Awesome 3000 Early Bird Registration Ends Today

The 26th running of the Awesome 3000 is set for Saturday, May 3, at McCulloch Stadium in Bush Park.

The Awesome 3000 in Salem, Oregon is one of the largest timed-youth runs in the nation. Photo courtesy: Salem-Keizer Education Foundation

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Today is the early bird registration deadline for the 2008 Awesome 3000.

Runners can drop off forms through Saturday at Gallagher’s Fitness Resources or the Salem Family YMCA. Registrations postmarked April 19 also will be accepted.

The registration fee is $17 per student, or $12 for the pre-school run. A late fee of $10 will be added to all entries received between April 20 and 25. No registrations will be accepted after April 25.

All participants receive a commemorative T-shirt, medallion and program.

Registration forms can be downloaded from the SKEF website, or for an additional $3.00 you can register online at www.skeducationfoundation.org.

Registered runners can pick up their event packets on May 1 or 2 between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM at 1110 Commercial Street.

The 26th running of the Awesome 3000 is set for Saturday, May 3, at McCulloch Stadium in Bush Park. Presented by The Salem-Keizer Education Foundation and returning title sponsor, First Tech Credit Union, the Awesome 3000 is one of the largest timed-youth runs in the nation. Nearly 3000 students run a variety of courses from 300 to 3000 meters, cheered on by over 300 volunteers.