STRIDE 5k/10k Run/Walk - Minto-Brown Island Park
- Date
- July 18, 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.
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, 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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at STRIDE 5k/10k Run/Walk - Minto-Brown Island Park, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
40
Days to train
- Race
- STRIDE 5k/10k Run/Walk - Minto-Brown Island Park
- Date
- July 18, 2026
Coming Up
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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.
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 race held in Salem, Oregon on July 18, 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 STRIDE 5k/10k Run/Walk - Minto-Brown Island Park?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Salem, Oregon at 2200 Minto Island Rd SE, Salem, OR. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
STRIDE 5k/10k Run/Walk - Minto-Brown Island Park
Jul 18, 2026