The Homer Races: The Homer Classic 8k race, 2 mile run/walk, and new The Homer Parade Mile!
- Date Sat 2nd August 2025 - Sun 3rd August 2025
- Time 9:45AM PDT
- Location Silverton, Oregon
- Price $6.30 - $32.80
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting weekend of running and community spirit at The Homer Races in Silverton, Marion! Taking place from August 2-3, 2025, this vibrant event features three fantastic race options to choose from. Kick off the festivities with the brand-new Homer Parade Mile on Saturday, August 2, where participants will have the unique opportunity to lead the Homer Davenport Community Festival Parade through downtown Silverton, cheered on by enthusiastic spectators. The race starts at 9:45 AM on North Water St. and finishes near Roth's Fresh Market.
Then, on Sunday, August 3, lace up your running shoes for the Homer Classic 8K and the 2 Mile Run/Walk, both starting at 9:00 AM from Silverton High School. The 8K offers a scenic route that includes a journey over the Historic Gallon House Bridge, the only covered bridge in Marion County. With early registration prices starting as low as $20, and family-friendly options available, this event is perfect for runners of all ages and skill levels. Don't miss out on this incredible weekend of fitness, fun, and community support!
Then, on Sunday, August 3, lace up your running shoes for the Homer Classic 8K and the 2 Mile Run/Walk, both starting at 9:00 AM from Silverton High School. The 8K offers a scenic route that includes a journey over the Historic Gallon House Bridge, the only covered bridge in Marion County. With early registration prices starting as low as $20, and family-friendly options available, this event is perfect for runners of all ages and skill levels. Don't miss out on this incredible weekend of fitness, fun, and community support!
Organiser's Description
NEW EVENT! The Homer Parade Mile.
LEAD THE HOMER DAVENPORT COMMUNITY FESTIVAL PARADE! The Homer Parade Mile is Saturday morning, August 2. 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 2, 9:45am start time.
$5 for each family member. Day of registration ends at 9:15am.
2 MILE RUN/WALK: Sunday, August 3, 9:00am start time.
$20 until March 1: $25 March 1 - August 1 (online registration ends at 5:00pm) : $30 day of race.
8K RUN: Sunday, August 3, 9:00am start time.
$20 until March 1: $25 March 1 - August 1(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 March 1, $35 March 1 - August 1 (online registration ends at 5:00pm). No day of race registration for the combined races.
T-shirts, $ 15 extra. Register before July 21 to be guaranteed a shirt.
Race packets are available day of race.
The Homer Parade Mile is Saturday morning, August 2. 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 3,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.
LEAD THE HOMER DAVENPORT COMMUNITY FESTIVAL PARADE! The Homer Parade Mile is Saturday morning, August 2. 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 2, 9:45am start time.
$5 for each family member. Day of registration ends at 9:15am.
2 MILE RUN/WALK: Sunday, August 3, 9:00am start time.
$20 until March 1: $25 March 1 - August 1 (online registration ends at 5:00pm) : $30 day of race.
8K RUN: Sunday, August 3, 9:00am start time.
$20 until March 1: $25 March 1 - August 1(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 March 1, $35 March 1 - August 1 (online registration ends at 5:00pm). No day of race registration for the combined races.
T-shirts, $ 15 extra. Register before July 21 to be guaranteed a shirt.
Race packets are available day of race.
The Homer Parade Mile is Saturday morning, August 2. 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 3,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.
Races
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Homer's Classic 8K Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 3rd August 2025 (9:00AM PDT)
$27.50
CLOSED2mile and 8k start and finish at Silverton High School. 1456 Pine St. Silverton, OR US 97381 Race fees: $20 May 16 - June 19 $25 June 20 - August 2 $30 Day of race $15.00 for technical style t-shirt Registrations after July 21 are not guaranteed a shirt. Packet pick up and day of registration, 7:15am-8:45am -
2 Mile Run and Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 3rd August 2025 (9:00AM PDT)
$27.50
CLOSED2 mile and 8k start and finish at Silverton High School. 1456 Pine St. Silverton, OR US 97381 Race fees: $20 May 16 - June 19 $25 June 20 - August 2 $30 Day of race $15.00 for technical style t-shirt Registrations after July 15 are not guaranteed a shirt. Packet pick up and day of registration, 7:15am-8:45am. -
Homer's Parade Mile Run
Incl. $1.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd August 2025 (9:45AM PDT)
$6.30
CLOSEDPark at Roth's grocery. Take the shuttle to the start of the parade at Silverton Middle School. There will not be parking at the Middle School. Race fees: $5 Parade Mile Entry Fee $15.00 for technical style t-shirt Registrations after July 15 are not guaranteed a shirt. -
Homer's Parade Mile and Homer's Classic 8k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd August 2025 (9:45AM PDT)
$32.80
CLOSEDTest your mile speed and your endurance. Sign up for both the mile run and the 8k. Your combined times will be calculated to see who determine the mile/8k champion. Race fees: $30 May 16 - August 1 $15.00 for technical style t-shirt Registrations after July 15 are not guaranteed a shirt.
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