About This Race
The Blossom Run unfolds through the fruit orchards of Santaquin, Utah during peak bloom season, creating one of the state's most scenic spring races. Set at Rowley's Red Barn, this event offers runners the chance to experience apple and cherry orchards in full flower, transforming the familiar hard-packed dirt roads into corridors of white and pink blossoms. The race features three distance options—10K, 5K, and 1 mile—all following the same orchard roads that wind through the agricultural landscape. The flat terrain makes this an accessible event for runners of all abilities, from families seeking a memorable spring outing to serious racers looking for fast times on forgiving surfaces. With an 8:00 AM start time and capacity for 500 participants, the Blossom Run attracts a diverse field drawn by the unique setting and timing. The agricultural roads provide reliable footing while the orchard setting offers natural beauty that few races can match during Utah's brief but spectacular blossom season.
The course follows hard-packed dirt roads that wind through working apple and cherry orchards in Santaquin. Runners experience the agricultural landscape from ground level, passing between rows of fruit trees during their peak flowering period. The terrain is entirely flat, making for fast conditions and allowing runners to fully appreciate the blossoming orchards without technical challenges.
Practical Info
Late April in Santaquin typically offers mild spring conditions with cool morning temperatures warming through the race
SLC - Salt Lake City International Airport
Santaquin is located about 60 miles south of Salt Lake City with limited local lodging options
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Notable Features
The race's timing coincides perfectly with the peak blossom period of Santaquin's fruit orchards, creating a tunnel-like canopy of flowering trees that transforms familiar agricultural roads into a remarkable running experience. Set at the historic Rowley's Red Barn, the event combines Utah's agricultural heritage with the ephemeral beauty of spring blooms.