The Homer Races: The Homer Classic 5k and The Homer Parade Mile!
Date
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 9:45 AM PDTRace options
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Quick take
Lead a parade or enjoy a scenic 5K, all while supporting youth running programs at Silverton's Homer Davenport Community Festival.
Best for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Race options
Distances & registration
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1 Mile
closes Aug 7, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
3mo 23h 56m leftHomer's Parade Mile Run
Closes Aug 7, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT · From $11.60
5K
closes Aug 8, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
3mo 1d 23h 56m leftHomer's Classic 5K run
Closes Aug 8, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT · From $27.50
Race feel
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky
FestiveJoin the Homer Davenport Community Festival for a weekend of running in Silverton, Oregon. Choose from the unique Homer Parade Mile, where you'll lead the community parade through downtown, cheered by thousands. Or, opt for the Homer Classic 5k on Sunday, featuring a scenic, flat course that crosses the Historic Gallon House Bridge. Runners can also take on both events to compete for an overall title. Proceeds from these races support local school track and cross country programs, youth running scholarships, and other fitness activities.
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the 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.
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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.