Bush Park Thursday Nights in August Race Series 2026 — Salem, OR
Date
August 6, 2026
Location
Salem, OR
Venue
940 Leffelle St SE
Start Time
6:00 PM
Entry Fee
$10.00
Events
Bush Park Thursday Nights in August 3K Race Series - Week 1, Bush Park Thursday Nights in August 5K Race Series - Week 1, Bush Park Thursday Nights in August 3K Race Series - Week 2, Bush Park Thursday Nights in August 5K Race Series - Week 2, Bush Park Thursday Nights in August 3K Race Series - Week 3, Bush Park Thursday Nights in August 5K Race Series - Week 3
Bush Park Thursday Night Races – August 2026 Join us this August for another exciting season of Bush Park Thursday Night Races! Whether you're chasing a personal best or just out for some fun with the local running community, this family-friendly series is a summer favorite. 🏃 Race Info & Registration This year’s 3K and 5K courses have remained the same from the previous year, and the overall race format remains the same. Online registration is available via RunSignUp and is highly encouraged. Same-day registration will also be available onsite as in previous years. 💡 Pro tip: Register for multiple races at once to save on processing fees! Online registration closes each Wednesday night before race day. Kids' races (500m & 1600m) are in-person registration only, on race night. 📅 Race Nights & Schedule Join us on Thursdays: August 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th — final week being Ribbon/Awards Night! **WVRR club members get discounts on all our races, so be sure to join the club. Your membership
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 6.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Salem, OR.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
