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NEW EVENT! The Homer Parade Mile.

Lead the Homer Davenport Community Festival parade! The Homer Parade Mile is Saturday morning, August 1. Runners will "lead" the parade by running the parade route through downtown Silverton, being cheered by the thousands of people lining the parade route.

The start will be on North Water St. near Silverton Middle School and finish just past Roth's Fresh Market on North First St.

Combine The Homer Parade Mile with the Homer's Classic 8k on Sunday to see who is the overall mile/8k winner.

Here are the Homer Davenport Community Festival Race options:

1 Mile run: Saturday, August 1, 9:45am start time.

Runners ages 0-9, $0

Runners ages 10-12, $5

Runners over 13, $10

Family price, up to 10 family members, $20

Day of registration ends at 9:15am.

2 Mile run/walk: Sunday, August 3, 9:00am start time.

$20 until May 1: $25 Mary 1 - July 31 (online registration ends at 5:00pm) : $30 day of race.

8k run: Sunday, August 3, 9:00am start time.

$20 until May 1: $25 May 1 - July 31(online registration ends at 5:00pm) : $30 day of race.

Do the Duo, 1Mile/8k runs: Run the Mile on Saturday, the 8k on Sunday.

$30 until May 1, $35 March 1 - July 31 (online registration ends at 5:00pm). No day of race registration for the combined races.

T-shirts, $ 15 extra. Register before July 14 to be guaranteed a shirt.

Race packets are available day of race.

The Homer Parade Mile is Saturday morning, August 1. Runners will "lead" the parade by running the parade route through downtown Silverton, being cheered by the thousands of people lining the parade route.

The start will be on North Water St. near Silverton Middle School and finish just past Roth's Fresh Market on North First St.

Sunday, August 2,The Homer Classic 8k and 2 mile run/walk start and finish of is Silverton High School, 1456 Pine St., Silverton, OR. There is plenty of parking at the high school.

The 8k run features a scenic, flat and fast course running through the Historic Gallon House Bridge, the only covered bridge in Marion County.

The races are organized by the Silverton Runners' Club. Proceeds go to support the Silverton, Gervais and Mt. Angel schools' track and cross country programs, scholarships for youth runners to attend running camps, and other local fitness activities.

No dogs or motorized vehicles permitted.

Online registration ends on Saturday, Sept. 20 at noon.

Day of registration, 5k - $45; 10k - $50. Checks or via your phone with QR code.

The Silverton Runners Club and Oktoberfest are again teaming up to host the Oktoberfest 5k and 10 races. The races have a little something for every type of runner. Track runner? The start and finish is on the Kennedy High School track. Road runner? The course meanders through the hamlet of Mt. Angel. Trail runner? Parts of the course are on gravel. Like it flat? It mostly is. Like hills? We have a couple. Like a good party after? Mt. Angel Oktoberfest! Every finisher will receive a pint glass and a ticket for a complimentary beer at the Oktoberfest. See, we got you all covered! See you there.

What you need to know:

The 10k course will be new this year.

We allow strollers, please line up in the back.

Though we like dogs, please do not bring them to run the races.

There will be day of registration.

If you register for the 10k, please maintain at least a 15:00/mile pace. The course will officially close at 10:30 so our volunteers can enjoy the Oktoberfest activities.

Proceeds from the races go to support the Kennedy, Silverton and Gervais middle & high school track and cross country programs.

Packet pick-up is Sunday (day of race) at the Kennedy High School track, starting at 7:00 AM. Day of registration will be from 7:00am to 8:45am.

To guarantee a t-shirt, register and purchase your shirt before September 1.

Please note: We will have extra shirts on race day but availability will be limited to what we have on hand.

We can't wait to see you at the races!

1/1/25 to 4/30/25, 5k - $30; 10k - $35

5/1/25 to noon on 9/13/25, 5k - $35; 10k - $40

Day of race, 5k - $45; 10k - $50

Online registration ends on Saturday, Sept. 19 at noon.

There are no refunds.