2024

ALERT - On weekends use the ER entrance by the parking garage to go to the front.. M-F front entrance is open.

This popular walk will take you on paths along waterways to Riverfront Park bordering Willamette River. The State Capitol, Willamette Univ and the attractive Veterans Memorials are on both routes.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Capital - Waterways

Year Round Walk

SN: 125379 - 2024 / Y1413

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when is the event

From Mon, Jan 1st, 2024 to Dec 31st, 2024

Start box available: 24/7

Physical start box and Online start box (OSB) option

where is the event

Salem, Oregon

WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

reasons to do the event

Special programs

Par-For-The-Course

Rails-To-Trails

Step to the Beat

Town Halls / City Halls

Walking the United States - Capitals

Walking with America's Veterans

CC: Marion County

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Special programs that are applicable to all events or all walks are not shown to reduce clutter.

Event comments

Payment to be left in walk cabinet. Rails to Trails a 1K option on the 10K. WOC: Gallery, Gargoyle/Gnome, Historic Houses, Hospitals, Hotels, Images, Ink, Irish, Italian, Java, Jewelry, Justice, Overlook, Palm Trees, Park, Pedestrian Bridge, Playground Structures, Quad, Queen, Railroads, Recreation Center, Rivers, Roses, Salons/Spas, Skate Parks, Statues, Swimming Pools, Trials, University, Used, Unique, Victorian, (Yeti/Bigfoot 6K only), Yarn Shop, Xrays, Zone ESVA: Med, City Halls, Peace Poles ESVA: Med Facilities, Sustenance Providers, Essential Service, Cultural, Crafts/Hobbies, Sports Venues.

conditions for the event

Rating: 1A, Distance: 6, 10km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Medium

Wheelchairs: No

Event information

Both 6/10K routes go downtown following waterway paths to the Riverfront with carousel; veterans' memorials, State Capitol area (under renovation) and Willamette Univ. also visited. There is an additional 1K option for Rails to Trails on the 10K. Hospital is starting point also for the Old South Salem YRE and for registering for the remote start for Minto-Brown Island Park 5/10K walk about 3 miles SW.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

OSB - First register for the event

The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.


This event also has a physical start box. These are the driving directions:

Salem Hospital, Bldg A (ER), 890 Oak St SE, Salem, (503)561-5200 I-5, exit 253, go to Salem City Center. Follow Mission passing 12th Street traffic light to next traffic light. Right on Capitol. Free garage parking on levels 1-2. Club’s small 2-drawer black metal cabinet is next to the Volunteer sign-in station by the front entrance of Bldg A on the right opposite the Reception Desk. Update: On weekends use the ER entrance by the parking garage; go right to go to front & Volunteer Station where walk cabinet is. M-F front entrance is open.

Maps phrase and directions link

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Salem Hospital, Bldg A, 890 Oak St SE, Salem, OR 97301

PLEASE do not mix and match between the two registration methods. It will confuse you and the club. Choose one, OSB or PSB, to complete the event.

event sponsor

Willamette Wanderers (AVA-0362)

Event website: www.willwander.weebly.com

point of contact

Click inside the box to send an email to the POC.