GFR Princess Steps 5k 10k

101 Front St NE
Salem, OR US 97301

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Questions?

Here are options on how to submit your virtual results once you've completed your event. 

Submit Virtual Results From Your RunSignup Profile

• Navigate to your RunSignup profile by selecting the Profile Icon at the top right hand corner
• Under your Upcoming Events > Select Submit Virtual Results > Enter in your Time > select Submit Time

 

Submit Virtual Results from RunSignup Race Page

• Navigate to the race's RunSignup race page > and select the Result tab > then select Submit Virtual Results
• Next search for your registration either by first and last name or by email address and DOB. 
• Once you have found your registration select Submit Virtual Results > Enter in your time > then select Submit Results

5k route with Start/Finish at the pony by the carousel - Riverfront Park

• Start at the pony by the carousel
• Head north on sidewalk and continue past the park shelter
• Go through parking lot keeping the fence on your right
• Continue north on sidewalk behind A.C. Gilbert Discovery Village (East side)
• At Union Street, go left on the sidewalk toward the river
• Cross Front Street and go left (south) on the sidewalk
• Continue south on sidewalk to the Eco Earth
• Circle counterclockwise around Eco Earth
• Go across bridge into Minto
• Continue on path to the split (approximately 3/4 mile)
• Go around the kiosk (where the Gallagher bench is)
• Return to the bridge
• Coming off the bridge bear left (do not go around the Eco Earth)
• Head towards the old amphitheater, riverside
• Continue north on sidewalk towards the Water Park (children's splash pad)
• Turn right at the Water Park and continue towards State Street
• Turn right on sidewalk and return to the pony
• Your distance monitor should indicate 3.1 miles (5k)
• See route map below

10k route with Start/Finish at the pony by the carousel - Riverfront Park

Start at the pony by the carousel
Head north on sidewalk and continue past the park shelter
Go through parking lot keeping the fence on your right
Continue north on sidewalk behind A.C. Gilbert Discovery Village
Go through parking lot and cross over Union Street to the sidewalk
Go left on the sidewalk toward the Union St. Railroad bridge and bear left (don't go over the bridge)
Continue south on the sidewalk towards the Minto bridge
Go directly across bridge into Minto (don’t circle Eco Earth)
Continue on path to the split (approximately 3/4 mile)
Turn right at the split and go to the River
Stay along the River all the way to the Gazebo
Turn left at the Gazebo and go to the dog park entrance
Turn left at the dog park entrance and go back to the Minto bridge
Coming off the bridge go to the right around the Eco Earth
Head north to Union Street with the River on your left
Stay on the sidewalk, circling around to the right
Cross Union Street to the parking lot
Continue South on sidewalk behind A.C. Gilbert Discovery Village
Go through parking lot and head back towards the carousel
Finish at the pony

Your distance monitor should indicate 6.2 miles (10k)

See route map below

Princess Steps - The Women’s Beginning Walking and Running Clinic at Gallagher Fitness Resources

• 12-week clinic
• Held twice a year
• Beginning in March & August

Options to meet individual fitness levels:

• Three walk-only groups
• Two walk-to-run transition groups
• One run group

Weekly topics relevant to walking and running are reviewed and homework is provided. 

Since 1998, participants and leaders have met weekly during each clinic for the talks and group walk/run sessions.  Due to the pandemic, we adapted to an in-person/virtual blend.

• Participants receive weekly topic content and homework via email.
• An in-person presentation on the topic of the week occurs weekly at the store, 135 Commercial St NE, downtown Salem.
• Talks are also live on a private Princess Steps Facebook group for those wishing to see the talk virtually.

The Facebook group (optional to join) also helps keep participants connected, motivated and inspired.

Traditionally, all are encouraged to register for and participate in a focus event near the end of the clinic in celebration of their new fitness level, a "Graduation" of sorts.  Family, friends and Women's Clinic alumni are encouraged as well.  Anyone can register and share in celebration of their achievement.

This VIRTUAL Princess Steps 5k 10k event has been created to continue the tradition of a Focus Event.

Princess Steps is synonymous with good form.  We have used "princess steps" in our 12-week clinics since 1998 to describe and refer to good form while running and walking.  Many people over-stride when walking and running, especially beginners.  They think that's what they're supposed to do and have never been taught otherwise.  Over-striding contributes to various aches, pains and conditions that slow progress. Shin splints, a very common condition is one of the main things that over-striding contributes to. 

So remember to practice Princess Steps, improve your walking and running efficiency, and strive for injury-free miles toward your goals.