Salem Summer Solstice 5/10K
WV
From Willamette Valley Road Runners
- Date Fri 12th June 2026
- Time 7:00PM PDT
- Location Salem, Oregon
- Price $22.20 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic evening of fun and fitness at the Salem Summer Solstice 5/10K, hosted by the Willamette Valley Road Runners on Friday, June 12th, 2026! Set in the picturesque Minto Brown Island Park in Salem, Marion, this exciting event is not only a race but also a fundraiser to support the McKay High School Cross Country Team. Runners can choose between a flat and fast 5K course, starting at 7:10 PM, or the slightly longer 10K, kicking off at 7:00 PM.
Participants can look forward to a beautiful natural setting with paved trails and a small loop along an open path for the 10K. Each entry includes a delightful post-race ice-cream sundae, and the races are chip-timed by Eclectic Edge Racing, ensuring you receive immediate results! With age divisions spanning every decade, from 1-10 to 80-89, there's a chance for everyone to shine. Don't miss this fun-filled evening where walkers are welcomed and baby joggers are allowed. Join us for an unforgettable experience while supporting a great cause!
Participants can look forward to a beautiful natural setting with paved trails and a small loop along an open path for the 10K. Each entry includes a delightful post-race ice-cream sundae, and the races are chip-timed by Eclectic Edge Racing, ensuring you receive immediate results! With age divisions spanning every decade, from 1-10 to 80-89, there's a chance for everyone to shine. Don't miss this fun-filled evening where walkers are welcomed and baby joggers are allowed. Join us for an unforgettable experience while supporting a great cause!
Organiser's Description
THIS RACE IS A FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT MCKAY HS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM!
FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH, 2026
10K STARTS AT 7:00 PM
5K STARTS AT 7:10 PM
Starting location: Minto Brown Island Park, parking lot #3 by the pavilion
The 5K and 10K courses are flat courses in a natural setting in a beautiful park. The 5K course is all on paved trails. The 10K course does have a small loop along an open trail and then returns to a paved path again.
Entry fee includes a post-race ice-cream sundae and chip timing by Eclectic Edge Racing with immediate timing results.
Race divisions will be 10-year age groups (1-10, 11-20, 21-30...80-89), and the top three male/female winners will be awarded ribbons.
Important Details:
Restrictions: No rollerblades/skates, skateboards, dogs, or unregistered participants. Baby joggers and strollers are allowed. Walkers are welcome in the 5K. Headphones permitted as long as they allow ambient passthrough noise.
Packet Pickup Begins at 6:00 pm. Day of Race Registration will end promptly at 6:50 pm & is **ALL FORMS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED** (unless capacity is reached before then).
All race courses close at 9:00 PM.
Note: Race timing and course monitoring end at 8:30 P.M.
Club Member Discounts:
All current members of the Willamette Valley Road Runners Club will save $3.00 on their entry fee. Join WVRR or renew today [http://www.wvroadrunners.org/#join]!
Aid stations: One water station is provided for both races around mile point 1.25 for the 5k and 4.25 for the 10k.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH, 2026
10K STARTS AT 7:00 PM
5K STARTS AT 7:10 PM
Starting location: Minto Brown Island Park, parking lot #3 by the pavilion
The 5K and 10K courses are flat courses in a natural setting in a beautiful park. The 5K course is all on paved trails. The 10K course does have a small loop along an open trail and then returns to a paved path again.
Entry fee includes a post-race ice-cream sundae and chip timing by Eclectic Edge Racing with immediate timing results.
Race divisions will be 10-year age groups (1-10, 11-20, 21-30...80-89), and the top three male/female winners will be awarded ribbons.
Important Details:
Restrictions: No rollerblades/skates, skateboards, dogs, or unregistered participants. Baby joggers and strollers are allowed. Walkers are welcome in the 5K. Headphones permitted as long as they allow ambient passthrough noise.
Packet Pickup Begins at 6:00 pm. Day of Race Registration will end promptly at 6:50 pm & is **ALL FORMS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED** (unless capacity is reached before then).
All race courses close at 9:00 PM.
Note: Race timing and course monitoring end at 8:30 P.M.
Club Member Discounts:
All current members of the Willamette Valley Road Runners Club will save $3.00 on their entry fee. Join WVRR or renew today [http://www.wvroadrunners.org/#join]!
Aid stations: One water station is provided for both races around mile point 1.25 for the 5k and 4.25 for the 10k.
Races
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10K Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Fri 12th June 2026 (7:00PM PDT)
$27.50
In-person signup is available before the race from 6:00 pm to 6:50 pm using **all forms of payment** 5k = $30 10k = $35 -
5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Fri 12th June 2026 (7:10PM PDT)
$22.20
In-person signup is available before the race from 6:00 pm to 6:50 pm using **all forms of payment** 5k = $30 10k = $35
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