15th Annual Canby Dahlia Run
- Date Sat 12th September 2026
- Time 7:00AM PDT
- Location Canby, Oregon
- Price $64.60 - $75.20
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
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Event summary
Get ready for a vibrant day of fitness and fun at the 15th Annual Canby Dahlia Run on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in the beautiful surroundings of Canby, Clackamas! This exciting event offers both 5K and 10K run/walk options, making it perfect for everyone from serious runners aiming for a personal best to those simply looking to enjoy a brisk walk amidst stunning flower fields and charming countryside.
With a start and finish at the Swan Island Dahlias, participants will experience a mostly paved course with a touch of gravel and grass, ensuring a delightful running experience. Expect chip-timed races with live results, a finisher medal, and a fresh-cut dahlia for all finishers! Plus, enjoy free entry to the Swan Island Dahlia Festival and a chance to celebrate with fellow participants at the finish line with treats and refreshments. Join over 500 enthusiastic runners and walkers in this sold-out event and make memories that bloom for a lifetime!
With a start and finish at the Swan Island Dahlias, participants will experience a mostly paved course with a touch of gravel and grass, ensuring a delightful running experience. Expect chip-timed races with live results, a finisher medal, and a fresh-cut dahlia for all finishers! Plus, enjoy free entry to the Swan Island Dahlia Festival and a chance to celebrate with fellow participants at the finish line with treats and refreshments. Join over 500 enthusiastic runners and walkers in this sold-out event and make memories that bloom for a lifetime!
Organiser's Description
_EXPERIENCE THE 15TH ANNUAL CANBY DAHLIA RUNWHERE FLOWER FIELDS, FARMLANDS, AND COUNTRYSIDE CHARM GUIDE EVERY STEP. WHETHER YOURE CHASING A PERSONAL RECORD OR ENJOYING A BRISK WALK, THIS IS A RACE LIKE NO OTHER._
Organized by the Canby Area Chamber of Commerce [https://canbyareachamber.org/], this event drew over 500 participants in 2025and weve sold out in in 2026 again!
RACE OVERVIEW
DISTANCES:
+ 5K and 10K run/walk
COURSE:
+ Start and finish at Swan Island Dahlias
+ Mostly paved roads with a short gravel stretch; 5 & 10K includes a small grass segment leading to the finish
TIMING:
+ Chip-timed by Athletic Timing
+ UHF coded bib chips
+ Live results available online and at the finish line
REGISTRATION:
+ INCLUDES: Official Race T-shirt (deadline is 8/28/26), finisher medal, free parking, and entry to the Swan Island Dahlia Festival
+ RACE-DAY NO REGISTRATION: Sold Out
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
6:00 AM Race Day Check in Opens. The Race is SOLD OUT - no race day registrations available.
7:00 AM 5K & 10K RUNNERS Start
7:05 AM 5K & 10K WALKERS Start
7:30 AM 5K Medal & Award Photos Begin (1-2-3 Place winners per age group)
8:15 AM 10K Medal & Award Photos Begin (1-2-3 Place winners per age group)
10:30 AM Course and Chip-Timing officially closes
PACKET PICKUP:
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 FROM 10:00AM-4:00PM - Canby Area Chamber Office (191 SE 2nd Ave., Canby, OR 97013)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 FROM 10:00AM-4:00PM - Canby Area Chamber Office (191 SE 2nd Ave., Canby, OR 97013)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 FROM 12:00PM-6:00PM - Canby Area Chamber Office (191 SE 2nd Ave., Canby, OR 97013)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025, 2:00-5:30PM - Swan Island Dahlias (995 NW 22nd Ave., Canby, OR 97013)
PARKING:
Free parking at Swan Island Dahlias (grass field) managed by venue staff
Carpooling recommended due to limited space
COURSE SUPPORT:
MEDICAL & AID STATION: CPR/AED & First Aid available at course start/finish.
WATER STATIONS: Located along each courseparticipants should also hydrate before the race
RESTROOMS: Portable toilets at start/finish and mid-course
POLICIES & RESTRICTIONS:
DISTANCE CHANGES: May switch down in distance (no refunds; difference goes to Chamber as donation). No switching up on race day.
REFUNDS & TRANSFERS: Non-refundable, but you may transfer your registration to someone else.
PETS: No dogs or pets on course; none may be left unattended in vehicles or at venue.
STROLLERS: Not allowed.
WHEELCHAIRS/HANDCYCLES/BAREFOOT: Welcome if terrain (pavement, gravel, grass) is manageable.
HEADPHONES/HEARING DEVICES:
* GENERAL RULE: Headphones are permitted but not encouraged; if used, one ear must remain uncovered for safety.
* ACCESSIBILITY EXCEPTION: Runners who use assistive hearing devices (e.g., AirPods, bone-conduction headphones, or other adaptive technologies) may use them in both ears, provided the transparency/adaptive sound features are enabled to allow awareness of surroundings.
* PURPOSE: These guidelines are in place to maintain runner safety and ensure participants can hear course instructions, traffic, volunteers, and other runners.
* RESPONSIBILITY: Runners using headphones are responsible for keeping volumes at safe levels and remaining attentive to their environment.
WEATHER:
This is a Rain or Shine Eventno refunds for weather delays or cancellations.
FINISH LINE & AWARDS:
_All finishers receive:_
+ Medal
+ Fresh-cut Dahlia
+ Free entry to the Swan Island Dahlia Festival
+ Top 3 male and female finishers (5K & 10K, chip times) receive awards per age divisionsmust be picked up on race day (no mailing).
