
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!
Bibs are available for pick up at/on the day of the event. For this event, bibs are available near Phillips' Field. Parking off Cross and Yew Streets will put you closer to the start/finish area.
Maps are emailed to participants after 5 p.m. on Friday, the night before the event.
This event taking place in Bush's Pasture Park utilizes a mixture of both soft and hard trail surfaces.
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
84°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
9%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Salem Mcnary Fld, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at STRIDE 5k Run/Walk - Bush's Pasture Park, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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.
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)
STRIDE 5k Run/Walk - Bush's Pasture Park
Aug 15, 2026