Race to Save the Harvest
- Date
- June 27, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/ Walk · 3K Run/ Walk · 5k Run/ Walk for Kids & more
From the Organizer
9th Annual Race to Save the Harvest!
Minto-Brown Island Park
It's hard to believe this family-friendly race has been going and growing for 9 years! Thank you for continuing to support our mission to feed hungry families and reduce food waste.
The 3k out-and-back course, and 5k loop course, will be within Minto-Brown Park along shaded, hard-surface paths. The start and finish lines will be at the south end of Parking Lot 3 near the covered picnic area. Please review the course maps located under the Race Info tab at the top of this webpage.
There will be No Official Timing at this event. Our focus is on providing a safe, fun, family event where you can run, walk, hop, skip, or jump your way through the course with friends and family to support the work and mission of Salem Harvest.
Two options for Packet Pick up (race bib, race shirt, swag, ...)
Friday, June 26, from 4pm - 6pm at Gallagher Fitness Resources - 135 Commercial Street NE, Salem Oregon
Saturday, June 27, from 8am - 9:15am at Minto-Brown Island Park - 2200 Minto Island Rd SW SE, Salem Oregon - near parking lot 3.
What else to expect at the race?
All funds earned will be used to help Salem Harvest gather fresh produce from local farms that would go to waste and make it available for hungry families in the Willamette Valley. The harvested crops would be left in the fields to rot unless it is saved by quick working volunteers. These fruits and vegetables are perfectly delicious but not usable by growers. So... Salem Harvest volunteers Race to the fields to Save the Harvest and get this unused resource into the community!
Event t-shirts will be included with registrations being made before June 5th. Entry fees increase and shirts won't be available when registering on June 5th or later. Register early to get the best price and the swag you need!
Raffle prizes - Fabulous raffle prizes will be available to win! Each participant will receive one ticket and can choose which prize they would like to win. Simply fill in the information on the ticket, and at the race starting area, drop it in the jar for the prize you want to win. A winning ticket for each prize will be drawn shortly after the race - at about 10:35am. You don't have to be present to win.
Want to increase your odds of winning? At the race you will be able to purchase additional tickets! For just $1 per ticket or $5 for seven tickets, you could really increase your chances AND help feed more hungry families. Explore the list of prizes HERE.
Ima Blueberry will be in attendance! We can't have a Race to Save the Harvest without our favorite celebrity - Ima Oregon Blueberry - cheering everyone on and sharing the goodness of Oregon's favorite fruit. Come down to the park to visit Ima and cheer with her for participants along the course! Everyone is welcome!
Yard games, bicycle-blended smoothies, snacks, and community informational booths will be at the race too. Come join the FUN!
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
78°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
18%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Salem Mcnary Fld, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Salem, OR
Population
176,666
as of 2023
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
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Waiting For?
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19
Days to train
- Race
- Race to Save the Harvest
- Date
- June 27, 2026
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Race to Save the Harvest?
- Race to Save the Harvest is a running race held in Salem, Oregon on June 27, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Race to Save the Harvest?
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Salem, Oregon at Minto-Brown Island Park, Salem, OR. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Race to Save the Harvest?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Race to Save the Harvest
Jun 27, 2026