019 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile |
| April 6, 2019 |
| Credit Union Cherry Blossom Race Committee Presents 2019 Les Kinion Outstanding Service Award To Glenn Klenk In Recognition Of His Many Years Of Service To The Race |
| April 4, 2019 |
| 2018 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Champions Jemal Yimer And Buze Diriba Will Defend Titles On April 7 |
| March 20, 2019 |
| 2019 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run Clinic Speakers Include 2004 Women's Olympic Marathon Bronze Medalist, 11-time Ironman Champion and Cystic Fibrosis Survivor, and Epic Boston Marathon Runner-up |
| February 12, 2019 |
| Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run On Track To Top $9 Million Dollars Raised for Children's Miracle Network Since 2002 |
| November 26, 2018 |
| Applications For 2019 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and 5K Run-Walk Lottery To Be Accepted Between Saturday, December 1 and 11:59 P.M. Wednesday, December 12 |
2018 Event Press Releases
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| June 20, 2018 |
| 2018 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run Final Results Uploaded to All-Time Searchable Database |
| April 8, 2018 |
| Ethiopians Jemal Yimer And Buze Diriba Win 2018 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile |
| April 7, 2018 |
| Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run Presents 2018 Les Kinion Outstanding Service Award to Jean Arthur in Recognition of Her 20 Years of Service to the Race |
| April 4, 2018 |
| Multiple Championships Add Intrigue to 2018 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile |
| March 29, 2018 |
| 2018 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run Organizers Take To Social Media To Ramp Up Education About Carbon Impacts And Offsets |
| March 27, 2018 |
| Trio Of American Olympic Marathon Medalists Adds Luster To 2018 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run Festivities |
| March 14, 2018 |
| 2018 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile To Host 2018 RRCA National Championships |
| March 8, 2018 |
| 2018 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile To Host 2017-2018 PRRO Championship |
| January 24, 2018 |
| Charity Race Participant Entries for 2018 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile and 5K Run-Walk Available Until February 15 |
| November 28, 2017 |
| Applications For 2018 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and 5K Run-Walk Lottery To Be Accepted Between Friday, December 1 and 11:59 P.M. Monday, December 11 |
2017 Event Press Releases
| April 2, 2017 | |
| Stanley Kebenei And Hiwot Gebrekidan Win 2017 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run | |
| April 1, 2017 | |
| Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run Awards 2017 Les Kinion Outstanding Service Award To Michelle Carter In Recognition Of Her Tireless Dedication To The Runner's Rite Of Spring | |
| March 29, 2017 | |
| 2017 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run Readies for Gala 45th Running | |
| March 28, 2017 | |
| 2017 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Kids' Run Moves to New Date, Place and Time | |
| March 7, 2017 | |
| 2017 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run Gains Gold Level Inspire Status from Council For Responsible Sport | |
| November 29, 2016 | |
| Applications for 2017 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and 5K Run-Walk Lottery to Be Accepted Between Thursday, December 1 and 11:59 P.M. Monday, December 12 | |
| November 18, 2016 | |
| Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run Welcomes Under Armour as Performance Footwear and Apparel Sponsor | |
| August 24, 2016 | |
| Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run Announces Three-Year Title Sponsorship Extension For Credit Union Miracle Day, Inc. |
2017 PRRO Circuit Press Releases
| March 2, 2017 |
| Publix Gasparilla Half Marathon Joins the PRRO Circuit |
2016 Event Press Releases
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| July 18, 2016 | |
| Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run Results Finalized; 2016 Finishers Uploaded to All-Time Searchable Database | |
| April 3, 2016 | |
| Sam Chelanga Becomes the First American to Win Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Since 1990 | |
| April 2, 2016 | |
| Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run Awards Les Kinion Outstanding Service Award to George Tarrico in Recognition of His Tireless Dedication to the Runner's Rite of Spring | |
| March 31, 2016 | |
| 44th Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Field Features Past Champion, Fast Challengers and American Heroes | |
| March 18, 2016 | |
| Joan Benoit Samuelson to Run 2016 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run | |
| March 15, 2016 | |
| Meb Keflezighi Commits To 2016 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run | |
| March 2, 2016 | |
| 2016 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run Offers $10,000 Bonus for Setting American Record | |
| January 11, 2016 | |
| 2015 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run Earns Gold Certification From The Council For Responsible Sport | |
| Nov 24, 2015 | |
| Applications for 2016 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and 5K Run-Walk Lottery to Be Accepted Between Monday, November 30 and 11:59 P.M. Friday, December 11 |
2016 PRRO Circuit Press Releases
| October 3, 2016 | |
| PRRO Circuit Protects $350,000 Prize Purse | |
| August 24, 2016 | |
| EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler Opens PRRO Circuit 2016-17 | |
| July 10, 2016 | |
| Teshome Mekonen, Cynthia Limo Win PRRO Championship presented by Boilermaker | |
| June 30, 2016 | |
| PRRO Championship Returns to Boilermaker 15K | |
