Races 10K · Newark, USA
Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K
Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K is a rolling 10K in Newark, USA, held each April. One circuit of Branch Brook Park under the cherry trees. A race report describes a climb of about a quarter mile near the start, another hill near halfway and gentle rolling ground elsewhere. Mid April in Newark is cool and changeable, with race-morning temperatures of 5 to 16°C and a chance of rain. The rises around Newark are small but relentless — train on similar terrain and race by effort, not pace.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
April
every year
Course
rolling
10K
Conditions
Mid April in Newark is cool and changeable, with race-morning temperatures of 5 to 16°C and a chance of rain.
Racing this course well
One circuit of Branch Brook Park under the cherry trees. A race report describes a climb of about a quarter mile near the start, another hill near halfway and gentle rolling ground elsewhere.
The rises around Newark are small but relentless — train on similar terrain and race by effort, not pace.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- $45, or $40 for USATF New Jersey members (2026 race)
- Places
- 3,000 runners
Official Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Start time
- 10:00
The course in numbers
The opening climb comes straight after the start and a second hill follows around halfway, where the route passes under an overpass.
- Layout
- Loop
Worth knowing
- The 2026 race was billed as the 50th annual edition.
- The course runs through the cherry tree groves of Branch Brook Park.
Pick your goal for Newark
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common 10K goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
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Asked often
- When is the Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K?
- It is held each April in Newark, USA. Check the official Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K course flat?
- One circuit of Branch Brook Park under the cherry trees. A race report describes a climb of about a quarter mile near the start, another hill near halfway and gentle rolling ground elsewhere.
- How do I enter the Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: $45, or $40 for USATF New Jersey members (2026 race).
- How should I train for the Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K?
- Build for the course you'll actually race at the Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K: rolling terrain, April conditions. RunV Premium builds a training plan around your goal time and race date, and lets you adapt it when life interrupts the Newark build.
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