16May
1.5K
Running
- Distance
- 1.5K
- Start time
- 08:00
- Entry fee
- $25.00
Awesome 3000
Salem,
Oregon,
United States
Event took place
runsignup.com
Date
16 May, 2026
Races
6 distances
Entry fee
$25.00
Runner rating
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Website
Official website
Awesome 3000
About the event
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 TBA
Please follow the signs for parking.
Race packets will not be available on race day
Race packets will not be delivered to schools
Races offered
16May
2K
Running
- Distance
- 2K
- Start time
- 08:00
- Entry fee
- $25.00
16May
3K
Running
- Distance
- 3K
- Start time
- 08:00
- Entry fee
- $25.00
16May
Awesome 3000 K-12
Running
- Distance
- Awesome 3000 K-12
- Start time
- 08:00
- Entry fee
- $25.00
16May
Awesome 3000 Pre-K
Running
- Distance
- 300m
- Start time
- 08:00
- Entry fee
- $25.00
16May
Awesome 3000 Unified Run (disability supported run)
Running
- Distance
- 300m
- Start time
- 08:00
- Entry fee
- $25.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for May in Salem.
Temperature8.0° / 19.9°
Feels like5.7° / 17.6°
Sunshine hours11h 12m
Rainfall1.7 mm
Snowfall—
Wind9.3 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity71.0%
Max UV indexHigh (6.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise05:42
Sunset20:34
About Salem
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Salem, the capital of Oregon, is located in the Willamette Valley between Portland and Eugene. It is also the county seat of Marion County.
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