Stayton Fun Run
Stayton, United States • 4 Jul 2027
Stayton Fun Run
The Stayton Fun Run is an annual July 4th community running event held at the Stayton Community Center in Stayton, Oregon. The event has been part of Stayton’s Independence Day celebration since 1983 and is held in conjunction with the town festival.
Race courses use both asphalt and cross-country surfaces. The event program includes these distances:
- 3K Walk
- 3K Run
- 5K Trail Run
- 10K Trail Run
Awards and participant items noted by the organizers include ribbons for top male and female finishers in five-year age groups in the 5K and 10K races. The most patriotically dressed runner receives a patriotic Denali blanket valued at $130.
The stayton festival that accompanies the run features a Kid’s and Grand Parade, a community dinner, band concerts, a variety show, kid’s games, food booths, and a fireworks display. The event location is listed as Stayton Community Center, 500 W Burnett St., Stayton, OR; the town is about 15 miles east of Salem on Highway 22.
Registration fees are listed as $15 per person for pre-registration and $20 per person for day-of registration. The race information provided emphasizes family participation within the town’s broader Independence Day activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.