Salem Summer Solstice 5k & 10k Run – with a Sweet Ice Cream Sundae Finish!
Kick off the summer season with the Willamette Valley Road Runners' annual evening race at Minto-Brown Island Park! Join us on Friday, June 12th, 2026, for a fun and scenic run celebrating the summer solstice.
📅 Race Details:
10k: Starts at 7:00 PM | $25 registration before April 28th
5k: Starts at 7:10 PM | $20 registration before April 28th
Prices increase starting April 30th, so sign up early!
Day-of registration: $35 for the 10k, $30 for the 5k
The start and finish are located at the pavilion near Parking Lot #3 in Minto-Brown Island Park.
Participant Perks:
🏃♀️ Strollers are welcome (but please leave rollerblades, skateboards, and dogs at home).
🚶 Walkers are invited to join the 5k! Please note: course timing and monitoring end at 8:30 PM, giving everyone 90 minutes to finish.
🍨 All runners, walkers, and volunteers are treated to an ice cream sundae under the pavilion post-race!
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.
Race Day Info:
-Registration and bib pickup open at 6:00 PM - closing 6:50 PM
-Club Discounts: Members of the Willamette Valley Road Runners save $3 on registration (excludes day-of registration). Not a member? Join or renew here (
https://wvroadrunners.org/join-wvrr/)!
Aid Stations:
Hydration stations are located at:
Mile 1.25 for the 5k
Mile 4.25 for the 10k
Support a Great Cause!
Proceeds benefit the McKay High School Cross-Country Team, so your participation helps the next generation of runners.
👉 Register Today!
Sign up now to secure your spot:
https://runsignup.com/Race/OR/Salem/SalemSummerSolstice510K
Let’s celebrate the season together with a sunset run, community fun, and delicious ice cream!
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