Bush Park Thursday Nights in August Race Series
Bush Park Thursday Nights in August Race Series is a running race on August 6–27, 2026 in Salem, OR, with an entry fee of $10.
- Date
- August 6–27, 2026 (14 days to go)
- Location
- 940 Leffelle St SE, Salem, OR
- Price
- $10
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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:
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
85°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
8%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Salem Mcnary Fld, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Salem, OR
Population
176,666
as of 2023
City Elevation
174 ft
Nearest Airport
SLE
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field · 2 mi
Major Hub
PDX
Portland International Airport · 49 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Bush Park Thursday Nights in August Race Series, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
14
Days to train
- Race
- Bush Park Thursday Nights in August Race Series
- Date
- August 6–27, 2026
- Location
- 940 Leffelle St SE, Salem, OR
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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 an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Salem than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Bush Park Thursday Nights in August Race Series
Aug 6, 2026