Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Proceeds from the Eola Hills "No Hills" run will be shared by the Track and field and cross-country programs at Dallas HS and Central HS. This is a very fun and popular event that is capped at 350 racers. New for 2026: Race is chip timed and you get a souvenir wine glass. ***IMPORTANT PARKING NOTE*** Parking at the event location fills fast, and parking is NOT be available at the Polk County Fairgrounds. Please carpool if possible. We have overflow parking about 1/4 mile south of Eola in a field. There will be race day registration (exact cash amount is requested) and we can take credit/debit. Please arrive early to get your information on the roster. Day of Race 10k=$60, 5k=$55 Check-in on race morning will open at 7:00am. The 10K run will set off from Eola Hills Wine Cellars at 9:00am.  At 9:15am the 5K run/walk will begin. This is a flat, fast, out-and-back course. It is chip-timed this year. Ensure your bib is on your front and visible, especially at the finish. We will pul

Celebrate the Holiday Season with a Fun Run/Walk! Dressing up is always encouraged, strollers and dogs on a leash are welcome. T-Shirts available for purchase before and at the event, $15/shirt, first come/first served.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions: Yes, strollers are okay. No dogs please. Please leave them at home. Yes, you can still register with this page up until Thanksgiving morning. Yes, you can change races by going to your profile in RunSignUp and choosing "change event." Walkers, please do not block the whole path. Stay right, so runners can pass on the left. Music, cowbell, good times… Run’ucopia is a Salem tradition. The course will cross the new bridge through one of the largest interconnected urban park systems in the nation! Bring your family and friends and engage in some healthy activity before your feast. Consider this your “appetite development.” It is a tradition of friends, family and competitors. Distances: 1K kids run (6 & under) Free! Just sign the form on race day... 6K run/walk (4 mile) 10K run (6.2 mile) 15k run (9.3 mile) Location: Riverfront Park, Salem, Oregon. Start/Finish at the pavilion. Date & Time: Thanksgiving morning. Thursday, November 26, 2026. Here is your schedule: 8:00 am Check-in opens at the pavilion. Grab your bib 8:45 1k Kids race 9:10 Race start 15k 9:12 Race start for 10k 9:14 Race start for 6k Post-race: Check the raffle to see if you won 9:50 6k awards. Hot chocolate & coffee from Dutch Bros is enjoyed until supplies run out. Commemorative photos are taken. 10:15 10k awards and 15k soon thereafter. The Course: The course is a beautiful tour of the largest interconnected urban park system in the United States and starts at the pavilion on the south side of Salem Riverfront Park. It passes around the Eco-Earth and onto the new bridge into Minto Brown Island Park. The 6k run/walk course is now a little more of a loop course. It is closer to 4 miles, and you get to tour a little more of beautiful Minto Brown Island Park. The 10k and 15k go deeper into Minto Brown Island Park before heading back to the Pavilion start/finish area. Many signs & volunteers mark the way. Be sure to check out the route below. The 10k is a very simple out-and-back with a turnaround near the 1930's Buick. The 15k is also an out-and-back, but on the return, you have to turn right to do your 15k loop, which takes you off the pavement onto a nice dirt trail, directing you back towards the starting line. You go deep, then do the loop. Signs and volunteers guide the way. View the 6k course here: 6k/ 4 mile course View the 10k course here: Revised 10k course View the 15k course here: Revised 15k course Again this year: Express what you are grateful for this year on the giant chalkboard. Timing: The Run’ucopia is always chip-timed. Pre-Registration: There is a small online sign-up fee. Register early for the best price. Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Early packet pickup: Wednesday 11/25 in downtown Salem at Gallagher’s Fitness Resources (135 Commercial St. NE) from 2:30pm to 5:45pm (Come down to the Basement). Do not arrive early unless you are shopping please. Pickup some new running gear, sports nutrition, or Christmas gifts while you are there. Age Groups for the 6k, 10k, 15k runs: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-79, 80 & over. Ribbons for top 3 age group placers. Special gifts for top 3 men’s and women’s winners in each distance. The 1k kids run is free this year, and is for kids 6 and under. Just report to the registration desk to sign the waiver & get their bib. This one is just for fun and is self-timed. All kids run finishers get a ribbon. 5-6 is not too young to do the 6k course, but separate sign up is required for that event. Walking Groups: Walkers are welcome and encouraged to join in the fun. For safety reasons, we ask walkers to stay to the right side of the path to allow runners to pass on the left. The paths are narrow, so please do not block the whole path. Opportunities to contribute to your community: The registration form includes a place to donate to our charity partners. The race organization also makes annual contributions. Please join us to help make Salem awesome. Participating again this year is Outward Church and their annual Thanksgiving Meal Program. They are back at it this year organizing a feast for families in need. Each Thanksgiving, they cook and deliver full meals to over 200 families, many of them were at least partially sponsored by generous Run’ucopia runners. To sponsor a family’s full meal, it is $35. Or please consider just the turkey at $20, or just the sides for $10. The on-line registration form lets you donate any level you feel able to give. You can read more about it here: http://www.THXSalem.com As you can imagine, there are a lot of logistics involved in cooking, loading and delivering this many meals. They need your help on the delivery. If you would like to join in delivering Thanksgiving meals, all are welcome, and your help is greatly appreciated. Just check out http://www.THXSalem.com Salem Harvest is back again as a charity partner, and they also help feed economically-challenged families in our community. These volunteers will be guiding runners around the course. Family Discount: There is a discount for families of 4+ for the race. To get the discount, on-line registration is required. We just extended this family discount deadline to November 26. Just register and come get your bibs. As always, you get the best deal by registering early. Raffle: After you get your bib, be sure to check out the raffle items. There are always cool gear, food, some quirky items to keep it interesting, and some kid stuff. Put your raffle tab from your bib in the jar of your favorite raffle item. You only win the stuff you want to win here. Sponsors: Gallagher's Fitness Resources, Dutch Bros Coffee, FastSigns South Salem. Dutch Bros will be providing coffee and hot chocolate. More information, including the Frequently Asked Questions, can be found on our webpage at www.RuninSalem.com. Questions? Please email the Race Director at info@runinsalem.com or call/text 503.750.9245. Do not contact Gallagher's Fitness Resources regarding the race. GFR is a sponsor and early packet pickup location, but questions go to info@runinsalem.com. This is a minimalist & green event, so please use all recycling bins, and keep Salem clean. Come early, enjoy the music and get pumped up!

