4.5 Mile Trail Run at Silver Falls
- Date Sat 7th March 2026
- Location Silverton, Oregon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating outdoor adventure at the 16th Annual 4.5 Mile Trail Run at Silver Falls on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in the picturesque Silverton, Marion! This year, the event features an exciting new single-track course that promises stunning views and a more accessible elevation gain, making it perfect for everyone from seasoned ultra runners to casual participants.
Runners will have a full six hours to complete as many loops of the 4.5-mile course as they desire, allowing for a flexible experience. Whether youβre looking to conquer just one loop, tackle a half marathon by running three loops, or go the distance with a 50K challenge, this event has something for everyone. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow participants and take advantage of the well-stocked aid station at the start/finish of each loop, complete with refreshments and snacks to refuel your energy. Join us at the beautiful Silver Falls State Park and immerse yourself in nature while pushing your limits in this fun and scenic trail run!
Runners will have a full six hours to complete as many loops of the 4.5-mile course as they desire, allowing for a flexible experience. Whether youβre looking to conquer just one loop, tackle a half marathon by running three loops, or go the distance with a 50K challenge, this event has something for everyone. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow participants and take advantage of the well-stocked aid station at the start/finish of each loop, complete with refreshments and snacks to refuel your energy. Join us at the beautiful Silver Falls State Park and immerse yourself in nature while pushing your limits in this fun and scenic trail run!
Organiser's Description
The time has come to finally change up the Buck Mountain trail run, and we're excited to announce the all-new "4.5 Mile Trail Run at Silver Falls" with an all-new very scenic single-track course and much less elevation gain than the old course. Same start/finish area as we all know and same start time 9am. 16th annual event!
HERE'S THE BIG CHANGE! THE COURSE AND TIMING WILL BE OPEN FOR 6 HOURS TO ALLOW RUNNERS TO COMPLETE AS MANY LOOPS AS THEY DESIRE IN THAT TIMEFRAME! Training for an ultra? Here's your opportunity! Only want to run the course once for 4.5 miles and be done? Perfect! Want to run a very fun and scenic Half Marathon? Awesome, run 3 loops and you got it! We are here for you and will time you every lap of the way and post results, individual lap times and pace after every loop is completed. Aid station at the start/finish of each loop on the course. We will have our usual spread of refreshments, food, beer and snacks for after you finish. Come enjoy a day with us at the beautiful and very scenic Silver Falls St. Park and explore some of the back country single track trails that the park has to offer.
ALL NEW 4.5 MILE LOOP COURSE! Very scenic trail run on mostly single track trail mixed with a few gravel and paved sections. Elevation gain and loss of around 430 feet total.
Run as many loops as you desire in 6 hours!
- Run 1 loop and be done
- Run 2 loops for 9 Miles
- Run 3 loops for a Half Marathon (13.5 Miles)
- Run 4 loops for 18 Miles
- Run 5 loops for 22.5 Miles
- Run 6 loops for 27 Miles
- Run 7 loops for a 50K (31.5 Miles) and so on
Aid Station at the start/finish of each loop at mile 4.5
Course will close and timing will be complete at 6 hours!
Start Cutoff Time - 2:30pm 5 1/2 Hours
Finish Cutoff Time - 3:00pm 6 Hours
HERE'S THE BIG CHANGE! THE COURSE AND TIMING WILL BE OPEN FOR 6 HOURS TO ALLOW RUNNERS TO COMPLETE AS MANY LOOPS AS THEY DESIRE IN THAT TIMEFRAME! Training for an ultra? Here's your opportunity! Only want to run the course once for 4.5 miles and be done? Perfect! Want to run a very fun and scenic Half Marathon? Awesome, run 3 loops and you got it! We are here for you and will time you every lap of the way and post results, individual lap times and pace after every loop is completed. Aid station at the start/finish of each loop on the course. We will have our usual spread of refreshments, food, beer and snacks for after you finish. Come enjoy a day with us at the beautiful and very scenic Silver Falls St. Park and explore some of the back country single track trails that the park has to offer.
ALL NEW 4.5 MILE LOOP COURSE! Very scenic trail run on mostly single track trail mixed with a few gravel and paved sections. Elevation gain and loss of around 430 feet total.
Run as many loops as you desire in 6 hours!
- Run 1 loop and be done
- Run 2 loops for 9 Miles
- Run 3 loops for a Half Marathon (13.5 Miles)
- Run 4 loops for 18 Miles
- Run 5 loops for 22.5 Miles
- Run 6 loops for 27 Miles
- Run 7 loops for a 50K (31.5 Miles) and so on
Aid Station at the start/finish of each loop at mile 4.5
Course will close and timing will be complete at 6 hours!
Start Cutoff Time - 2:30pm 5 1/2 Hours
Finish Cutoff Time - 3:00pm 6 Hours
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20024 Silver Falls Hwy SE, Silverton, 97381, OR, United States
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