Run in Salem, Oregon, the state capital, along the banks of the Willamette River and finish at a local wine tasting. Big city-run and wild-scenic beauty all-in-one! The run starts in the beautiful Riverfront Park in downtown Salem, crosses the Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge, and then settles into miles of pristine paved paths that meander through the Minto-Brown Island Park.
Willamette Valley Marathon Half Marathon & 10k
September 15, 2024
Salem
Road
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500-1000
Fast & Flat
Park Run
High: 75°
/ Low: 51°
All runners start at Riverfront Park. After a quick loop around Riverfront Park, they will head south over the new Peter Courtney Bridge that will take runners over to the Minto-Brown Island Park. Miles of beautiful paved pathways wind through this amazing park showcasing the Willamette River and the habitat that lives along its banks. Runners will circumnavigate this amazing park as well as Eola Bend Park before heading back across the Peter Courtney Bridge to the finish and party at Riverfront Park.
Overview
Run in Salem, Oregon, the state capital, along the banks of the Willamette River and finish at a local wine tasting. Big city-run and wild-scenic beauty all-in-one! The run starts in the beautiful Riverfront Park in downtown Salem, crosses the Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge, and then settles into miles of pristine paved paths that meander through the Minto-Brown Island Park.
Course Description
All runners start at Riverfront Park. After a quick loop around Riverfront Park, they will head south over the new Peter Courtney Bridge that will take runners over to the Minto-Brown Island Park. Miles of beautiful paved pathways wind through this amazing park showcasing the Willamette River and the habitat that lives along its banks. Runners will circumnavigate this amazing park as well as Eola Bend Park before heading back across the Peter Courtney Bridge to the finish and party at Riverfront Park.
