Pear Blossom Run Mayor’s Cup

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Participants may run either the 1 mile race, the 2 mile race, or both.  

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.

“I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for the incredible work you and your team put into the Mayor’s Cup. Your dedication, vision, and attention to detail truly made the experience memorable and inspiring for everyone involved.  It was a pleasure to witness such thoughtful planning and execution, and I appreciate all the effort that went into making it such a success. Thank you again for your leadership and for creating such a memorable event.” ~ Medford Mayor Michael Zarosinski

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

2025 Top winning schools by participation:

  • 1st Place Public School: Jefferson Elementary School with Coordinator and PE Teacher Kari Henson won a $250 cash award and a $150 PE equipment gift certificate.
  • 1st Place Private School: Medford Montessori School with Coordinator Jami Donahue won a $250 cash award and a $150 PE equipment gift certificate.
  • 2nd Place: Hoover Elementary School with Coordinator Austin Manera and helper Paige Yates won a $200 cash award and a $150 PE equipment gift certificate.
  • 3rd Place: Lone Pine Elementary School with Coordinator Natalie Hawk won a $150 cash award and a $150 PE equipment gift certificate.

The prestigious Mayor’s Cup Trophy stays at the winning school all year long.

2025 Classroom with the most participation:

Hoover Elementary School with Teacher Dan Blaydon’s entire class registering along with many of their parents. They won a $150 cash award.

2025 T-shirt design contest winner from over 1,000 entries:

  • Arjun Baldi, a 4th grade student from Hoover Elementary School. The Medford Mayor awarded him a framed copy of his artwork as well as custom running shoes from Rogue Valley Runners and a $150 gift certificate to the YMCA.

2025 Prize drawings:

    Caden Mack from Table Rock Elementary School won a $150 gift certificate to the YMCA.

    Sawyer Brown from Lone Pine Elementary School won a gift certificate for custom running shoes from Rogue Valley Runners.

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