The Homer Races: The Homer Classic 5k and The Homer Parade Mile!
- Date Sat 8th August 2026 - Sun 9th August 2026
- Time 9:45AM PDT
- Location Silverton, Oregon
- Price $11.60 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a weekend of fun and fitness at The Homer Races in beautiful Silverton, Marion! Taking place on Saturday, August 8, and Sunday, August 9, 2026, this exciting event includes The Homer Parade Mile and The Homer Classic 5K. Kick off the festivities on Saturday morning by leading the parade in the Homer Parade Mile, where runners of all ages can enjoy the thrill of racing through downtown Silverton, cheered on by enthusiastic spectators. The mile run starts at 9:45 AM, with registration available until 9:15 AM.
Then, on Sunday, lace up your running shoes for The Homer Classic 5K, starting at 9:00 AM at Silverton High School. This scenic race features a flat course that takes you past the Historic Gallon House Bridge, the only covered bridge in Marion County. Participants can also register for the "Do the Duo" option, competing in both the mile and 5K for a chance to win overall titles, while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow runners. Don’t miss out on this fantastic community event that supports local schools and promotes fitness—mark your calendars for August 8-9, 2026!
Then, on Sunday, lace up your running shoes for The Homer Classic 5K, starting at 9:00 AM at Silverton High School. This scenic race features a flat course that takes you past the Historic Gallon House Bridge, the only covered bridge in Marion County. Participants can also register for the "Do the Duo" option, competing in both the mile and 5K for a chance to win overall titles, while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow runners. Don’t miss out on this fantastic community event that supports local schools and promotes fitness—mark your calendars for August 8-9, 2026!
Organiser's Description
NEW EVENT! The Homer Parade Mile.
LEAD THE HOMER DAVENPORT COMMUNITY FESTIVAL PARADE! The Homer Parade Mile is Saturday morning, August 8. 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 5k on Sunday to see who is the overall mile/5k winner.
Here are the Homer Davenport Community Festival Race options:
1 MILE RUN: Saturday, August 8, 9:45am start time.
Runners ages 0-12, $5
Runners over 13, $10
Day of registration ends at 9:15am.
5K RUN: Sunday, August 9, 9:00am start time.
$25 until May 1: $30 May 1 - August 8 (online registration ends at 5:00pm) : $35 day of race.
DO THE DUO, 1MILE/5K RUNS: Run the Mile on Saturday, the 8k on Sunday.
Pre-register for both events and save $5 on registration.
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 8. 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 9,THE HOMER CLASSIC 5K start and finish of is Silverton High School, 1456 Pine St., Silverton, OR. There is plenty of parking at the high school.
The 5k 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.
LEAD THE HOMER DAVENPORT COMMUNITY FESTIVAL PARADE! The Homer Parade Mile is Saturday morning, August 8. 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 5k on Sunday to see who is the overall mile/5k winner.
Here are the Homer Davenport Community Festival Race options:
1 MILE RUN: Saturday, August 8, 9:45am start time.
Runners ages 0-12, $5
Runners over 13, $10
Day of registration ends at 9:15am.
5K RUN: Sunday, August 9, 9:00am start time.
$25 until May 1: $30 May 1 - August 8 (online registration ends at 5:00pm) : $35 day of race.
DO THE DUO, 1MILE/5K RUNS: Run the Mile on Saturday, the 8k on Sunday.
Pre-register for both events and save $5 on registration.
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 8. 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 9,THE HOMER CLASSIC 5K start and finish of is Silverton High School, 1456 Pine St., Silverton, OR. There is plenty of parking at the high school.
The 5k 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.
Races
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Homer's Classic 5K Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (9:00AM PDT)
$27.50
SUNDAY Event Date: 5k start and finish at Silverton High School. 1456 Pine St. Silverton, OR US 97381 $15.00 for technical style t-shirt Registrations after July 14 are not guaranteed a shirt. Packet pick up and day of registration, 7:15am-8:45am -
Homer's Parade Mile Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th August 2026 (9:45AM PDT)
$11.60
SATURDAY Event Date: $15.00 for technical style t-shirt Registrations after July 14 are not guaranteed a shirt.
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