Cherry Blossom 10 Mile

Washington, DC, USA · April 4, 2027

50°·53° high·Breezy·Dry

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Race Day Weather

50°at start

62° high

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Dry

Cool start, mild finish

Runners will face a temperature range from 50°F at the start to 60°F at the finish, with a steady increase throughout. Wind will be light at 9 mph from the W, with humidity averaging 62%. Runners should consider starting conservatively and stay hydrated as temperatures rise, while a throwaway layer may be useful during the wait.

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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

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When is the 2027 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile?

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.

Historical Weather

Based on 55 years of data

Avg Temp

49°F

L:47° H:49°

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Rain Freq

20%

11 of 55 yrs

Wind10mph

Dew38°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2026	52°/55°	-	44°
2025 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Cloudy skies throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2025	58°/58°	-	53°
2024 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	47°/51°	-	32°
2023 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	47°/48°	-	31°
2022 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2022	49°/52°	-	40°
2021 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2021	66°/68°	-	60°
2021 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Clear conditions throughout the day. 2021	33°/39°	-	18°
2020 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2020	49°/49°	-	47°
2019 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2019	53°/56°	-	51°
2018 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	36°/40°	-	17°
2017 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2017	46°/49°	-	34°
2016 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Clearing in the afternoon with rain clearing later. 2016	37°/38°	Light	17°
2015 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2015	50°/53°	-	34°
2014 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2014	42°/46°	-	25°
2013 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2013	44°/46°	-	35°
2012 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Cloudy skies throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2012	48°/48°	-	42°
2011 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2011	44°/47°	-	31°
2010 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Clear conditions throughout the day. 2010	50°/54°	-	41°
2009 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2009	48°/53°	-	33°
2008 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2008	47°/48°	Light	44°
2007 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Cloudy skies throughout the day. 2007	49°/49°	-	34°
2006 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2006	56°/58°	-	42°
2005 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Cloudy skies throughout the day with early morning rain. 2005	44°/45°	-	27°
2004 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2004	44°/45°	-	31°
2003 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2003	41°/43°	-	25°
2002 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2002	35°/39°	-	24°
2001 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2001	46°/47°	-	45°
2000 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain or snow clearing later. 2000	36°/39°	-	20°
1999 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 1999	47°/48°	Light	46°
1998 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 1998	46°/47°	Moderate	45°
1997 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day. 1997	61°/62°	-	58°
1996 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day. 1996	40°/41°	-	35°
1995 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 1995	47°/49°	-	36°
1994 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day. 1994	53°/55°	-	46°
1993 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 1993	52°/53°	Light	52°
1992 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Clearing in the afternoon. 1992	39°/42°	-	30°
1991 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day. 1991	62°/66°	-	53°
1990 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 1990	42°/46°	-	37°
1989 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day. 1989	39°/43°	-	30°
1988 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Cloudy skies throughout the day. 1988	53°/54°	-	53°
1987 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 1987	36°/36°	Light	33°
1986 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 1986	48°/48°	Light	47°
1985 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 1985	50°/50°	-	45°
1984 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day. 1984	39°/45°	-	26°
1983 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with rain clearing later. 1983	50°/52°	Light	49°
1982 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Clear conditions throughout the day with morning rain. 1982	50°/51°	Light	22°
1981 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day. 1981	50°/57°	-	46°
1980 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day. 1980	49°/53°	-	37°
1979 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Clear conditions throughout the day. 1979	35°/37°	-	16°
1978 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Cloudy skies throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 1978	53°/54°	-	43°
1977 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain clearing later. 1977	67°/70°	Light	64°
1976 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 1976	51°/52°	-	42°
1975 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day. 1975	35°/37°	-	19°
1974 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 1974	38°/45°	-	31°
1973 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 1973	57°/60°	Light	57°

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