Awesome 3000
About this race
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
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Running
Awesome 3000 K-12
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Salem.
About Salem
Awesome 3000 takes place in Salem, Oregon, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.
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Race information has been sourced from the event's official website and other publicly available resources. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to the official website directly. If you notice any incorrect or missing information, don't hesitate to reach out to us by email.
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