2026 Race Series Preview: Willamette Valley Road Runners

The Willamette Valley Road Runners are a long-standing, community-focused running club based in the Salem area. They host a variety of well-organized Salem-area races throughout the year, offering everything from fast road events to scenic routes.

This year they’re adding something new to the calendar — a bit of a mystery race that hasn’t been fully revealed yet. What we do know is that it’s shaping up to be both challenging and fun, staying true to the club’s reputation for delivering memorable local running experiences.

Check out their lineup, join a run, and connect with a community that keeps the Salem-area running scene thriving.


CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Cascade Half Marathon & 10k 

  • Distance: Half & 10k
  • When: Sunday, January 18th
  • Where: Cascade High School

Zena Road Runs

  • Distance: 515k, 6-miler, 3-miler
  • When: Sunday, February 15th
  • Where: Noble Mountain Tree Farm

Legacy Estate All Hills (NEW RACE)

  • Distance: 7K, 3K
  • When: Sunday, April 19th
  • Where: Eola Hills Legacy Estate

Salem Summer Solstice

  • Distance: 5k and 10k
  • When: Saturday, June 13th
  • Where: Minto Brown Island Park

Monmouth Mini Marathon

  • Distance: 2.62 Miles
  • When: Independence Day
  • Where: Monmouth to Independence, OR

 

Bush Park XC Series

  • Distance: 5k, 3k, 1600M, and 500M
  • When: Thursday, August 6th & 13th
  • Where: Busk Park

 

Eola Hills No Hills

  • Distance: 5k and 10k
  • When: Saturday, November 14th
  • Where: Eola Hills Winery (Rickreall location)
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