Steps 2 Safety - Salem
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Event Overview
Steps 2 Safety is a walk and run event held at Minto-Brown Island Park in Salem, Oregon. The event serves to raise awareness for domestic and sexual violence, with all proceeds benefiting the Center for Hope & Safety and the Marion County Domestic Violence Council initiatives. These organizations provide emergency shelter, a 24-hour hotline, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.
Distances
Participants can choose between two different distances:
- 5 km
- 1 km
Participant Information
The event offers two main categories for entry. Adult and youth entry fees include a race t-shirt. For those who register by early September, shirt sizes are guaranteed; participants who register after this date receive shirts based on available sizes. There is a registration discount for participants aged 6 to 15, and children aged 5 and under can participate for free.
Logistics
The event takes place at Minto-Brown Island Park Shelter #3. Pre-registered participants can pick up their race packets, which contain a race bib, safety pins, and a t-shirt, at the pre-registration booth on the morning of the event. In-person registration is also available on-site before the start. The activities begin with opening remarks from the Center for Hope & Safety followed by the start of the walk and run. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
