The Zena Road Runs (15K, 6 Mile, and 3 Mile) return once again for their annual running in Salem on Sunday, February 15, 2026. As the oldest road race in Oregon, now entering its 56th year, Zena continues to be one of the most beloved winter fixtures on the local running calendar.
Check out our 2022 recap here!
Runners can choose between a 3-mile, 6-mile, or 15K course, each winding through the rolling hills and scenic backroads of Oregon’s renowned wine country.
All race distances start and finish at Noble Mountain Tree Farm in rural West Salem. Thanks to a special arrangement with the farm, the event—capped at 400 runners—once again provides access to a heated building for both pre-race hanging out and post-race celebrations. Trust us: that alone is worth the entry in February.
The 3-mile and 6-mile races are both out-and-backs beginning at the farm. Runners head north along Bethel Heights Road, with the 6-miler taking a brief southern detour early on before doubling back. While these routes are straightforward, don’t mistake them for flat—expect roughly 250 feet of gain in the 3-mile and nearly 600 feet in the 6-mile…