How hilly is the Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run?
The Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run is described as gently rolling.
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Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run 10K has known course details for its 10k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
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The Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run is described as gently rolling.
The Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run route starts at Cherry Blossom Welcome Center, Branch Brook Park, Branch Brook Park Drive, Newark, NJ 07104 and finishes at Cherry Blossom Welcome Center area, Branch Brook Park, Newark, NJ. Underfoot, expect paved park roads. It passes Branch Brook Park cherry tree groves, Cherry Blossom Welcome Center and Olmsted-designed parkland. The 50th Annual edition (2026), run during the Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival when the park's groves are at peak bloom.
Packet pick-up 8:00AM-9:45AM on race day at the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center Parking Lot. The interior road of Branch Brook Park is closed to vehicular traffic from sunrise to 12:30PM for the race. The 50th Annual edition (2026), run during the Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival when the park's groves are at peak bloom.