Oregon · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Cherry City Half Marathon
Cherry City Half Marathon is a half marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids Run event held in Salem, Oregon. It was last held on September 13, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 1,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Salem, OR
- Field size
- ~1,000 runners
Race details
- Last held
- September 13, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- Salem, Oregon
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids Run
- Field size
- About 1,000 runners
- Course
- Flat and fast, paved riverside paths
- Registration
- runsignup.com
About the Cherry City Half Marathon
A flat, fast, community-driven race starting at Salem's Riverfront Park with half marathon, 10K, 5K, and kids' run options for all ages and abilities.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Popular community-driven race in Oregon's capital
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Cherry City Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Cherry City Half Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Cherry City Half Marathon held?
- In Salem, Oregon.
- What distances does the Cherry City Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids Run.
- How many people run the Cherry City Half Marathon?
- About 1,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Cherry City Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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