2026 Corvallis Half Marathon

The 2026 Corvallis Half Marathon will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. The event will be held on paved roads, sidewalks, and multi-use paths, offering a scenic route through the Oregon State University campus and surrounding neighborhoods. On April 11, Corvallis is expected to have mild temperatures, with highs around 58°F (14°C) and mostly cloudy skies. Participants can look forward to a well-organized road race with a mix of flat and gently rolling terrain, featuring a variety of aid stations, awards for finishers, and opportunities to compete in age groups, masters, Clydesdale, and Bonnydale divisions.

What distances are available for this event?

• →5K race starting at TBD
• →Half Marathon starting at 8:30 AM

What is the race schedule?

• →5K Start: TBD
• →Half Marathon Start: 8:30 AM – Cutoff 1:00 PM
• →Walker Early Start: 8:00 AM (for those averaging slower than 16 min/mi or finishing beyond 3:30)

What is the course like?

• →The Half Marathon course is a scenic "Tour de Corvallis" with approximately 380 ft of total elevation gain and loss. It is mostly flat with two gradual climbs and two gradual descents.
• →The course starts and finishes on Ralph Miller Ln, between Reser Stadium and Gill Coliseum on the Oregon State University campus.
• →The Half Marathon course includes segments on the OSU campus, heading north toward Walnut Blvd, climbing Witham Hill, descending through MLK Park, and finishing at Bald Hill Nature Park and the Covered Bridge before returning to campus.
• →The 5K is one of the flattest courses around, with minimal elevation change.

What is included in the race?

• →Finisher medals for all races
• →Aid stations on the half marathon course, with water and electrolyte beverages
• →No calories on course – participants must bring their own gels/nutrition

What awards and divisions are available?

• →Finisher medals for all races
• →Top 3 Male & Female in age groups: Under 14, 15–19, 20–24 ... up to 80+
• →Masters: 40+ years old on race day
• →Clydesdale: Men 210+ lbs
• →Bonnydale: Women 170+ lbs

What is the registration deadline?

• →Registration closed April 2, 2026 at 9:00 PM PDT

What is the deadline to guarantee a race shirt?

• →Race shirts are guaranteed only for those registered by March 20th

Are there any elite qualifiers?

• →Elite Qualifier: Men sub-1:15 / Women sub-1:20 in the last 12 months – contact info.acct.chm@gmail.com

What is the course map?

• →Interactive Map / GPX Route: Ridewithgps ↗