Race to Save the Harvest

9th Annual Race to Save the Harvest!

Minto-Brown Island Park

It's hard to believe this family-friendly race has been going and growing for 9 years! Thank you for continuing to support our mission to feed hungry families and reduce food waste.

Race Details

• Course Options: The 3k out-and-back course, and 5k loop course, will be within Minto-Brown Park along shaded, hard-surface paths.
• Start/Finish Location: The start and finish lines will be at the south end of Parking Lot 3 near the covered picnic area.
• No Official Timing: Our focus is on providing a safe, fun, family event where you can run, walk, hop, skip, or jump your way through the course with friends and family.
• Course Maps: Please review the course maps located under the Race Info tab at the top of this webpage.

Packet Pick-Up

• Friday: June 26, from 4pm - 6pm at Gallagher Fitness Resources - 135 Commercial Street NE, Salem Oregon
• Saturday: June 27, from 8am - 9:15am at Minto-Brown Island Park - 2200 Minto Island Rd SW SE, Salem Oregon - near parking lot 3.
• Event T-shirts: Included for registrations made before June 5th.
• Note: Entry fees increase and shirts won’t be available when registering on June 5th or later.

What Else to Expect at the Race?

• Fundraising Purpose: All funds earned will be used to help Salem Harvest gather fresh produce from local farms that would go to waste, making it available for hungry families in the Willamette Valley.
• Volunteer Effort: Salem Harvest volunteers race to the fields to save the harvest and get this unused resource into the community!
• Raffle Prizes: Fabulous raffle prizes will be available to win! Each participant will receive one ticket and can choose which prize they would like to win.
• Purchase Additional Tickets: At the race, you will be able to purchase additional tickets for just $1 per ticket or $5 for seven tickets.

Special Guests and Activities

• Celebrity Appearance: Ima Blueberry will be in attendance to cheer on participants and promote Oregon's favorite fruit.
• Fun Activities: Yard games, bicycle-blended smoothies, snacks, and community informational booths will be at the race too.
• All are Welcome: Come down to the park to visit Ima and cheer with her for participants along the course!
• Join Us: Come join the FUN!

Registration Information

For more information and to register, please visit the official race page.