Run for the Oaks
This is the 10th annual Run for the Oaks at Left Coast Cellars! The course will predominantly be on gravel roads or off-road with trail and paved road segments. The run will meander throughout the Left Coast Cellars estate and runners will pass oak forests, vineyards, and gardens with spectacular views of the Willamette Valley. This run has been created to raise funds for our Oak Savanna Restoration Project. The goal of the project is to model how ecological integrity can coincide with responsible industry.
Great Event
Complimentary wine tasting!
Participant T-Shirts
Finishers receive a custom wine glass
Event professionally chip timed
Free Parking
We hope to see you out there!
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.
Bush Park Thursday Night Races – August 2026
Join us this August for another exciting season of Bush Park Thursday Night Races! Whether you're chasing a personal best or just out for some fun with the local running community, this family-friendly series is a summer favorite.
🏃 Race Info & Registration
This year’s 3K and 5K courses have remained the same from the previous year, and the overall race format remains the same.
Online registration is available via RunSignUp and is highly encouraged. Same-day registration will also be available onsite as in previous years.
💡 Pro tip: Register for multiple races at once to save on processing fees!
Online registration closes each Wednesday night before race day.
Kids' races (500m & 1600m) are in-person registration only, on race night.
📅 Race Nights & Schedule
Join us on Thursdays: August 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th — final week being Ribbon/Awards Night!
WVRR club members get discounts on all our races, so be sure to join the club. Your membership fees go directly to making these races happen and towards our donation programs and our annual Kelsy Oldham Memorial Scholarship. To learn more, visit our site linked above.
Evening Schedule:
**Please note that on May 1st, WVRR will be notified about its application for a special grant to go towards registration fees for youth participants. This grant will help reduce the cost of each youth participant's registration fees. Please be on the lookout for emails from WVRR and social media posts if this price change happens.
5:00 PM – Registration Table Opens
6:00 PM – 3000 Meters (Open to All) – $10
6:20 PM – 500 Meters (Ages Under 7) – FREE
6:35 PM – 1600 Meters (Ages 7–12) – FREE
6:50 PM – 5000 Meters (Open to All) – $10
💙 Community Impact
Your participation helps support:
Local High School Cross Country Teams
The Kelsy Oldham Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Willamette Valley Road Runners
🚫 Friendly Reminders
For everyone’s safety, no strollers or pets are allowed on the race courses.
2025 Race Results are here
Thank you for supporting Salem Free Clinics, we exist to be an expression of Christ’s love to bridge the gap in healthcare access by providing quality compassionate care at no cost to those in need. Last year’s race was a huge success, raising more than $41,000! This year, we are excited to announce that we will have both an in-person and virtual race option again!
Register by July 23rd to be guaranteed a free t-shirt (only adult sizes available)!
• $30 for Early Bird Pricing | $35 starting July 23rd as well
• $15 registration fee for ages 6-12
• Ages 5 and below register for free (no t-shirt included)
NOTE TO IN-PERSON PARTICIPANTS: At our event, we ask that you keep your furry friends at home. Thank you!
NOTE TO VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS: Run or walk your distance between August 8th and August 15th and keep track of your time to send to Huber Timing if you want it posted. To post your time, follow the instructions in your Welcome Email sent at the race start time on August 8th.
A note on Start Times: The organizers encourage starting early in the day. Registration desk opens at 7:00 AM and closes at 9:00 AM. All routes close and are swept at 5:00 PM. Century riders have to meet checkpoints for timely finish. No mass starts will be organized. Please enjoy riding together, but single file lines are mandatory in the presence of 4-wheeled traffic.
Details on the individual route options may be found at routes.coveredbridgetour.org
Participate in one or all of the STRIDE run/walk events! Taking place in some of Salem’s most loved parks and held once a month on a Saturday morning, May-September. Strollers and dogs on a leash are welcome!
Bibs are available for pick up at/on the day of the event. For this event, bibs are available near Phillips' Field. Parking off Cross and Yew Streets will put you closer to the start/finish area.
Maps are emailed to participants after 5 p.m. on Friday, the night before the event.
This event taking place in Bush's Pasture Park utilizes a mixture of both soft and hard trail surfaces.