Hotels Near The Homer Races: The Homer Classic 5k and The Homer Parade Mile! 2026 — Silverton, OR Aug 2026

Date

August 8, 2026

Location

Silverton, OR

Venue

Silverton, OR

Start Time

9:45 AM

Entry Fee

$10.00 – $30.00

Events

Homer's Classic 5K run, Homer's Parade Mile Run

Includes

T-Shirt

The Homer Races in Silverton, Oregon starts at 9:45 AM on August 8, 2026, giving traveling runners a reasonable morning window to arrive and settle in. The event offers two distances: a 1-mile parade mile and a 5K, so you can choose based on your fitness level or use it as a warm-up race. Entry fees range from $10 to $30, making this an affordable local option. Silverton's small-town setting provides a low-key race environment ideal for runners looking to log miles without the complexity of larger events. If you're in the Pacific Northwest for summer racing or training, this early-morning start works well for getting your workout done before the day heats up.

From the Race Organizer

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 5k 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.

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