Awesome 3000

MAY

16

2026

The Awesome 3000 is a long-standing youth fun run in Salem, supporting local schools. Scheduled for May 16, 2026, it features multiple distances for Pre-K through 12th grade students, including a Unified Run.

Sat 16 May 2026

Salem, Oregon

Registration

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Event Overview

The Awesome 3000 is a youth-focused running event held in Salem, Oregon, at Willamette McCulloch Stadium in Bush Pasture Park. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026. It is described as a "fun run for Pre-K to 12th grade."

Event Distances

The event features several run categories:

Awesome 3000 Pre-K
Awesome 3000 Unified Run (a disability-supported run)
Awesome 3000 K-12
3K
2K
1.5K

History and Community Impact

The event has been held since 1983, with youth from the Salem-Keizer area participating. It benefits Salem-Keizer schools. According to event information, in the 2024-2025 period, nearly $40,000 in grants were distributed to the district through United Way.

Logistics

Packet pickup is scheduled for May 14th and 15th, 2026, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. The location for packet pickup is listed as "TBA" (to be announced). Race packets will not be available on the event day and will not be delivered to schools. Participants are advised to follow posted signs for parking. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Awesome 3000 K-12

Awesome 3000 Unified Run (disability Supported Run)

Awesome 3000 Pre-K