Join us on Sept. 24, 2023 at Richardson Park for the 7th annual Save the Bee 5k! This family-friendly event brings together bee enthusiasts to raise awareness and funds to protect Oregon’s pollinators.
Bees play a critical role in our ecosystem, food supply, and health, but their populations are under threat. All proceeds from the Save the Bee 5k go to support our work protecting bees and beekeepers to keep our food supply safe, improve the environment, and sustain human health.
The Save the Bee 5k brings together bee-loving runners and walkers to help Oregon’s pollinators. All proceeds from the Save the Bee 5k go to support our work protecting bees and beekeepers to keep our food supply safe, improve the environment, and sustain human health.
Save the Bee 5k starts on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. The event is held at Richardson Park, Fern Ridge Reservoir, in Junction City.
Yes! Bring the kiddos. Babies in bee costumes encouraged.
Yes! Bring your loved ones to cheer you on. Loved ones in bee costumes encouraged.
Yes! Well-behaved canines on leashes are welcome. Well-behaved canines in bee costumes encouraged.
Registration fees:
$35/adults 18-64
$25/seniors 65+ and veterans
$25/kids under 18
$40/day of event
All proceeds go to support the work of Save the Bee.
You can register here.
You may buy a commemorative race t-shirt for $15 when you register for the event.
Race packet pick-up is Saturday, September 23, from 12:00-8:00 p.m. at Ninkasi Better Living Room. Come get your packet and enjoy a beer on us courtesy of Ninkasi Brewing.
If you are unable to pick up your packet on Friday, it will be available to you on Sunday, September 24 at 8:00 a.m. at Richardson Park.
The race starts at 9:00 a.m. sharp. We suggest you come a few minutes early to join the hive and get ready to fly.
In addition to your workout wear, we encourage all participants to dress like a bee. There will be prizes for best bee costume, human and canine.
Fern Ridge temps average in the mid-70s in late September.
There will be one water station along the route at the halfway point. More, if the weather is hot.
Richardson Park will be open to race participants only. From Clear Lake Road, turn on Richardson Park Road, then make a left at the T (you will remain on Richardson Road). Follow Richardson Park Road to the parking lot. The race begins next to the parking lot.
We recommend storing your items in your car during the race. The parking lot at Richardson Park is open to race participants only.
Enjoy food and drink from our 5k sponsors and shave ice from Sasquatch.
Race timing and results by Eclectic Edge Racing will be available online post-event.
An award ceremony will be held for the top finishers by gender and age. We will also give awards for the top bee costumes in the adult, kid, and dog categories.