STRIDE 5k/10k Run/Walk - Minto-Brown Island Park
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- STRIDE 5k · STRIDE 10k
From the Organizer
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.
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.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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 STRIDE 5k/10k Run/Walk - Minto-Brown Island Park?
- STRIDE 5k/10k Run/Walk - Minto-Brown Island Park is a running event held in Salem, OR. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the STRIDE 5k/10k Run/Walk - Minto-Brown Island Park?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Salem, OR at 2200 Minto Island Rd SE, Salem, OR. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the STRIDE 5k/10k Run/Walk - Minto-Brown Island Park?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
STRIDE 5k/10k Run/Walk - Minto-Brown Island Park
Sep 26, 2026