Awesome 3000
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 8:00AM PDT
- Location Salem, Oregon
- Price $35.00
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the Awesome 3000 taking place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Salem, Marion! This exciting event returns to McCulloch Stadium at Willamette University, where participants from Salem-Keizer and surrounding areas will come together to enjoy a spirited fun run. Since its inception in 1983, the Awesome 3000 has been a beloved tradition, fostering community spirit while benefiting Salem-Keizer schools.
This year, United Way will distribute nearly $40,000 in grants to support local children, making your participation even more impactful! Be sure to pick up your race packet on May 14th and 15th, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Capitol Toyota. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to run, support a great cause, and create lasting memories with friends and family. Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for the Awesome 3000!
This year, United Way will distribute nearly $40,000 in grants to support local children, making your participation even more impactful! Be sure to pick up your race packet on May 14th and 15th, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Capitol Toyota. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to run, support a great cause, and create lasting memories with friends and family. Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for the Awesome 3000!
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TO THE AWESOME 3000! JOIN US AS WE RETURN TO MCCULLOCH STADIUM FOR ANOTHER YEAR OF THIS EXCITING EVENT.
SINCE 1983, YOUTH FROM SALEM-KEIZER AND SURROUNDING AREAS HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THIS FUN RUN EVENT THAT BENEFITS SALEM-KEIZER SCHOOLS.
IN 2024-2025, UNITED WAY WILL DISTRIBUTE NEARLY $40,000 IN GRANTS THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT TO BENEFIT OUR CHILDREN. WE ARE EXCITED TO SEE YOU AGAIN!
THE AWESOME 3000 WILL BE HELD AT WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY, MCCULLOCH STADIUM AT BUSH PASTURE PARK ON SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026
PACKET PICK UP:
MAY 14TH AND 15TH, 2026
8:00 AM TO 6:00 PM
LOCATION:
CAPITOL TOYOTA
783 AUTO GROUP AVE NE, SALEM, OR 97301
PLEASE FOLLOW THE SIGNS FOR PARKING.
RACE PACKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY
RACE PACKETS WILL NOT BE DELIVERED TO SCHOOLS
SINCE 1983, YOUTH FROM SALEM-KEIZER AND SURROUNDING AREAS HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THIS FUN RUN EVENT THAT BENEFITS SALEM-KEIZER SCHOOLS.
IN 2024-2025, UNITED WAY WILL DISTRIBUTE NEARLY $40,000 IN GRANTS THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT TO BENEFIT OUR CHILDREN. WE ARE EXCITED TO SEE YOU AGAIN!
THE AWESOME 3000 WILL BE HELD AT WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY, MCCULLOCH STADIUM AT BUSH PASTURE PARK ON SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026
PACKET PICK UP:
MAY 14TH AND 15TH, 2026
8:00 AM TO 6:00 PM
LOCATION:
CAPITOL TOYOTA
783 AUTO GROUP AVE NE, SALEM, OR 97301
PLEASE FOLLOW THE SIGNS FOR PARKING.
RACE PACKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY
RACE PACKETS WILL NOT BE DELIVERED TO SCHOOLS
Races
-
Awesome 3000 K-12
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 16th May 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$35.00
CLOSED -
Awesome 3000 Pre-K
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 16th May 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$35.00
CLOSED -
Awesome 3000 Unified Run (Disability Supported Run)
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 16th May 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$35.00
CLOSED
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Willamette McCulloch Stadium at Bush Pasture Park, 890 Mission St SE, Salem, 97301, OR, United States
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