Awesome 3000
- Date
- May 16, 2026
- Distance
- Awesome 3000 K-12 · Awesome 3000 Pre-K · Awesome 3000 Unified Run (disability supported run)
From the Organizer
Welcome to the Awesome 3000! Join us as we return to McCulloch Stadium for another year of this exciting event.
Since 1983, youth from Salem-Keizer and surrounding areas have participated in this fun run event that benefits Salem-Keizer Schools.
In 2024-2025, United Way will distribute nearly $40,000 in grants throughout the district to benefit our children. We are excited to see you again!
The Awesome 3000 will be held at Willamette University, McCulloch Stadium at Bush Pasture Park on Saturday, May 16, 2026
Packet pick up:
May 14th and 15th, 2026
8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Location:
Capitol Toyota
783 Auto Group Ave NE, Salem, OR 97301
Please follow the signs for parking.
Race packets will not be available on race day
Race packets will not be delivered to schools
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
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.
Running
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)
- What is the Awesome 3000?
- Awesome 3000 is a running event held in Salem, OR. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Awesome 3000?
- Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Salem, OR at Willamette McCulloch Stadium at Bush Pasture Park, Salem, OR. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Awesome 3000?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Awesome 3000
May 16, 2026