The Homer Races: The Homer Classic 8k race, 2 mile run/walk, and new The Homer Parade Mile!

🎉 New Event: The Homer Parade Mile

Lead the Homer Davenport Community Festival parade! The Homer Parade Mile is Saturday morning, August 1. 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.

🏃‍♂️ Race Options

Here are the Homer Davenport Community Festival Race options:

• 1 Mile run: Saturday, August 1, 9:45am start time.
• Cost: Runners ages 0-9, $0: Runners ages 10-12, $5: Runners over 13, $10: Family price, up to 10 family members, $20.
• Registration: Day of registration ends at 9:15am.

• 2 Mile run/walk: Sunday, August 3, 9:00am start time.
• Cost: $20 until May 1: $25 May 1 - July 31: $30 day of race.

• 8k run: Sunday, August 3, 9:00am start time.
• Cost: $20 until May 1: $25 May 1 - July 31: $30 day of race.

• Do the Duo, 1 Mile/8k runs: Run the Mile on Saturday, the 8k on Sunday.
• Cost: $30 until May 1: $35 March 1 - July 31: no day of race registration for the combined races.

👕 Additional Information

T-shirts, $15 extra. Register before July 14 to be guaranteed a shirt. Race packets are available day of race.

🏫 Race Venue

Sunday, August 2, The Homer Classic 8k and 2 mile run/walk start and finish is at Silverton High School, 1456 Pine St., Silverton, OR. There is plenty of parking at the high school.

🏞️ Course Details

The 8k run features a scenic, flat and fast course running through the Historic Gallon House Bridge, the only covered bridge in Marion County.

🏆 Community Support

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.

🚫 Rules

No dogs or motorized vehicles permitted.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the official race page: Homer Classic Race.