Silver Falls Trail Half Marathon

Silverton, United States • 31-2 Oct-Nov 2025

Event overview

Silver Falls Trail Runs take place October 31 to November 2, 2025, at Silver Falls State Park near Silverton, Oregon. The event offers the following distances:

  • 5K
  • 7 Miler
  • 1/2 Marathon
  • Marathon
  • 50K

Entry status noted on the event page shows Friday 5K at 60% full, Saturday events sold out, and Sunday half marathon sold out. The half marathon has been featured in Runner’s World and race center magazines and was voted "Best Oregon trail half marathon" on the event page.

Courses and logistics

The 5K route runs under two waterfalls, follows Maple Ridge Trail into the canyon, and climbs back to the top of South Falls. The 7 Miler starts and finishes at the South Falls day use area, begins on a short paved road to the rim trail, and includes elevation gain and loss. The marathon course includes elevation gain, mud, rocks, a creek crossing, and multiple hills. The 50K takes place in the mid Willamette Valley near Salem. Day use and parking fees are included with entry. The event page lists nearby camping and lodging options and gives driving directions to the South Falls day use area. Sponsors for the event are listed on the event page. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
42 km
Marathon
21 km
1/2 Marathon
7 mi
7 Miler
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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