
From the Organizer
Not all superheroes wear capes; some run or walk! Join CASA of Marion County at Salem Riverfront Park for our annual Superhero Run. Kid-friendly and costumes strongly encouraged! Through its volunteers, CASA of Marion County advocates for abused and neglected children in foster care.
All registered 5K and 10K participants receive a Race Day T-shirt thanks to Maps Credit Union!
CASA has partnered with Travel Salem - Sports Commission for great perks including discount hotel stays at our Host Hotel partner - The Grand Hotel. For additional information: Click Here
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
76°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Salem Mcnary Fld, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
176,666
as of 2023
Elevation
174 ft
Nearest Airport
SLE
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field · 2 mi
Major Hub
PDX
Portland International Airport · 49 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at CASA of Marion County Superhero Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
12
Days to train
Coming Up
Salem Summer Solstice 5/10K
Less than a mile away
STRIDE 5k/10k Run Walk Riverfront and Minto-Brown Island Parks
Less than a mile away
RUN/WALK FOR THE RARE!
Less than a mile away
Race to Save the Harvest
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
CASA of Marion County Superhero Run
Jun 20, 2026