Official date status
The reviewed official source lists the October 17, 2026 edition, which has passed. A subsequent exact race date is not confirmed in that source. Treat the course and logistics below as previous-edition context until the organizer publishes the next edition.
Official date information checked on 2026-10-18. This check covers the date status, not entry availability or final race operations.
Silver Falls marathon day, checkpoint limits and shared trails
The weekend runs across three days, so a festival date alone is not enough for arranging travel. Select the marathon timetable when checking collection, the briefing and transport to South Falls Day Use Area. The 50K starts earlier on Saturday and has different checkpoint numbering; do not use that schedule for a marathon pacing sheet.
The published marathon checkpoints close at 11:00 at Smith Creek Village and 13:30 at North Falls. Treat these as firm decision points within the overall 15:30 finish limit. Include time spent at aid stations when assessing readiness, and follow the staff return procedure if you miss a cutoff. The organizer does not permit walking the entire marathon course.
The route includes hills and the Trail of Ten Waterfalls. Prepare for changes in footing and gradient rather than expecting road-marathon pace through the canyon. Let effort ease on climbs and leave space on descents. The park remains in public use, so pass hikers courteously and wait for a suitable opening instead of forcing a pass on a narrow trail.
The organizer warns that the canyon can become dark early beneath the tree canopy, especially in rain. Check the final equipment guidance and forecast, choose footwear you have already tested on wet trails, and keep a workable arrival plan. A sold-out category should not be treated as an invitation to arrive without an entry: use only the organizer’s approved process for any opening or transfer, and confirm the next edition independently before making a 2027 commitment.
Last-known race profile
These details identify the race page; they do not establish the next edition's operations. The previous race date does not establish the next edition. Use the confirmed date above and recheck the final participant instructions before committing to a race-day schedule.