Salem-Keizer Public Schools
Awesome 3000 is Saturday, May 16, 2026
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Welcome to the Awesome 3000!
Join the United Way of the Mid Willamette Valley as we return to McCulloch Stadium for another year of this exciting event. The Awesome 3000 is a youth fun-run for all ages Pre-K through High School.
Since 1983 the Awesome 3000 has been a staple in the Salem-Keizer Community, bringing friends and family together in support of our Salem-Keizer School District; its students, staff and teachers.
Event Details
The Awesome 3000 will be held at Willamette University, McCulloch Stadium at Bush Pasture Park on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Registration and Volunteering Information
- Go to the United Way's Awesome 3000 web page to register
- Go to the United Way's Awesome 3000 website to volunteer
Awesome 3000 Impact
Since 2023 the Awesome 3000 has raised over $135,000, which has been distributed to Awesome 3000 Grant award recipients throughout the Salem-Keizer School District. The awarded funds are benefitting students, teachers, and program across the district!