* Categories are: 14 & under | 1519 | 2029 | 3039 | 4049 | 5059 | 6069 | 70+
AFTER PARTY:
+ Water and light snacks at finish line
+ Food available for purchase from on-site vendors
+ Explore Canbys downtown for additional food, drinks, and events (Canby Area Chamber of Commerce Events [https://www.canbyareachamber.org/events/canbychambercalendarofevents])
COURSE MAP:
Visit our WEBSITE [http://canbydahliarun.org] or FACEBOOK PAGE [https://www.facebook.com/CanbyDahliaRun] for both course maps.
QUESTIONS?
Email the Canby Area Chamber of Commerce for more information.
Organized by the Canby Area Chamber of Commerce [https://canbyareachamber.org/], this event drew over 500 participants in 2025and weve sold out in in 2026 again!
RACE OVERVIEW
DISTANCES:
+ 5K and 10K run/walk
COURSE:
+ Start and finish at Swan Island Dahlias
+ Mostly paved roads with a short gravel stretch; 5 & 10K includes a small grass segment leading to the finish
TIMING:
+ Chip-timed by Athletic Timing
+ UHF coded bib chips
+ Live results available online and at the finish line
REGISTRATION:
+ INCLUDES: Official Race T-shirt (deadline is 8/28/26), finisher medal, free parking, and entry to the Swan Island Dahlia Festival
+ RACE-DAY NO REGISTRATION: Sold Out
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
6:00 AM Race Day Check in Opens. The Race is SOLD OUT - no race day registrations available.
7:00 AM 5K & 10K RUNNERS Start
7:05 AM 5K & 10K WALKERS Start
7:30 AM 5K Medal & Award Photos Begin (1-2-3 Place winners per age group)
8:15 AM 10K Medal & Award Photos Begin (1-2-3 Place winners per age group)
10:30 AM Course and Chip-Timing officially closes
PACKET PICKUP:
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 FROM 10:00AM-4:00PM - Canby Area Chamber Office (191 SE 2nd Ave., Canby, OR 97013)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 FROM 10:00AM-4:00PM - Canby Area Chamber Office (191 SE 2nd Ave., Canby, OR 97013)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 FROM 12:00PM-6:00PM - Canby Area Chamber Office (191 SE 2nd Ave., Canby, OR 97013)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025, 2:00-5:30PM - Swan Island Dahlias (995 NW 22nd Ave., Canby, OR 97013)
PARKING:
Free parking at Swan Island Dahlias (grass field) managed by venue staff
Carpooling recommended due to limited space
COURSE SUPPORT:
MEDICAL & AID STATION: CPR/AED & First Aid available at course start/finish.
WATER STATIONS: Located along each courseparticipants should also hydrate before the race
RESTROOMS: Portable toilets at start/finish and mid-course
POLICIES & RESTRICTIONS:
DISTANCE CHANGES: May switch down in distance (no refunds; difference goes to Chamber as donation). No switching up on race day.
REFUNDS & TRANSFERS: Non-refundable, but you may transfer your registration to someone else.
PETS: No dogs or pets on course; none may be left unattended in vehicles or at venue.
STROLLERS: Not allowed.
WHEELCHAIRS/HANDCYCLES/BAREFOOT: Welcome if terrain (pavement, gravel, grass) is manageable.
HEADPHONES/HEARING DEVICES:
* GENERAL RULE: Headphones are permitted but not encouraged; if used, one ear must remain uncovered for safety.
* ACCESSIBILITY EXCEPTION: Runners who use assistive hearing devices (e.g., AirPods, bone-conduction headphones, or other adaptive technologies) may use them in both ears, provided the transparency/adaptive sound features are enabled to allow awareness of surroundings.
* PURPOSE: These guidelines are in place to maintain runner safety and ensure participants can hear course instructions, traffic, volunteers, and other runners.
* RESPONSIBILITY: Runners using headphones are responsible for keeping volumes at safe levels and remaining attentive to their environment.
WEATHER:
This is a Rain or Shine Eventno refunds for weather delays or cancellations.
FINISH LINE & AWARDS:
_All finishers receive:_
+ Medal
+ Fresh-cut Dahlia
+ Free entry to the Swan Island Dahlia Festival
+ Top 3 male and female finishers (5K & 10K, chip times) receive awards per age divisionsmust be picked up on race day (no mailing).
* Categories are: 14 & under | 1519 | 2029 | 3039 | 4049 | 5059 | 6069 | 70+
AFTER PARTY:
+ Water and light snacks at finish line
+ Food available for purchase from on-site vendors
+ Explore Canbys downtown for additional food, drinks, and events (Canby Area Chamber of Commerce Events [https://www.canbyareachamber.org/events/canbychambercalendarofevents])
COURSE MAP:
Visit our WEBSITE [http://canbydahliarun.org] or FACEBOOK PAGE [https://www.facebook.com/CanbyDahliaRun] for both course maps.
QUESTIONS?
Email the Canby Area Chamber of Commerce for more information.
Races
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Canby Dahlia Run - 5k Run
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th September 2026 (7:00AM PDT)
$64.60
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Canby Dahlia Run - 5k Walk
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th September 2026 (7:00AM PDT)
$64.60
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Canby Dahlia Run - 10k Run
Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th September 2026 (7:00AM PDT)
$75.20
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Canby Dahlia Run - 10k Walk
Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th September 2026 (7:00AM PDT)
$75.20
Reviews
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1 review
David
·11 months ago
A great September 10k. This was my first time and will most certainly not be my last. A great event all the way around.
Location
Swan Island Dahlias, 995 NW 22nd Avenue, Canby, 97013-4401, OR, United States
15th Annual Canby Dahlia Run
