Cherry Blossom 5K 2025 at Congressional Cemetery
Every spring, Congressional Cemetery blooms with new life as we welcome the reawakening of our environmental treasures, including several species of DC’s iconic cherry blossom trees! These beautiful spring hallmarks punctuate every spring in DC with their stunning beauty. While typically associated with the tidal basin, Congressional Cemetery has dozens of beloved cherry blossoms from several different species, including Taiwan, Yoshino, Kwanzan, and Higan trees. Truly, our cherry blossoms hold a special place in our hearts.
In celebration of our environment and the return of spring, please join us on April 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM for the Cherry Blossom 5k at Congressional Cemetery. Enjoy a beautiful and invigorating run (or walk!) inside the cemetery in the company of some of our our beloved cherry trees! All proceeds from the race go to furthering our non-profit mission, including environmental preservation. Come and support the cemetery and our cherry blossoms this spring!
Start Time: The 5K begins at 9:00 AM inside the cemetery. Registration begins at 7:30 AM in the Chapel.
Cost: $35
The Course: Our 5K course is flat, fast, and USATF certified. Start and finish are within the cemetery, and the course goes out on the adjoining Anacostia Trail for a quick out and back. Water is available at the start/finish line and at a water stop around the halfway point of the 5k course.
Children’s Race: Participation in the children’s run is free for any child who has a parent, guardian, or friend registered for the 5K. Children may still participate, if no runners are registered, for a $5 fee. Registration for the children’s race is in our chapel the day of the race and a parent or guardian must sign a waiver.
Registration: There is no pre-race packet pickup. All bib pickup will occur prior to the race in our chapel. Bib pickup begins at 7:30 AM in the Chapel.
All proceeds from Congressional Cemetery events, including the Cherry Blossom 5k, help support our 501(c)(3) organization and fund the preservation of this National Historic Landmark”
