Salem Summer Solstice 5/10K 2026 — Salem, OR

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 ! Aid stations: One water station is provided for both races around mile point 1.25 for the 5k and 4.25 for the 10k.