Awesome 3000 Youth Fun Run & Fundraiser

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. The 2025 Awesome 3000 brought together nearly 2300 youth participants from our surrounding communities. Funds generated from participant fees are then used to fund grants through the Salem-Keizer School Fund, which benefit the Salem-Keizer School District.

Registration for the 2026 Awesome 3000 is NOW OPEN for both runners and volunteers! Click below to register today!

Register for the Awesome 3000!

Become a Sponsor

With the support from our Sponsors the United Way is able to reinvest the proceeds from the Awesome 3000 directly into the Salem-Keizer School District. The sponsors from last year’s event allowed us to raise close to $35,000 for the Salem-Keizer School District. We thank those community members and leaders who have given to the Awesome, your support makes a difference for the youth in our community.

For more information on how to sponsor click the button to the right, or donate online by visiting the link below.

Online Sponsorship Portal

Awesome 3000 Sponsorship Form

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!

Community support

Over 400 volunteers from our community came together to give their time and effort! This event was also made possible with the support of our 31 community sponsors.