Pear Blossom Run

Pear Blossom Run

The Pear Blossom Runs presented by Asante is the YMCA’s largest fundraising event, bringing together runners and walkers from all over Oregon and beyond to enjoy either the 10-Mile or 5K race while raising funds to the support the work of the Rogue Valley Family YMCA.

Join us each year on the second Saturday in April for this annual event as we take over downtown and bring our running (or walking) to the streets. All the races are concluded by 11:00am for the start of the Pear Blossom Parade. This is truly a Saturday in Downtown Medford that you don’t want to miss.

Shirt sales only (without an event registration) will be available at packet pickup or on race day at the start/finish line while supplies last.

5K

Rogue Valley
4/13/24 - 4/13/24
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5K Race begins at 7:00 am

Location: Start/Finish Line at the intersection of Oakdale and 8th Street in Medford

Shirts: $15 must be ordered by March 13, shirts will also be available at the packet pick up event.

Packet pick-up is required for all participants and it is strongly encouraged to get packets on Friday, April 12, 2024 (schedule below)

Weekend Schedule:

Packet Pick-up – Friday, April 12, 2024 – 12:00pm to 7:00pm
(Rogue Valley Family YMCA, 522 West Sixth Street, Medford, OR 97501)

Race Day Packet Pick-up & Late Registrations – Saturday, April 13, 2024 – 6:00am to 8:00am
(Rogue Valley Family YMCA, 522 West Sixth Street, Medford, OR 97501)

Race Day – Saturday, April 13, 2024
(Locations vary by event, see below)

*Schedule below subject to change*
7:00am
– 5K start at the intersection of Oakdale and 8th Street
7:30am – Mayor’s Cup awards at the steps of the Justice Building
7:50am – Mayor’s Cup 1-Mile start next to the Justice Building on 8th Street
8:00am – Scholarships awarded at the flagpole in front of Medford City Hall
8:00am – YMCA Open House and Free Pancake Feed begins
8:20am – 10 Mile start at the intersection of Oakdale and 8th Street
10:00am – YMCA Open House and Free Pancake Feed ends
11:00am – 10 Mile course closes and Parade starts


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberProgram Participant
11/17/23 4/8/24 Online / Front Desk $ 35.00$ 35.00
Late Registration 4/9/24 4/10/24 Online / Front Desk $ 45.00$ 45.00
Packet Pick-up Day 4/12/24 4/12/24 Front Desk $ 45.00$ 45.00
Day of Race Non-Timed Bib 4/13/24 4/13/24 Front Desk $ 45.00$ 45.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
04/13/24
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10 Mile

Rogue Valley
4/13/24 - 4/13/24
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10-Mile Race begins at 8:20 am

Location: Start/Finish Line at the intersection of Oakdale and 8th Street in Medford

Shirts: $15 must be ordered by March 13, shirts will also be available at the packet pick up event.

Packet pick-up is required for all participants and it is strongly encouraged to get packets on Friday, April 12, 2024 (schedule below)

Weekend Schedule:

Packet Pick-up – Friday, April 12, 2024 – 12:00 to 7:00pm
(Rogue Valley Family YMCA, 522 West Sixth Street, Medford, OR 97501)

Race Day Packet Pick-up & Late Registrations – Saturday, April 13, 2024 – 6:00am to 8:00am
(Rogue Valley Family YMCA, 522 West Sixth Street, Medford, OR 97501)

Race Day – Saturday, April 13, 2024
(Locations vary by event, see below)

*Schedule below subject to change*
7:00am
– 5K start at the intersection of Oakdale and 8th Street
7:30am – Mayor’s Cup awards at the steps of the Justice Building
7:50am – Mayor’s Cup 1-Mile start next to the Justice Building on 8th Street
8:00am – Scholarships awarded at the flagpole in front of Medford City Hall
8:00pm – YMCA Open House and Free Pancake Feed begins
8:20am – 10-Mile start at the intersection of Oakdale and 8th Street
10:00am – YMCA Open House and Free Pancake Feed ends
11:00am – 10-Mile course closes and Parade starts


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberProgram Participant
11/17/23 4/8/24 Online / Front Desk $ 45.00$ 45.00
Late Registration 4/9/24 4/10/24 Online / Front Desk $ 55.00$ 55.00
Packet Pick-up Day 4/12/24 4/12/24 Front Desk $ 55.00$ 55.00
Day of Race Non-Timed Bib 4/13/24 4/13/24 Front Desk $ 55.00$ 55.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
04/13/24
Register  

Mayor's Cup (All Schools & Community Registrations)

Rogue Valley
4/13/24 - 4/13/24
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The Mayor’s Cup benefits the Rogue Valley Family YMCA. All registration fees and donations go toward the YMCA’s Strong Communities Fund, which provides program and membership scholarships so all youth and families can participate at the Y regardless of income.

