Race Day

2025 EVENT DATE: OCTOBER 31 – NOVEMBER 2

Cut Off Times

The Marathon and 50K events are make every attempt to run and finish the race in a timely manner (no walking the entire course please). Brisk walking allowed in the 5K, 7 Miler and Half Marathon distances with cut off times. Please see all the info here Cut Off Details

 

Results & Timing

Preliminary unofficial results will be posted during the event next to the finish line. Official results will be live streamed online during the event . Timing provided by Eclectic Edge Events featuring chip timing, announcing and individual result print outs for all days of racing! Participants must wear their assigned race bib # on the front and visible during the race and at the finish line.

 

Restrooms

There are several porta potties at the start/finish area as well as a large park restroom. All park restrooms are open as well… on course porta potty at north falls parking lot for all events and at the Smith Ck. Village aid station for the marathon and 50k.

 

Awards, Prizes & Raffle

Race day awards ceremony begins shortly after the finish of each event. Awards for the top 3 overall male and female finishers and top 3 in age groups for each event. Age groups are 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70+. Lots of prizes raffled off from all our sponsors. Raffle prize winners will be drawn each morning and posted on the board under the big white tent near the main stage.

 

Photos

Professional photographers will once again be capturing all the action at this year’s event. Photos posted within a few days online.

 

Tech T-Shirts & Finisher Awards

Shirts will be technical moisture wicking material of either a 100% polyester or a 50/50 blend. Purchase online with registration.
Mens: Small, Medium, Large, XL & XXL
Womens: XS, Small, Medium, Large & XL
Shirts are available to purchase day of race for $25. (cash or card)
Sizes and quantities are limited. Shirts must be picked up in person at the event. We do not mail shirts.
Finisher Awards: Custom medals for all finishers Friday, Saturday and Sunday!

 

Proceeds

Proceeds from this event helps park maintenance, restoration, cleanup, trail building, bridge construction/repair, and also benefits drakes crossing rural fire dept & the friends of silver falls. Race organizers cover parking and day use fees for all participants and volunteers.

 

Race Day Rules

We are guests of silver falls state park and must follow all rules. Any violation of these rules will be grounds for disqualification from the race:

1. No pets allowed. *Service Animals, please see PARK RULES regarding service animals at the park.
2. Littering is strictly prohibited. (garbage cans provided at each aid station and the start/finish area)
3. Runners must stay on designated trail at all times.
4. Runners must be respectful of all volunteers, park staff and general park users.
5. Absolutely no bandits! No bib number = no race! The park is open to anyone to run the course after the event is over.
6. All participants must wear the assigned race bib number and make visible during the run and at the finish line. If we can’t see your race number you may not be listed in the results. Please do not run through the finish line more than once!

 

Pre Race Briefing

Will begin 5 minutes before each event at the starting line. Please plan to attend to get course info and any last-minute details.

 

Headphones/earbuds

Headphones and earbuds are allowed during the run. Please be aware of your surroundings and courteous to others while using them.

 

Pets

Sorry, pets are not allowed for this event. *Service Animals, please see PARK RULES regarding service animals at the park.

 

Weather

This race takes place in early November in Oregon, so be prepared for anything! Rain, wind, or maybe a touch of snow or ice is a possibility. So far every year it has rained and temps have been chilly! If you come prepared it will make a more enjoyable experience. We strongly recommend trail shoes, jacket, gloves, hat etc… there is a drop area located at aid station #1 at 3.3 miles into the race if you need to leave anything. This event will take place rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather or acts of god beyond our control, we reserve the right to delay, postpone or cancel the event.

 

Questions

We want to make your race experience as fun and easy as possible. This website contains important details about the event. If you have a question about a topic that is not covered, please contact us at the bottom of this page and we will do our best to answer your question asap.