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 EST
- Location Silverton, Oregon
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting weekend of community and competition at The Homer Races, taking place from August 2nd to 3rd, 2025, in the charming town of Silverton, Marion. This year, the event introduces an exhilarating new addition: The Homer Parade Mile! Kick off the festivities on Saturday morning by leading the Homer Davenport Community Festival parade with a 1-mile run starting at 9:45 AM.
On Sunday, lace up your running shoes for the classic races: the scenic 8K and the 2-mile run/walk, both commencing at 9:00 AM from Silverton High School. The 8K course is particularly unique, featuring a flat and fast route that takes you through the beautiful Historic Gallon House Bridge, the only covered bridge in Marion County. Participants can also opt for the "Do the Duo" challenge, completing both the 1-mile and the 8K for a truly rewarding experience. With registration options for families and exciting prizes, this event is perfect for runners of all ages. Grab your friends and family and join in the fun while supporting local schools' track and cross country programs!
On Sunday, lace up your running shoes for the classic races: the scenic 8K and the 2-mile run/walk, both commencing at 9:00 AM from Silverton High School. The 8K course is particularly unique, featuring a flat and fast route that takes you through the beautiful Historic Gallon House Bridge, the only covered bridge in Marion County. Participants can also opt for the "Do the Duo" challenge, completing both the 1-mile and the 8K for a truly rewarding experience. With registration options for families and exciting prizes, this event is perfect for runners of all ages. Grab your friends and family and join in the fun while supporting local schools' track and cross country programs!
Organiser's Description
NEW EVENT! The Homer Parade Mile.
Lead the Homer Davenport Community Festival parade Saturday morning, run the 1 mile course before the start of the parade. Combine it 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.
$15, additional $5 for each family member up to 5 family members. 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.
$35 until March 1, $40 March 1 - August 1 (online registration ends at 5:00pm). No day of race registration for the combined races. No family discount signups for the combined option.
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 just before the start of the parade through downtown Silverton. 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 Saturday morning, run the 1 mile course before the start of the parade. Combine it 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.
$15, additional $5 for each family member up to 5 family members. 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.
$35 until March 1, $40 March 1 - August 1 (online registration ends at 5:00pm). No day of race registration for the combined races. No family discount signups for the combined option.
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 just before the start of the parade through downtown Silverton. 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. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 3rd August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$22.20
2mile 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. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 3rd August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$22.20
2 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. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd August 2025 (9:45AM EDT)
$16.90
Park 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: $15, add up to 5 family members for an additional $5/family member. No race day registration for the mile run $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 EDT)
$32.80
Test 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 - June 19 $35 June 20 - August 1 No day of registration for the combined races. $15.00 for technical style t-shirt Registrations after July 15 are not guaranteed a shirt.
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