Almond Blossom Run 2025

WELCOME TO THE 2025 ALMOND BLOSSOM RUN!!

Durham Sports Boosters is excited to announce that the 43rd annual ALMOND BLOSSOM RUN will be held SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2025!

Please join us in Durham for a beautiful Sunday morning run around the almond orchards with the trees in full bloom to see how special this race really is! As in past years, this event will include a 5K and 10K run with chip timing provided by Under the Sun Events.

For our 2025 race, you have three options to enjoy our event:

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A LIVE, IN-PERSON EVENT WITH WAVES EVERY 5 MINUTES BASED ON YOUR REGISTRATION LEVEL

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A VIRTUAL EVENT ON OUR OFFICIAL COURSE AT YOUR CONVENIENCE-IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ENTER THE RESULTS FOR YOUR RUN, PLEASE DO SO THE MORNING OF THE FEB. 23RD BY 9AM

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A VIRTUAL, MAKE-YOUR-OWN COURSE-IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ENTER THE RESULTS FOR YOUR RUN, PLEASE DO SO THE MORNING OF THE FEB. 23RD BY 9AM

In-person participants (with data submitted via RunJoy, etc.) are eligible for top male and female finisher awards. Winners in both the 5K and 10K events will receive a gift certificate for a pair of running shoes from Fleet Feet in Chico. Medals will be awarded to the top finishers for each age division as well. REGISTER HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=103321] NOW!

Participants in the virtual event will receive instructions on how to submit virtual times, but will not be eligible for prizes.

REGISTRATION FOR IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL RACE IS JUST $45 (with $1.85 convenience fee). Participants may choose from a long-sleeved, technical or short-sleeved, poly-cotton blend shirt upon registration, but be sure to register early-limited sizes and styles have been pre-ordered, so be sure to register early. Please note: For those participating in the virtual race, there will be a $10 shipping fee for those wanting a shirt.

Sponsors are a critical partner in this event and allow us to continue our financial support of our athletic programs in Durham. The 2025 event proceeds will benefit student athletic teams at both Durham Intermediate School and Durham High School. Durham Sports Boosters is currently seeking funds to support training courses for coaches, purchase new equipment for boys and girls teams at both sites, and implement improvements to high school gym with updated championship banners and trophy cases. Thanks to our racers and generous sponsors, over $32,000 was spent in 2024 on our many athletic programs. We were able to purchase a Hudl subscription for all high school sports, Masters Championship rings and bags for wrestling, Guardian concussion-protection caps for football, new equipment for our soccer teams, $5000 towards the purchase of a new athletic van, and much more! Please click the donation tab here [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/CA/Durham/AlmondBlossomRun] so you can see how you can support our athletes.

You can become a part of our 2025 sponsorship team for this great event through this registration portal for as low as $100. In addition to knowing you have supported a great cause for our athletes, you will also receive wonderful advertising for your company. The race is on!