Description
The Cherry Blossom 10K/5K is going virtual! Runners can complete their distances on their own schedule at the sanctioned course among the cherry trees near Shofuso, on their regular training courses, on a treadmill, or anywhere that feels right (while practicing social distancing, of course!). Between Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 18, complete your run/walk at your convenience, submit your time on our RunSignUp app via MapMyRun or your own timing, take some selfies along the way or at the finish with the hashtag #CherryBlossom10K or #SpringStartsatShofuso. We’ll share a Spotify playlist with some Japanese pump-up tunes to run to!
Race Swag!
All participants will receive a beautiful cherry blossom race t-shirt, Japanese pump up playlist, race bib PDF, and route map with selfie locations marked, as well as free admission to Shofuso during the 2021 season!
Referral Program
Take advantage of our new referral program, earn CASH BACK, and enjoy the cherry blossoms with your friends! While the Shofuso Cherry Blossom 10K/5K is an amazing, rewarding experience itself, it's even better when you have friends join you on your run/walk! Refer friends and family to join you to earn rewards and enjoy the cherry blossoms in April.
Here's how it works:
- Sign up for the Virtual Run. Once you complete your registration, you'll receive a unique URL link to share.
- Share this unique link with friends and family as often as you'd like.
- Each time someone signs up through your link, you'll accrue one referral. Earn five referrals and get $20 credited back to you. Easy right?!?!
Keep going and every 5 people you refer, you'll receive $20 back until your entire entry fee is refunded!
RaceJoy
Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the 11th Annual Virtual Shofuso Cherry Blossom 10K/5K: Spring Starts at Shofuso!.
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
GPS Progress Alerts
- Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.
Live GPS Tracking
- Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.
Send-a-Cheer
- Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.
Virtual Results (virtual events only)
- Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
Prize Contests
Prizes will be awarded for winners in fun selfie categories:
- Cutest pet
- Most glamorous outfit
- Most beautiful background
- Silliest outfit
- Most scenic route
Image and video submissions for these fun categories can be shared along with your run times on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram with #cherryblossom10k and tag @shofuso to make it official!
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://japanphilly.org/?event=virtual-shofuso-cherry-blossom-10k-5k&event_date=2021-04-10.
Racejoy Instructions
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
Frequently Asked Questions
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MapMyRun Map
Race Participant Survey
Please complete the following survey to help us better understand your race experience.
