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Event Info
Race Overview
A new kind of event with something for every one and every ability. The Leavenworth Mai BlumenLauf (May Flower Run) features a fun family style 5k to benefit Cascade Medical Foundation, a Two circuit 10k and a Four circuit half marathon - all right through the heart of Leavenworth’s downtown and its riverfront trails.
About Leavenworth
Leavenworth is Washington’s “Bavarian Village” located 2.5 hours east of the Puget Sound region and borders the Wenatchee/Okanogan National Forest and the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area. Packed with charm, year-round annual events, great food, unique tours & attractions, activities, and a range of accommodations, the Bavarian village of Leavenworth, Washington delivers a memorable mountain escape.
Leavenworth’s location nestled in the picturesque Cascade Mountains also offers an abundance of recreation options for every season. It’s an experience that will leave you saying, Holy Schnitzel!
Leavenworth hosts a May celebration each year called “Maifest” with music, dancing, food and activities for children and adults all month long. A great race will add to your unique experience in Leavenworth, especially on Mother’s Day! It’s a perfect event for the whole family and a great way to celebrate Mom.
Certifications
USATF Sanctioned Event
The Leavenworth Mai BlumenLauf is officially sanctioned by USATF.
Interactive Online Maps
Main Circuit Course Map (5k = 1 Circuit Lap, 10k = 2 Circuit Laps, HM=Prologue Lap + 4 Circuit laps)
Start Times (subject to change before May 1, 2024)
All races will start and finish on Front Street Near the Gazebo in downtown Leavenworth
8:00 AM: Half Marathon
9:00 AM: 10K
9:05 AM: 5K
Entry Fees
Effective March 1 to Race Day
Half Marathon Individual - $75
10k - $45
5k Adult - $35 - (100% of Registration from 5k goes directly to support Cascade Medical Foundation!)
5k Child - $10 (12 and under)
Fees include: Official Custom Finisher’s Race Bell, age group awards, post-race fruit, cookies, muffins, water, sports drink, course support, first aid, accurate computer chip timing. Race Bells will be awarded to all finishers.
Commemorative Event T-Shirts will be available for purchase during online registration for $20. A limited inventory of shirts will be available for first come purchase on day of event.
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Registration closing date: Day of race
Race Day Info
Packet Pick-up & Registration
Packet Pickup / Registration
Saturday May 10, 4:00pm to 7:00pm - at Gold Sponsor Icicle Brewing Company 935 Front Street in Leavenworth.
Sunday, May 11, 6:30am to 8:45am - Near Start/Finish line near the Gazebo on Front Street
Awards
Awards will be presented to the overall male/female winner in each of the three events. In addition, age group awards (1st, 2nd and 3rd places) will be awarded in each event. Age group awards will be announced as they are complete from the race MC. The award ceremonies for overall winners will be held near the Gazebo on Front Street
Approximate timeline for awards:
10:00 AM: 5K Podium
10:15 AM: 10K Podium
10:30AM: Half Marathon Podium
If you cannot attend the award ceremony, you may claim your prize as soon as the results are final. We are unable to ship awards.
Event Shirts
We will be offering high quality cotton shirts sizes XS, S, M, L & XL and other race apparel for purchase at time of registration. In addition there will be a limited opportunity to purchase apparel at the event.
Results
Timing and results will be compiled by Negative Split using disposable Chronotrack chips. Results will be posted immediately and may be accessed on our results page.
Spectator Information
There are many great places to watch the Leavenworth Mai BlumenLauf. The start/finish line is a fabulous location right on Front Street in downtown Leavenworth. From there, spectators may walk to the riverfront trail and view runners passing on the trail and in Enchantment Park
Parking
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Runner Support
The events will feature a runner support station which will be equipped with Skratch energy drink, water and energy gels. The Support Station will be located adjacent to the start/lap/finish line.
First Aid/Ambulance
There will be a First Aid tent set up at the finish line and an EMT supported ambulance (courtesy of Cascaded Medical Center) will also be on-hand in case of emergencies.
Post Race Refueling
Water, energy drink, and snacks will be provided near the start/lap/finish line for race participants only. Please retain your race bib for access to the food and drinks.
Finisher Race Bells
Finishers of all events will be awarded a custom Leavenworth Mai BlumenLauf Race Bell upon crossing the finish line.
Routes
5K/ 10k / Half Marathon Circuit Course
Circuit Race Format/Multiple Distances
A master route has been designed for use by all distances, tours the best of Leavenworth Downtown and the natural beauty of riverfront and enchantment parks. Because runners start and finish in front of Gazebo as well as pass by it on multiple laps, it creates huge spectator inclusion.
About Pets
As a USATF sanctioned event, and to protect the safety and well-being of all participants, no pets are allowed in any of the event categories.
Important Course Information
Mile Markers will be posted on orange TedDriven signs. Front Street is closed to vehicle traffic, however the other streets are not and the riverfront trails and Enchantment park are open to other users including pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Please stay to the right whenever possible, follow traffic controllers and course marshal instructions and respect others on the trail.
Community Partners
We are very fortunate to have a great team of Community Partners ready to make your race experience smooth and memorable. They are the ones who are at the Support Stations, and the Course Marshalls are the ones at the event center/finish line. Give them a shout out for their hard work.
Every year, we partner with nearly one dozen local groups who work with us as a way to raise funds for their organization or cause. We are proud to partner with these groups and the work they do to make our events amazing for our athletes and spectators.
Your participation enables us to invest in Cancer Research and Survivor Support
The Leavenworth Mai BlumenLauf is produced by TedDriven, an organization that supports global cutting edge cancer research, local cancer survivorship and local purpose driven organizations. Cancer research is a special interest of the directors. We all are connected to someone affected by cancer. Your race directors, Lynda, Colin, Wendy & Ian have all been directly impacted and are committed to doing their part to fight the disease. TedDriven invests proceeds from all its events to the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at Columbia University. Click here to learn more about the difference they are making.
Thank you!
Finally, thank you for your participation in the Leavenworth Mai BlumenLauf. Let’s make it a great day!
Your race directors,
Lynda, Colin, Wendy, and Ian
TedDriven. For the Human Race.