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Cool start, mild finish
Runners will face a temperature trend from 50°F at the start to 53°F at the finish, with a light west wind peaking at 9 mph. Humidity will be moderate at 65%, which may require some attention to hydration. With comfortable conditions, pacing can be steady, but a conservative start is advisable to maintain energy.
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About the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile
The Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run is an annual 10-mile (16 km) road race in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1973 originally as a precursor training run for elite runners planning to compete in the Boston Marathon, the race has evolved over the years into a local race for runners of all abilities. Nevertheless, it still attracts international running stars such as Catherine Ndereba, Bill Rodgers, John Korir, and Olga Romanova.Wikipedia
The 2027 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile will be held on Sunday April 4, 2027.
What is the time limit for the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile?
The time limit for the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile is 2.33 hours.
What will the weather be like for the 2027 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile?
The forecast calls for a high of 65°F and a low of 47°F with a 10% chance of rain.
What is the weather usually like for the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile?
Over the 55 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (1973 to 2026), it averaged 45°F at the start and 49°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 13 of those years.
What was the hottest Cherry Blossom 10 Mile?
Of the 55 years on record, 1977 was the warmest, reaching 70°F during race hours. The coldest start was 1974, at 30°F.
What was the windiest Cherry Blossom 10 Mile?
Of the 55 years on record, 2023 was the windiest, with wind averaging 21 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2015, at 1 mph.
Cherry Blossom 10 Mile weather history
Based on 55 years of data
Avg Temp
47°F
L:45° H:49°
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Rain Freq
24%
13 of 55 yrs
Wind9mph
Dew37°F
Temperature History
Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.
