Cherry City Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kids Race

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200 Water St NE, Salem OR

Sunday, September 13th, 2026

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels are invited to enjoy a fun, fast and beautiful course in Salem, Oregon. After the race, be sure to stay and enjoy music and awards, cheer on our kids race runners and enjoy award-winning Oregon wines and craft beer!

Date: Sunday September 13, 2026

Location: Riverfront Park - Salem, OR

🕑 Event Start Times

8:00 am: Half Marathon
8:05 am: 10K
8:10 am: 5K
10:30 am: Kids Run (untimed kids 0.4 mile run or walk)

🎁 What's Included

Official Race Shirt: Yes
Special Finisher Medal: Yes
An awesome finisher party: Including live music and award winning Oregon beer, wine & cider
Awards: Overall awards for top three male and female finishers

📋 Key Event Details

Dogs and strollers are not allowed on the course. If you have little ones interested in being a part of race day, please consider taking part in our untimed kids race (they also receive a bib, shirt and medal!)

All Race Courses are set to end at 12:30 PM. Half Marathon participants, please ensure you are able to complete the event in under 4 hours and 30 minutes (roughly 20:35 pace per mile).

📦 Packet Pickup

Friday (9/11/26): Packet Pickup from 4-8 pm at Willamette Valley Vineyards Salem Hills Tasting Room (8800 Enchanted Way SE Turner, OR 97392)
Saturday (9/12/26): Packet Pickup from 1-5 pm at Gallagher Fitness Resources (135 Commercial St NE, Salem, OR 97301)

🍽️ Post-Race

Enjoy a complimentary 5-ounce pour from our premier sponsor and exclusive wine provider, Willamette Valley Vineyards, or a 12 oz glass of craft beer or cider. Enjoy music and a variety of food offerings from local food trucks for purchase after the event as well as awards for overall and age group finishers.

🚗 Parking

Please prioritize using Street Parking in Downtown Salem as well as downtown parking garages. Plan for plenty of time to arrive and get situated prior to the event. The Riverfront park Carousel Parking lot will fill very fast the morning of the event.

🏆 Awards

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards will be given for the overall winners, master's winners (age 40+) and the following age groups:

19 and Under
20 - 29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+

👥 Introducing the Cherry City Team Competition!

Grab your friends and running buddies and be sure to register as part of a team/group during registration! Along with your individual race results, we will tabulate the race results for teams and will have awards for the top male and female teams for all three race distances!

🤝 We Need Volunteers!

Our event doesn’t happen without the support of the incredible community of runners, walkers, and just all-around great people who are willing to support the event. If you’re unable to participate in the Cherry City Half Marathon and still want to be a part of race day please consider volunteering.