REGISTRATION CLOSED!
Thank you to the amazing runners and walkers who have registered and supported us to bring this event to life! We have reach capacity for our first year!
We will not offer day-of signup.
9/7/25 – PLEASE NOTE: WE CAN NO LONGER GUARANTEE RACE SHIRT SIZES FOR NEW SIGNUPS AFTER 9/6/25.
WE WILL HAVE SHIRTS AVAILABLE AT PACKET PICKUP BUT CANNOT GUARANTEE ANY SPECIFIC SIZES WILL BE AVAILABLE. PLEASE ASK OUR REGISTRATION TEAM ABOUT AVAILABLE SIZES AT PACKET PICKUP.
Thanks for the amazing support that got us to this point!
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Please Join us in Salem, OR for the 2025 Cherry City Half Marathon, 10k, 5k and kids race! Runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels are invited to enjoy a fun, fast and beautiful course. 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!
Our race shirt guarantee deadline has passed. We will work to meet every shirt request but please know we cannot guarantee shirt sizes with 100% accuracy for registrations made after 8/20/25. If you have questions about this deadline please email us at ascentracingllc@gmail.com.
Sunday September 14, 2025
Riverfront Park – Salem, OR
Event Start Times:
8:00 am – Half Marathon
8:15 am – 10K
8:30 am – 5K
10:30 am – Kids Run (untimed kids 0.5 mile run or walk)
What's Included:
Official Race Shirt (PLEASE SEE NOTE ABOVE AS WE ARE PASSED RACE SHIRT DEADLINE)
Special Finisher Medal
Overall awards for top three male and female finishers
Masters (40+) awards for top three masters male and female finishers
Age group award ribbons for top three male and female finishers per category See Below)
An amazing day amongst friends and fellow participants!
Key Event Details:
Dogs or strollers are not allowed on the course
Packet Pickup will take place on Friday (9/12/25) and Saturday (9/13/25).
Friday (9/12/25) – Packet Pickup from 4-8 pm at Willamette Valley Vineyards Salem Hills Tasting Room
(8800 Enchanted Way SE Turner, OR 97392)
All Race participants are invited to enjoy a complimentary seasonal flight during packet pickup. Stay for dinner and enjoy the beautiful views of wine country. Thank you to our Premier Sponsor, Willamette Valley Vineyards!
Saturday (9/13/25) – Packet Pickup from 1-5 pm at Gallagher Fitness Resources
(135 Commercial St NE, Salem, OR 97301)
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
Pre-Race offerings:
Morning packet Pickup, coffee and water for participants. Gear check available at registration table.
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. Please 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
Please plan accordingly! Day of packet pickup ends at 7:30 am. The race will begin on time at 8:00 am.
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+
Aid Station Locations on Course:
| Half Marathon Aid Stations | ||||
| Location | Water | Electrolyte Drink | Noogs Energy Chews | 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 |
| 10K Aid Stations | ||||
| Location | Water | Electrolyte Drink | Noogs Energy Chews | Portable Toilets |
| Mile 0.9 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Mile 2.2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mile 4.1 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Mile 5.4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 5k Aid Stations | ||||
| Location | Water | Electrolyte Drink | Noogs Energy Chews | Portable Toilets |
| Mile 1.1 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Mile 2.2 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Courses:
Please find our courses below!
All additional information will be posted here when available.