Run 2 Remember

MAY

16

2026

Join the 10th Annual Run 2 Remember on May 16 in Salem Riverfront Park to honor men and women who died in service and support their families. Free community 5K and a half mile kids run make it a meaningful day for all ages.

Sat 16 May 2026

Salem, Oregon

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event overview

The 10th Annual Run 2 Remember takes place on May 16, 2026 in Salem, Oregon. The event honors men and women who died in service and aims to reach out to survivors and family members to promote a community of support. Participation is open to the community and the event is free to participants.

Distances

5K run/walk for all ages
1/2 mile kids run for ages 6-12

Logistics and registration

The event is held at Salem Riverfront Park, 200 Water Street NE, Salem, OR 97301. The event is funded through donations and sponsorships from local businesses and the community, and contributions are enabled to be tax deductible through the Veteran of Foreign Wars. Registration is open online and has a listed deadline of May 13, 2026. The event is capped at 400 runners. Parking is available north of the pavilion, with two other nearby parking lots and street parking across from the park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

5k Run/walk in Person

1/2 Mile Kids Run/walk in-Person