One of the most prestigious road races in the United States. Highlights from the 2006 Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run. For 34 years, visitors from around the world have been drawn to the springtime beauty of the Washington, D.C. area, not just for the cherry blossoms in full bloom, not just for the memorials & monuments, but also to test themselves and celebrate the fitness lifestyle, and raise funds for the Children's Miracle Network.