Races Half marathon · Turner, USA
Cascade Half Marathon
Cascade Half Marathon is a flat half marathon in Turner, USA, held each January. An out-and-back route on quiet country roads through farmland south of Salem. The organiser and a 2026 race report both describe it as flat. It starts and finishes at Cascade High School. January mornings in the Willamette Valley are cold and can bring fog or frost, typically -3 to 7°C. Flat courses like Turner's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
January
next: Sunday 17 January 2027
Course
flat
Half marathon
Conditions
January mornings in the Willamette Valley are cold and can bring fog or frost, typically -3 to 7°C.
Racing this course well
An out-and-back route on quiet country roads through farmland south of Salem. The organiser and a 2026 race report both describe it as flat. It starts and finishes at Cascade High School.
Flat courses like Turner's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- $45, rising after 22 November 2026, and $5 more on race day (2027 race)
Official Cascade Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 17 January 2027
- Start time
- 09:00
- Also on the day
- 10k, 2 mile
The course in numbers
There are no real climbs. Flaggers manage the busier road crossings, and traffic is light.
- Layout
- Out-and-back
- Surface
- Country roads
Worth knowing
- An early start at 08:30 is offered for slower runners.
- Proceeds support the Cascade High School track and field programme and senior scholarships.
Pick your goal for Turner
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
Build your training around Cascade Half Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Cascade Half Marathon?
- The next Cascade Half Marathon is on Sunday 17 January 2027 in Turner, USA. It is held each January.
- Is the Cascade Half Marathon course flat?
- An out-and-back route on quiet country roads through farmland south of Salem. The organiser and a 2026 race report both describe it as flat. It starts and finishes at Cascade High School.
- How do I enter the Cascade Half Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: $45, rising after 22 November 2026, and $5 more on race day (2027 race).
- How should I train for the Cascade Half Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Cascade Half Marathon's profile and the January weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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