# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Bush Park Race Series - Every Thursday in August
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: 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. Kids 500m and 1600m races this year are FREE!

Online registration is available via RunSignUp and is highly encouraged. Same-day registration will also be available onsite as in previous years. 

Online registration closes each Wednesday night before race day.
Kids' races (500m & 1600m) are in-person registration only, on race night.

? Pro tip: Register for multiple races at once to save on processing fees!

? Race Nights & Schedule
Join us on Thursdays: August 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th. 
The 27th is trophy week! The fastest in each race from the whole month will get trophies.

Evening Schedule:

5:00 PM – Registration Opens
6:00 PM – 3000 Meters (Open to All) – $10
6:20 PM – 500 Meters (Ages Under 7) – FREE
6:35 PM – 1600 Meters (Ages 7–12) – FREE
6:50 PM – 5000 Meters (Open to All) – $10

? Community Impact
Your participation helps support:

The Kelsy Oldham Memorial Scholarship Fund
Local High School Cross Country Teams

Register Here: https://runsignup.com/Race/OR/Salem/BushParkThursdayNightsinAugust

? Friendly Reminders
For everyone’s safety, no strollers or pets are allowed on the race courses.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salem/bush-park-race-series-every-thursday-in-august/200030348307324
- **Event Categories**: sports, kids, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 42

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Salem
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Bush's Pasture Park
- **lat**: 44.927485245191
- **long**: -123.03764404133
- **full address**: Bush's Pasture Park, 799 Lefelle St SE, Salem, OR 97302-29ND, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Bush Park Race Series - Every Thursday in August being held?
  - **A:** Bush Park Race Series - Every Thursday in August takes place on Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Bush's Pasture Park, 799 Lefelle St SE, Salem, OR 97302-29ND, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Bush Park Race Series - Every Thursday in August?
  - **A:** Bush Park Race Series - Every Thursday in August is organized by Willamette Valley Road Runners.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Bush Park Race Series - Every Thursday in August is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Salem, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Bush Park Race Series - Every Thursday in August sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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