The Homer Races: The Homer Classic 8k race, 2 mile run/walk, and The Homer Parade Mile!

Participate in one or all of the STRIDE run/walk events! Taking place in some of Salem’s most loved parks and held once a month on a Saturday morning, May-September. Strollers and dogs on a leash are welcome!

Maps are emailed to participants after 5 p.m. on Friday, the night before the event.

Bibs are available for pick up at/on the day of the event. For this event, bibs are available at the picnic shelter off parking lot 3.

This course is in Minto-Brown Island Park on hard trail surfaces.

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.

2025 Race Results are here

Thank you for supporting Salem Free Clinics, we exist to be an expression of Christ’s love to bridge the gap in healthcare access by providing quality compassionate care at no cost to those in need. Last year’s race was a huge success, raising more than $41,000! This year, we are excited to announce that we will have both an in-person and virtual race option again!

Register by July 23rd to be guaranteed a free t-shirt (only adult sizes available)!

• $30 for Early Bird Pricing | $35 starting July 23rd as well

• $15 registration fee for ages 6-12

• Ages 5 and below register for free (no t-shirt included)

NOTE TO IN-PERSON PARTICIPANTS: At our event, we ask that you keep your furry friends at home. Thank you!

NOTE TO VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS: Run or walk your distance between August 8th and August 15th and keep track of your time to send to Huber Timing if you want it posted. To post your time, follow the instructions in your Welcome Email sent at the race start time on August 8th.

Participate in one or all of the STRIDE run/walk events! Taking place in some of Salem’s most loved parks and held once a month on a Saturday morning, May-September. Strollers and dogs on a leash are welcome!

Bibs are available for pick up at/on the day of the event. For this event, bibs are available near Phillips' Field. Parking off Cross and Yew Streets will put you closer to the start/finish area.

Maps are emailed to participants after 5 p.m. on Friday, the night before the event.

This event taking place in Bush's Pasture Park utilizes a mixture of both soft and hard trail surfaces.