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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 11, 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 10, 2026 (schedule below)
Weekend Schedule:
Packet Pick-up – Friday, April 10, 2026 – 12:00pm to 5:30pm
(Rogue Valley Family YMCA, 522 West Sixth Street, Medford, OR 97501)
Race Day Packet Pick-up & Late Registrations – Saturday, April 11, 2026 – 6:00am to 8:00am
(Rogue Valley Family YMCA, 522 West Sixth Street, Medford, OR 97501)
Race Day – Saturday, April 11, 2026
(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 | Member | Program Participant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/27/25 | 4/3/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 35.00 | $ 35.00 | |
| Late Registration | 4/4/26 | 4/8/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 |
| Packet Pick-up Day | 4/10/26 | 4/10/26 | Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 |
| Day of Race Non-Timed Bib | 4/11/26 | 4/11/26 | Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
04/11/26
|
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 11, 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 10, 2026 (schedule below)
Weekend Schedule:
Packet Pick-up – Friday, April 10, 2026 – 12:00pm to 5:30pm
(Rogue Valley Family YMCA, 522 West Sixth Street, Medford, OR 97501)
Race Day Packet Pick-up & Late Registrations – Saturday, April 11, 2026 – 6:00am to 8:00am
(Rogue Valley Family YMCA, 522 West Sixth Street, Medford, OR 97501)
Race Day – Saturday, April 11, 2026
(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 | Member | Program Participant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/27/25 | 4/6/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 | |
| Late Registration | 4/7/26 | 4/7/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 55.00 |
| Packet Pick-up Day | 4/10/26 | 4/10/26 | Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 55.00 |
| Day of Race Non-Timed Bib | 4/11/26 | 4/11/26 | Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 55.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
04/11/26
|
Register |
Mayor's Cup (All Schools & Community Registrations)
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 12. After this date, shirts may be available at packet pick up on April 10, 2026.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Program Participant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13/25 | 4/10/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 8.00 | $ 8.00 | |
| 4/11/26 | 4/11/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 10.00 | $ 10.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
04/11/26
|
Register |
Shirt ONLY - 2026 Pear Blossom Run
Shirts: $20 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 10, 2026 – 12:00pm to 5:30pm
(Rogue Valley Family YMCA, 522 West Sixth Street, Medford, OR 97501
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
04/10/26
|
Registration Closed Opens on 04/11/26 |
