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

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200 Water St NE, Salem OR

Sunday, September 13th, 2026

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🌲 Race Overview

Eligibility: Runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels are invited to enjoy a fun, fast and beautiful course in Salem, Oregon.
Post-Race: 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, 2025
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 0.5 mile run or walk)

🎁 What's Included

Race Shirt: Official Race Shirt
Finisher Medal: Special Finisher Medal
Finisher Party: 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 Awards: Awards for top three masters male and female finishers in each race distance
Age Group Awards: Awards for top three male and female finishers per category
Community: An amazing day amongst friends, new friends and fellow participants!

⚠️ Key Event Details

Course Restrictions: Dogs and strollers are not allowed on the course.
Kids Race: Please consider taking part in our untimed kids race (they also receive a bib, shirt and medal)!
Packet Pickup: Packet Pickup will take place on Friday (9/11/26) and Saturday (9/12/26).
End Times: All Race Courses are set to end at 12:30 PM.

📅 Packet Pickup Details

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 (9/12/25): Packet Pickup from 1-5 pm at Gallagher Fitness Resources (135 Commercial St NE, Salem, OR 97301)
Complimentary Offer: All Race participants age 21+ are invited to enjoy a complimentary seasonal flight during packet pickup.
Be Prepared: Please plan accordingly! Day-of packet pickup ends at 7:50 am.

🏅 Awards

Overall 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.

🤝 Volunteer Opportunities

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.

🚻 Aid Stations

Please check this table for aid station locations on the course:

Half Marathon Aid Stations

Location	Water	Electrolyte Drink	Energy Chews/Gels	Portable Toilets
Mile 1	Yes	Yes	No	No
Mile 2.2	Yes	Yes	No	No
Mile 4.1	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Mile 5.3	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Mile 7	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Mile 11	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Mile 12.1	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

📌 Parking Information

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.