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

Salem, OR

Sun, Sep 13, 2026

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When

Sunday, September 13th, 2026

Where

200 Water St NE, Salem OR

Distances

Half · 10K · 5K

About this race

Event Details

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
Special Finisher Medal
An awesome finisher party including live music and award winning Oregon beer wine & cider
Awards: Overall awards for top three male and female finishers, Masters (40+) awards, and Age group awards for top three finishers per category

Key Event Details

Note: 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)
Sunday (9/13/26): Packet Pickup from 6-7:45 am at Riverfront Park (200 Water St NE, Salem, OR 97301)
Reminder: Day-of packet pickup ends at 7:50 am. The race will begin on time at 8:00 am.

Pre-Race Offerings

Morning packet pickup: Coffee, water and bananas for participants.
Gear Check: Available at registration booth.
Complimentary Seasonal Flight: For all race participants age 21+ during packet pickup on Friday.
Join us for dinner: Enjoy the beautiful views of wine country at Willamette Valley Vineyards.

Post-Race

Complimentary Drink: Enjoy a 5-ounce pour from Willamette Valley Vineyards or a 12 oz glass of craft beer or cider.
Food Options: Music and a variety of food offerings from local food trucks for purchase after the event.
Awards Ceremony: Overall and age group finishers will be recognized.
Community Celebration: Cheer on your fellow participants!

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+

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!

Community Involvement

If you are part of or lead a local/community Run Club, we would love to get connected with you! Please email us or send us a direct message on social media telling us about your group to see about specials offers and opportunities!

Our mission is to empower the grassroots running and walking community and be a reliable and favorite race on your yearly training calendar!

Volunteers Needed

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.