GFR Spring Princess Steps 5k 10k

101 Front St NE
Salem, OR US 97301

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Questions?

GFR Princess Steps is the Women’s Beginning Walking and Running Clinic at Gallagher Fitness Resources.  It's a 12-week clinic, held twice a year, beginning in March and August.  Three walk-only groups, two walk-to-run transition groups and one run group are options to meet individual fitness levels and goals. Weekly topics relevant to walking and running are reviewed and homework is provided. 

Since 1998, participants and leaders meet weekly during each clinic for the talks and group walk/run sessions.  A local 5k or 10k Focus Event is encouraged in celebration of improved fitness and accomplishments. In Spring 2020, with the pandemic lock-down, in-person sessions were cancelled, along with all 5k 10k events. However, participants continued to receive weekly topic content and homework, and a private Facebook group kept everyone connected and inspired. In addition, this VIRTUAL Princess Steps event was created to continue the tradition of a Focus Event.

In addition to celebrating fitness, participation in the Focus Event is also a "Graduation" of sorts.  Family, friends and Princess Steps alumni are encouraged as well.  Anyone can register and share in celebration of their achievement.

Princess Steps is synonymous with good form.  We have used "Princess Steps" since 1998 to describe and refer to good form in the Women's Clinic.  So many people, beginners and novices, over-stride, thinking that's what they're supposed to do.  Over-striding contributes to many different aches, pains and conditions that slow progress and contribute to injuries.  Consistent reminders of Princess Steps help reinforce the importance of good form and thus, decrease the risk of injury.

Results must be submitted by 11am the Monday after.

Here are options on how you can 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

 

Submit Email Results

If you would rather receive notifications and send results via email, you can choose to sign up for email notifications by entering your preferred email address. During registration, you will be asked to sign up for email which will allow you to submit your finish time.

• You will receive an email, separate from your confirmation, that contains a link with details for submitting your results.
• You will also receive a separate email with a direct link to post your results.

Suggested route in Riverfront Park with Start/Finish at the pony by the carousel

• Start at the pony by the carousel in Riverfront Park
• Head north on sidewalk and continue past the Rotary park shelter
• Go through parking lot keeping the fence on your right
• Continue north on sidewalk behind A.C. Gilbert Discovery Village
• Go through the parking lot with the power station on your left
• 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 original amphitheater, riverside
• Continue north on sidewalk towards the Water Park
• Turn right at the Water Park and continue towards Court Street
• Turn right on sidewalk and head back towards the carousel
• Finish at the pony

You are welcome to do your own 10k route.  You can also do two loops of the 5k route described above or the following suggested 10k route. 

NOTE: The suggested 10k route is subject to change pending seasonal restrictions of some Minto pathways. Please be aware of restrictions.

Start at the pony by the carousel in Riverfront Park
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 with power station on your left and cross Union Street to sidewalk
Go left on the sidewalk toward the River
Continue left (south) on the sidewalk towards 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 and go to the River
Stay along the River all the way to the Gazebo
Turn left at the Gazebo and go toward 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, east side of the power station
Continue South on sidewalk behind A.C. Gilbert Discovery Village
Go through parking lot and head back towards the carousel
Finish at the pony