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Bush Park Thursday Nights in August Race Series

Salem, Oregon

Friday, August 7, 2026
Date
Friday, August 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Location
940 Leffelle St SE
Salem, Oregon
97302
United States
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Links
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About this event

Bush Park Thursday Night Races – August 2026

Join us this August for another exciting season of Bush Park Thursday Night Races! Whether you're chasing a personal best or just out for some fun with the local running community, this family-friendly series is a summer favorite.

🏃 Race Info & Registration

This year’s 3K and 5K courses have remained the same from the previous year, and the overall race format remains the same.

Online registration is available via RunSignUp and is highly encouraged. Same-day registration will also be available onsite as in previous years.

💡 Pro tip: Register for multiple races at once to save on processing fees!

Online registration closes each Wednesday night before race day.

Kids' races (500m & 1600m) are in-person registration only, on race night.

📅 Race Nights & Schedule

Join us on Thursdays: August 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th — final week being Ribbon/Awards Night!

WVRR club members get discounts on all our races, so be sure to join the club. Your membership fees go directly to making these races happen and towards our donation programs and our annual Kelsy Oldham Memorial Scholarship. To learn more, visit our site linked above.

Evening Schedule:

**Please note that on May 1st, WVRR will be notified about its application for a special grant to go towards registration fees for youth participants. This grant will help reduce the cost of each youth participant's registration fees. Please be on the lookout for emails from WVRR and social media posts if this price change happens.

5:00 PM – Registration Table Opens

6:00 PM – 3000 Meters (Open to All) – $10

6:20 PM – 500 Meters (Ages Under 7) – FREE

6:35 PM – 1600 Meters (Ages 7–12) – FREE

6:50 PM – 5000 Meters (Open to All) – $10

💙 Community Impact

Your participation helps support:

Local High School Cross Country Teams

The Kelsy Oldham Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Willamette Valley Road Runners

🚫 Friendly Reminders

For everyone’s safety, no strollers or pets are allowed on the race courses.

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