Run 2 Remember

MAY
16
2026
Join the 10th Annual Run 2 Remember on May 16 at Salem Riverfront Park for a free community 5K and a half mile kids run that honors men and women who died in service. Celebrate, remember, and run together for a meaningful cause.
Sat 16 May 2026
5 kilometers

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Event overview

The 10th Annual Run 2 Remember takes place on May 16, 2026, at Salem Riverfront Park in Salem, Oregon. The event includes a 5K run/walk for all ages and a 1/2 mile kids run for ages 6-12. Participation is open to the community and the event marks the 10th year of honoring men and women who died in service.

  • 5K run/walk
  • 1/2 mile kids run (ages 6-12)

Logistics and entry

The event is free to participants and is funded by donations and sponsorships from local businesses and the community. Donations can be made to support the event and are enabled as tax deductible through the Veteran of Foreign Wars. The event is capped at 400 runners, not including staff and volunteers. Parking is available to the north of the pavilion, there are two other nearby parking lots, and street parking is available across from the park. Registration closes on May 13, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
10th Annual 5k Run/walk in Person
1/2 Mile Kids Run/walk in-Person

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