About the Bloom & Zoom
The course runs through WakeMed Soccer Park on a cross country layout, with dirt, grass, and natural trails underfoot. It is not a road race, and the surface varies with whatever the weather has been doing in the days before. Expect an earthy, uneven feel rather than pavement, which suits the setting well.
The race benefits local nonprofits, with several charitable organizations participating each year. Several distance options are available, from a short fun run up to the longest course, so the morning draws a wide range of runners. The start area is at the soccer park, and the course closes before midmorning.
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Bloom & Zoom 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5K Results · 2026
264finishers
21:43winner
38:36median
1:13:34cutoff
Top 3: Michaela Portnoy (21:43) · Matt Shepard (22:51) · Ashley Hoover (23:01)
8K Results · 2026
56finishers
26:58winner
50:40median
1:10:21cutoff
Top 3: Reilly Shew (26:58) · Jason Figueroa (31:41) · Devon Horace (32:39)
1 Miles Results · 2026
24finishers
8:00winner
11:08median
39:43cutoff
Top 3: Z. Moore (8:00) · Scott Moore (8:09) · S. Adams Jr (8:15)
The Bloom & Zoom has been held every year since at least 2017. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
8K5/8/2027 08:00$45
5K5/8/2027 08:00$35
1 Mile5/8/2027 08:00$25
Kids in Strollers5/8/2027 08:00$5
8K5/8/2027 08:00$35
5K5/8/2027 08:00$35
1 Mile5/8/2027 08:00$35
Exhibitor5/8/2027 08:00$100
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