By Clay Shaw Washington, DC, April 3, 2022—Susanna Sullivan of Reston, VA had “that look” that she was determined and focused, right from the start. No USA woman had won the CUCB in 25 years, until Nell Rojas won the… Read More ›

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Rojas’ Strong Finish Wins CU Cherry Blossom 10 Miler; Kimutai Wins Men’s Race; Simbassa is USA Champ
By Clay Shaw WASHINGTON, DC, SEPTEMBER 12, 2021—Nell Rojas of Boulder, CO used strength, smarts, and power to distance herself from the others in the final turns and ups in the final 500 yards, to win in 52:13. USA track… Read More ›
Lottery for the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile and 5K Opens Soon – Information Here
“The Runner’s Rite of Spring” April 5, 2020 The lottery for entries to the 10 Mile Run and the 5K Run-Walk opens at 10 a.m. on Sunday, December 1, 2019 and extends through midnight on Thursday, December 12, 2019. Or… Read More ›
Wanjiru Sets New 10 Mile All-Comers Record; Yimer Repeats, Kebenei Gets USA Record
By Clay Shaw WASHINGTON, DC, APRIL 6, 2019—Rosemary Wanjiru of Kenya led nearly the entire Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run. Gotytom Gebreslase of Ethiopia was right on Wanjiru’s heels for nearly the entire race, which seemed to annoy… Read More ›