The races will be held on Sunday, January 17, 2027. The Half Marathon, 10K, and 2-mile races run on a flat course on country roads, surrounded by scenic farmland. There are water stations and toilets on the course. There is an early option for those expecting to take longer than 2.5 hours to run the Half Marathon. Day of race registration is an option, cash or check is preferred, but we will have an option for credit card. Race start times below - Half Marathon: 9 AM Half Marathon - early start: 8:30 AM 10k: 9:15 AM 2-mil: 9:15 AM All finishers will receive a medal as they finish. Awards will be given to the male and female overall and masters winners in the Half Marathon and 10K, as well as three-deep for age group winners, per 10-year age category. No awards will be given for the 2-mile race. Early starters' results in the Half Marathon will not be considered for overall or age group awards. There will also be many random prize giveaways from our generous sponsors! To become a sponsor, please contact us below. Packet pickup is in the junior high school gym starting at 7:00 AM, where race participants can relax, stretch, and stay warm. Families and friends can hang out in the gym, too. We will have a coffee cart on site, courtesy of I-Jive coffee. Since the race starts and finishes right in front of the gym, you can stay inside until the last minute! Afterward, you can celebrate your accomplishments in the school's cafeteria with hot soup! Proceeds from the race will benefit Cascade High School's track & field program, as well as provide scholarships to graduating high school seniors from the mid-Willamette Valley who wish to continue their education. *Day of race registration will be $5 more and can be paid with cash/check/credit card. **Day of registration is not guaranteed a finisher medal, as a limit has been ordered. Instead, a finisher ribbon will be awarded. ***Dogs are not allowed on the race course.

Beat the heat and treat yourself at the Popsicle 5K/10K/Half Marathon—a sweet celebration of summer miles and frozen rewards. Whether you’re racing the speedy 5K, cruising through the 10K, or going the distance in the Half Marathon, this event is designed to be fun, festive, and refreshingly cool from start to finish. We will be gathering at Kiwanis Park in Eugene, OR. When you cross the finish line, your reward is waiting: a delicious, ice-cold popsicle to help you chill out and celebrate your accomplishment. Every finisher will also receive a custom Popsicle-themed finisher medal—bright, bold, and worthy of showing off. Awards will be presented in all three distances to the top three male and female finishers in standard five-year age groups, beginning with 10 & Under. Whether you’re chasing a podium spot or just looking for a cool way to log some summer miles, the Popsicle 5K/10K/Half Marathon is the perfect blend of fun and fast.

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! Sunday September 13, 2026Riverfront Park - Salem, OR Event Start Times: 8:00 am - Half Marathon8:05 am - 10K8:10 am - 5K10:30 am - Kids Run (untimed kids 0.4 mile run or walk) What's Included: Official Race ShirtSpecial Finisher MedalAn awesome finisher party including live music and award winning Oregon beer wine & ciderOverall awards for top three male and female finishersMasters (40+) awards for top three masters male and female finishers in each race distanceAge group awards for top three male and female finishers per category (See Below)An amazing day amongst friends, new friends and fellow participants!   Key Event Details: Dogs and strollers are not allowed on the course. If you have little ones interested

US Road Running Races US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local, welcoming, and easy to jump into, whether you are chasing a PR, collecting another themed medal, working toward series points, or just getting outside with good people. Most races are small enough to feel personal but organized enough to feel official. You can expect a clear course, helpful race staff, finisher medals, results, and a relaxed community feel. Bring your fast shoes, your steady walking pace, your favorite running buddy, or your best “I signed up for this on purpose” smile. We will be glad to see you at the start line. A quick race-day note: because many US Road Running events are small local races, we normally have one or two staff members at each race. EMS is not stationed on site, and water stations are limited to the finish area at the end of each lap and at the race finish. Please plan for the weather, bring anything you may want between laps, and check in with race staff if you need help. View Race Course, Results, and Race Information on the US Road Running race page.

US Road Running Races US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local, welcoming, and easy to jump into, whether you are chasing a PR, collecting another themed medal, working toward series points, or just getting outside with good people. Most races are small enough to feel personal but organized enough to feel official. You can expect a clear course, helpful race staff, finisher medals, results, and a relaxed community feel. Bring your fast shoes, your steady walking pace, your favorite running buddy, or your best “I signed up for this on purpose” smile. We will be glad to see you at the start line. A quick race-day note: because many US Road Running events are small local races, we normally have one or two staff members at each race. EMS is not stationed on site, and water stations are limited to the finish area at the end of each lap and at the race finish. Please plan for the weather, bring anything you may want between laps, and check in with race staff if you need help. View Race Course, Results, and Race Information on the US Road Running race page.