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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.
5K
5K Race begins at 7:00 am
Location: Start/Finish Line at the intersection of Oakdale and 8th Street in Medford
Shirts: $20 must be ordered by March 22, 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 before the race (schedule below)
Weekend Schedule
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Program Participant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/28/26 | 3/31/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 35.00 | $ 35.00 | |
| Late Registration | 4/1/27 | 4/8/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 |
| Packet Pick-up Day | 4/9/27 | 4/9/27 | Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 |
| Day of Race Non-Timed Bib | 4/10/27 | 4/10/27 | Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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04/10/27
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Register |
10 Mile
10-Mile Race begins at 8:20 am
Location: Start/Finish Line at the intersection of Oakdale and 8th Street in Medford
Shirts: $20 must be ordered by March 22, 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 before the race (schedule below)
Weekend Schedule
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Program Participant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/28/26 | 3/31/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 | |
| Late Registration | 4/1/27 | 4/8/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 55.00 |
| Packet Pick-up Day | 4/9/27 | 4/9/27 | Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 55.00 |
| Day of Race Non-Timed Bib | 4/10/27 | 4/10/27 | Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 55.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
04/10/27
|
Register |
Fun Run - Mayor's Cup
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
- Highest Elementary School Participation – This 1st place school wins the Mayor’s Cup Trophy, plus 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place all win a prize
- 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
Shirts: Cotton Mayor’s Cup t-shirts are $12 and must be ordered by March 15. After this date, shirts may be available at packet pick up on April 10, 2026.
Weekend Schedule
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Program Participant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/1/26 | 3/31/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 8.00 | $ 8.00 | |
| 4/1/27 | 4/8/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 10.00 | $ 10.00 | |
| 4/9/27 | 4/10/27 | Front Desk | $ 10.00 | $ 10.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
04/10/27
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Registration Closed Opens on 12/01/26 |
Pear Blossom Run - Shirt ONLY
Below is the 2026 design, the 2027 design will be posted here once it is released.
Shirts: $25 must be ordered by March 11, shirts will also be available for sale at the packet pick up event.
Shirts must be picked up at packet pick-up. Shirts not picked-up by the end of packet pick up will be forfeited.
Packet Pick-up – Friday, April 9, 2027 – 12:00pm to 5:30pm
(Rogue Valley Family YMCA, 522 West Sixth Street, Medford, OR 97501
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Program Participant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13/26 | 3/22/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 25.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
04/10/27
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Register |
Sponsorship A $25,000 - Presenting Sponsor
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 4,000 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 all runner shirts
- Name/Logo listed on the Pear Blossom Run website Sponsors section
- Booth / Banner at the Packet Pick-up event on the Friday before the run
- Booth at the Start/Finish Line on the day of the event
- Group registration option (to learn more contact [email protected])
- A special Pear Blossom Run plaque if requested
- Your Name mentioned in social media posts
- Your materials, samples, or goodies placed by us in the runner’s goodie bags (Delivered to the YMCA by March 30th)
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Program Participant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16/26 | 3/1/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25000.00 | $ 25000.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
04/10/27
|
Register |
Sponsorship B $5,000 - Bananas for Runners
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 4,000 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:
- Sticker with their Name/Logo on all the bananas given to runners at the Start/Finish Line
- Name/Logo on the runner shirts
- Name mentioned in some press releases
- Name/Logo listed on the Pear Blossom Run website Sponsors section
- Booth / Banner at the Packet Pick-up event on the Friday before the run
- Booth / Banner at the Start/Finish Line on the day of the event
- Group registration option (to learn more contact [email protected])
- A special Pear Blossom Run plaque if requested
- 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 | Member | Program Participant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1/26 | 3/16/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 5000.00 | $ 5000.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
04/10/27
|
Register |
Sponsorship B $5,000 - Granola Bars for Runners
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 4,000 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:
- Sticker with their Name/Logo on all the granola bars given to runners at the Start/Finish Line
- Name/Logo on the runner shirts
- Name mentioned in some press releases
- Name/Logo listed on the Pear Blossom Run website Sponsors section
- Booth / Banner at the Packet Pick-up event on the Friday before the run
- Booth / Banner at the Start/Finish Line on the day of the event
- Group registration option (to learn more contact [email protected])
- A special Pear Blossom Run plaque if requested
- 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 | Member | Program Participant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1/26 | 3/16/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 5000.00 | $ 5000.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
04/10/27
|
Register |
Sponsorship C $2,500 - Pear Blossom Run
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/Logo on the runner shirts
- Name mentioned in some press releases
- Name/Logo listed on the Pear Blossom Run website Sponsors section
- Booth / Banner at the Packet Pick-up event on the Friday before the run
- Booth / Banner at the Start/Finish Line on the day of the event
- Group registration option (to learn more contact [email protected])
- A special Pear Blossom Run plaque if requested
- 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 | Member | Program Participant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/25 | 4/11/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 2500.00 | $ 2500.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
04/10/27
|
Register |
Sponsorship D $1,000 - Mayor's Cup
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.
This sponsorship level receives the following:
- Name/Logo printed on the Mayor’s Cup shirt (must sign up as a sponsor by February 28)
- Name/Logo listed on the Pear Blossom Run website Sponsors section
- Booth / Banner at the Mayor’s Cup Start/Finish Line on the day of the event
- A special Mayor’s Cup plaque if requested
- Booth / Banner 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 Mayor’s Cup runner goodie bags (Delivered to the YMCA by March 30th)
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Program Participant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/25 | 4/4/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 1000.00 | $ 1000.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
04/10/27
|
Register |
Sponsorship D $1,000 - Pear Blossom Run
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 4,000 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 / Banner at the Start/Finish Line on the day of the event
- Group registration option (to learn more contact [email protected])
- A special Pear Blossom Run plaque if requested
- Booth / Banner 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 (Delivered to the YMCA by March 30th)
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Program Participant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1/26 | 4/5/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 1000.00 | $ 1000.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
04/10/27
|
Register |
Sponsorship E $500 - Pear Blossom Run
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 4,000 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 / Banner at the Packet Pick-up event on the Friday before the run
- Your materials, samples, or goodies placed by us in the runner’s goodie bags (Delivered to the YMCA by March 30th)
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Program Participant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8/26 | 4/8/27 | Front Desk | $ 500.00 | $ 500.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
04/10/27
|
Register at front desk |