Registration fee includes a race bib and finisher ribbon.

Elementary School Prize Categories

  1. Highest Elementary School Participation – This 1st place school wins the Mayor’s Cup Trophy, plus 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place all win a prize
  2. Highest Elementary Class Participation – Classroom wins a cash prize

“Thanks for allowing me to participate in a wonderful event. I cannot imagine how much effort goes into making things run as smoothly as they do.” – Gary Wheeler, Former Mayor of Medford

The deadline for ordering a shirt is March 13, 2024. After this date shirts may be available at packet pick up on April 12, 2024.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberProgram Participant
11/17/23 4/10/24 Online / Front Desk $ 8.00$ 8.00
Packet Pick and Race Day 4/12/24 4/13/24 Front Desk $ 8.00$ 8.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
04/13/24
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Sponsorship A $250 - Pear Blossom Run

Rogue Valley
4/13/24 - 4/13/24
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The annual Pear Blossom Runs are held on the second Saturday in April in conjunction with the Pear Blossom Festival. On average the Pear Blossom Run & Mayor’s Cup runs have about 4,500 runners from 15 states engaging 20 local elementary schools in friendly competitions to encourage sign-ups and winning schools get cash awards for their P.E. programs.

The Pear Blossom Run & Mayors Cup benefit the Rogue Valley Family YMCA Strong Communities Fund. The fund provides program and membership scholarships so all youth and families can participate at the Y regardless of their income. This fund currently awards over $450,000 a year to youth and families right here in the Rogue Valley.

This sponsorship level receives the following:

  • Name/Logo listed on the Pear Blossom Run website Sponsors section
  • Your materials, samples, or goodies placed by us in the runner’s goodie bags.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberProgram Participant
1/22/24 4/1/24 Online / Front Desk $ 250.00$ 250.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
04/13/24
Register  

Sponsorship B $500 - Pear Blossom Run

Rogue Valley
4/13/24 - 4/13/24
VIEW

The annual Pear Blossom Runs are held on the second Saturday in April in conjunction with the Pear Blossom Festival. On average the Pear Blossom Run & Mayor’s Cup runs have about 4,500 runners from 15 states engaging 20 local elementary schools in friendly competitions to encourage sign-ups and winning schools get cash awards for their P.E. programs.

The Pear Blossom Run & Mayors Cup benefit the Rogue Valley Family YMCA Strong Communities Fund. The fund provides program and membership scholarships so all youth and families can participate at the Y regardless of their income. This fund currently awards over $450,000 a year to youth and families right here in the Rogue Valley.

This sponsorship level receives the following:

  • Name/Logo listed on the Pear Blossom Run website Sponsors section
  • Booth at the Packet Pick-up event on the Friday before the run
  • Your Name mentioned in social media posts
  • Your materials, samples, or goodies placed by us in the runner’s goodie bags.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberProgram Participant
1/22/24 4/1/24 Online / Front Desk $ 500.00$ 500.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
04/13/24
Register  

Sponsorship C $1,000 - Mayor's Cup

Rogue Valley
4/13/24 - 4/13/24
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The annual Mayor’s Cup 1 & 2 mile fun runs are held on the second Saturday in April in conjunction with the Pear Blossom Festival. On average, the Mayor’s Cup runs have about 2,000 participants engaging 20 local elementary schools in friendly competition for the highest percentage of participation. Winning schools receive cash awards for their P.E. programs.

The Pear Blossom Run & Mayors Cup benefit the Rogue Valley Family YMCA Strong Communities Fund. The fund provides program and membership scholarships so all youth and families can participate at the Y regardless of their income. This fund currently awards over $450,000 a year to youth and families right here in the Rogue Valley.

