
From the Organizer
McNary High School Athletic Booster Club will be hosting the 2nd annual Celtic Blue Day 5k run/walk. Celtic Blue Day showcases all of McNary High School fall sports. Registration fees/donations will go towards supporting all student athletes by enhancing their experience and providing financial support.
There will be an overall male and female winner plus specific age group awards.
Day of race registration will be from 7:30 - 8:30am
Events
Weather
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
83°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
12%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Salem Mcnary Fld, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
39,013
as of 2023
Elevation
141 ft
Nearest Airport
SLE
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field · 6 mi
Major Hub
PDX
Portland International Airport · 46 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Celtic Blue Day 5k run/walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
75
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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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.
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)
Celtic Blue Day 5k run/walk
Aug 22, 2026