About the Salmon Run
The course follows the Deschutes River through junipers and pines, mixing paved paths with dirt trail depending on which distance you choose. The shorter distances lean more toward trail; the longer one is mostly pavement with some natural surface mixed in. Everything finishes on the lawn at Riverbend Park.
Parking at Riverbend is limited on race day, and the organizers recommend carpooling. Attendants direct traffic as you arrive, and street parking nearby picks up the overflow. After finishing, there is food, drinks including beer, and music on site.
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Salmon Run 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5K Results · 2026
244finishers
21:25winner
39:11median
1:32:20cutoff
Top 3: Nathan Schneiter (21:25) · Isaac Florez (22:13) · Fielder Davis (22:25)
Half Marathon Results · 2026
214finishers
1:27:09winner
2:10:43median
3:38:30cutoff
Top 3: Harrison Scholar (1:27:09) · Khael Engelman (1:28:30) · Trevor Merrifield (1:30:12)
6.1 Miles Results · 2026
171finishers
38:13winner
1:02:15median
2:30:52cutoff
Top 3: L Castillo (38:13) · Matt Cline (39:32) · Jesus Vega (40:38)
The Salmon Run has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
13.1 Miles4/17/2027 09:00$65
6.1 Miles4/17/2027 09:15$50
3.1 Miles4/17/2027 09:30$45
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