Pear Blossom Run

Pear Blossom Run
Saturday, Apr 8, 2023 at 7:00am
Oakdale & West 8th)

The steering committee is planning the traditional in-person races.

Schedule:

7:00 am – 5k Pear Blossom Run Start
7:30 am – Mayor’s Cup Awards
7:50 am – Mayor’s Cup 1-Mile Fun Run Start
8:00 am – Free Pancake Feed and Open House at the YMCA
8:20 am – 10-Mile Pear Blossom Run Start
8:30 am – Mayor’s Cup 2-Mile Fun Run Start
10:30 am – Pancake Feed and Open House Closes
11:00 am – Race course closes; Start of Pear Blossom Parade

Course Info:

5k & 10-Mile

Chip timed event. See detailed Chip Timed Event information below.  No bibs with timing chips sold 30 minutes prior to the start, however, bibs without a timing chip will be available.

Course Time Limits
5k time limit is 60 minutes (one hour), or a 19:18 minute per mile pace.  
10-Mile time limit is 160 minutes (two hours and forty minutes), or a 16 minute per mile pace.

USAT&F certified courses
5k (OR19004LB) is flat, fast, out and back within Medford city limits.  
10-Mile (OR19005LB) is flat, fast, out and back with one hill.

Course monitoring, support services and finish timing will stop at each course’s time limit.

Event open only to registered participants wearing a bib due to permits and insurance restrictions.

Due to permits and traffic control, any runner or walker starting early will be disqualified and not receive a time.

Wheelchairs and baby strollers are allowed.  However, animals, skateboards, bikes, skates, or other wheeled devices not permitted.

Awards:
5k, first male and first female receive $100 gift certificate each. No awards for walkers.
10-Mile, first male and first female receive a $250 gift certificate each. No awards for walkers.

Restrooms are available at the YMCA, near the start/finish line, and at intervals along the course.

Water stations are available every 2.5 miles or less.

If you experience difficulties of any kind, please stop and go to one of the aide stations or patrol units and indicate you need assistance.

Mayor’s Cup Fun Runs - 1 & 2 mile

Participants can participate in the 1-mile race, the 2-mile race, or both races with the same bib.
The course is flat, out and back within Medford city limits.
Course monitoring and support services will stop at 9:30 am.
Event open only to registered participants wearing a bib due to permits and insurance restrictions.
Wheelchairs and baby strollers are allowed.  However, animals, skateboards, bikes, skates, or other wheeled devices not permitted.
Restrooms are available at the YMCA and near the start/finish line.
If you experience difficulties of any kind, please stop and ask a patrol unit for assistance.

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