Mayor’s Cup sponsors get their name/logo printed on the participant shirt (must sign up as a sponsor by February 28) and sponsor can include something in the race packets for all registered runners of the Mayor’s Cup runs (giveaway is provided by the sponsor).


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberProgram Participant
1/22/24 3/15/24 Online / Front Desk $ 1000.00$ 1000.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
04/13/24
Registration
Closed

Sponsorship C $1,000 - Pear Blossom Run

Rogue Valley
4/13/24 - 4/13/24
VIEW

The annual Pear Blossom Runs are held on the second Saturday in April in conjunction with the Pear Blossom Festival. On average the Pear Blossom Run & Mayor’s Cup runs have about 4,500 runners from 15 states engaging 20 local elementary schools in friendly competitions to encourage sign-ups and winning schools get cash awards for their P.E. programs.

The Pear Blossom Run & Mayors Cup benefit the Rogue Valley Family YMCA Strong Communities Fund. The fund provides program and membership scholarships so all youth and families can participate at the Y regardless of their income. This fund currently awards over $450,000 a year to youth and families right here in the Rogue Valley.

This sponsorship level receives the following:

  • Name/Logo on the runner shirts
  • Name/Logo listed on the Pear Blossom Run website Sponsors section
  • Booth at the Start/Finish Line on the day of the event
  • A special Pear Blossom Run plaque if requested
  • Booth at the Packet Pick-up event on the Friday before the run
  • Your Name mentioned in social media posts
  • Your materials, samples, or goodies placed by us in the runner’s goodie bags.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberProgram Participant
1/22/24 4/1/24 Online / Front Desk $ 1000.00$ 1000.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
04/13/24
Register  

Sponsorship D $2,500 - Pear Blossom Run

Rogue Valley
4/13/24 - 4/13/24
VIEW

The annual Pear Blossom Runs are held on the second Saturday in April in conjunction with the Pear Blossom Festival. On average the Pear Blossom Run & Mayor’s Cup runs have about 4,500 runners from 15 states engaging 20 local elementary schools in friendly competitions to encourage sign-ups and winning schools get cash awards for their P.E. programs.

The Pear Blossom Run & Mayors Cup benefit the Rogue Valley Family YMCA Strong Communities Fund. The fund provides program and membership scholarships so all youth and families can participate at the Y regardless of their income. This fund currently awards over $450,000 a year to youth and families right here in the Rogue Valley.

This Sponsor receives the following:

  • Name mentioned in some press releases
  • Name/Logo on the runner shirts
  • Name/Logo listed on the Pear Blossom Run website Sponsors section
  • Booth at the Start/Finish Line on the day of the event
  • A special Pear Blossom Run plaque if requested
  • Booth at the Packet Pick-up event on the Friday before the run
  • Your Name mentioned in social media posts
  • Your materials, samples, or goodies placed by us in the runner’s goodie bags.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberProgram Participant
1/22/24 4/1/24 Online / Front Desk $ 2500.00$ 2500.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
04/13/24
Register  

Sponsorship E $15,000 - Presenting Sponsor

Rogue Valley
4/13/24 - 4/13/24
VIEW

The annual Pear Blossom Runs are held on the second Saturday in April in conjunction with the Pear Blossom Festival. On average the Pear Blossom Run & Mayor’s Cup runs have about 4,500 runners from 15 states engaging 20 local elementary schools in friendly competitions to encourage sign-ups and winning schools get cash awards for their P.E. programs.

The Pear Blossom Run & Mayors Cup benefit the Rogue Valley Family YMCA Strong Communities Fund. The fund provides program and membership scholarships so all youth and families can participate at the Y regardless of their income. This fund currently awards over $450,000 a year to youth and families right here in the Rogue Valley.

The Presenting Sponsor receives the following:

  • Name/Logo on the Pear Blossom Run Website listed at the top of each page
  • Name/Logo on the Finish Line banner
  • Name mentioned in all press releases and paid advertising
  • Name/Logo on the runner shirts
  • Name/Logo listed on the Pear Blossom Run website Sponsors section
  • Booth at the Start/Finish Line on the day of the event
  • A special Pear Blossom Run plaque if requested
  • Booth at the Packet Pick-up event on the Friday before the run
  • Your Name mentioned in social media posts
  • Your materials, samples, or goodies placed by us in the runner’s goodie bags.

Available Sessions

Date(s)
04/13/24
Registration
Closed