| February 16, 2016 | |
| PRRO Circuit Marks 10-Year Anniversary of Drug Testing at Its Events |
2015 Event Press Releases
| Apr 14, 2015 | |
| Stephen Sambu Wins 2015 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile, With American Jacob Riley A Surprising Second; Mary Wacera Victorious in the Women's Race | |
| Apr 11, 2015 | |
| Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run Announces First Recipient Of Les Kinion Outstanding Service Award; Irv Newman Recognized For His Boundless Dedication To The Runner's Rite Of Spring | |
| Apr 8, 2015 | |
| Stephen Sambu Returns to 2015 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile To Defend His Title; Cynthia Jerotich Heads A Stellar Women's Field | |
| Mar 27, 2015 | |
| Top International and U.S. Runners Toe the Line; Special American Record Bonus | |
| Mar 18, 2015 | |
| 2015 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run Going for Gold Certification from Council for Responsible Sport | |
| Feb 11, 2015 | |
| 2015 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run Announces Largest Prize Purse Ever, Including $10,000 Bonus For Setting American Record | |
| Nov 24, 2014 | |
| Applications for 2015 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and 5K Run-Walk Lottery To Be Accepted Between Monday, December 1 and 11:59 P.M. Friday, December 12 |
2014 Event Press Releases
| May 30, 2014 | |
| Fourteen Team Category Winners Announced As 2014 Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run Results Are Confirmed | |
| April 6, 2014 | |
| Janet Bawcom Sets American Record To Win USA Women’s 10 Mile Championship, Presented By America’s Credit Unions | |
| April 3, 2014 | |
| Men’s and Women’s USA 10 Mile Championships Presented by America’s Credit Unions Attract America’s Top Runners to the Nation’s Capital in Pursuit of American 10 Mile Records | |
| March 10, 2014 | |
| Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile to Include USA Men’s and Women’s 10 Mile Championships Presented By America’s Credit Unions | |
| March 3, 2014 | |
| 2014 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run Now in RaceJoy | |
| January 7, 2014 | |
| 2014 Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run To Host USA Men’s and Women’s 10 Mile Championships Presented By America’s Credit Unions | |
| November 26, 2013 | |
| Applications For 2014 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Lottery To Be Accepted Between Monday, December 2 and 11:59 pm Friday, December 13 | |
2013 Event Press Releases
| May 20, 2013 | |
| Abundance Of Team Categories Makes For Many Winners At 41st Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run | |
| April 7, 2013 | |
| Janet Bawcom Sets American Record To Win USA Women’s 10 Mile Championship, Presented By America’s Credit Unions | |
| April 3, 2013 | |
| Past Champions And Olympians Make 2013 Credit Union Cherry Blossom’s Ten Mile Run Field Best In Years | |
| March 14, 2013 | |
| Three U.S. Olympians Among Highly-Talented Cast To Contest USA Women’s 10 Mile Championship Presented By America’s Credit Unions | |
| February 15, 2013 | |
| 2013 Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run To Host USA Women’s 10 Mile Championship Presented By America’s Credit Unions | |
| November 28, 2012 | |
| Applications For 2013 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Lottery To Be Accepted Between 10 A.M. Monday, December 3 and 11:59 P.M. Friday, December 14 | |
| October 17, 2012 | |
| Applications For 2013 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Lottery To Be Accepted Between 10 A.M. Monday, December 3 and 11:59 P.M. Friday, December 14Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile and 5K Run-Walk Recruiting Social Runners for 2013 Event | |
2012 Event Press Releases
| May 7, 2012 | |
| 40th Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run Was One For The Record Books | |
| April 1, 2012 | |
| Allan Kiprono Achieves Course Record to Win 40th Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run, Julliah Tinega Repeats As Women’s Champion | |
| March 28, 2012 | |
| 40th Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run Celebrates Its Past In Fast, Fun And Fanciful Ways | |
| March 19, 2012 | |
| Competitive Field For Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run Features Last Year’s Women’s Champion And Men’s Runner-up | |
| March 1, 2012 | |
| 40th Running of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run Highlights Important Luminaries in the Event’s History | |
| February 6, 2012 | |
| Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Announces Partnership With Teens Run DC | |
| November 29, 2012 | |
| Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile and 5K Run-Walk Lottery Opens at 10 A.M. On December 1st | |
| June 27, 2011 | |
| Credit Union Cherry Blossom Earns Silver Certification as an Environmentally Friendly Event | |
| April 4, 2011 | |
| Desisa Sets New Record at 39th Annual Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run | |
| March 31, 2011 | |
| World Class Runners Vie for Area’s Largest Running Event Purse | |
| March 3, 2011 | |
| Defending Champions to Return to Credit Union Blossom Ten Mile | |
| April 13, 2010 | |
| Chepkurui Wins Third Consecutive Women’s Title at 38th Annual Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run | |
| April 6, 2010 | |
| World Class Runners Vie for Area's Largest Running Event Purse | |
| April 6, 2010 | |
| Click Here for the Bios of Elite Athletes Running in the 2010 Credit Union Cherry Blossom | |
| March 9, 2010 | |
| Joan Benoit Samuelson to Run Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile | |
| October 7, 2009 | |
| Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile and 5K Run-Walk Introduces Lottery for 2010 Event: On-line Lottery Sign-up Opens December 1, 2009 | |
