
From the Organizer
Experience the charm of Aurora like never before! Join us for a chip-timed adventure through the city's most picturesque historic streets.
Choose your challenge:
5K Main Event • Saturday, August 8 at 7:30 AM • Wind through scenic landmarks • Professional chip timing • Perfect for runners and walkers alike!
Kids' 1K Fun Run • Kicks off at 8:30 AM • Let the little champions shine! • Chip-timed for that authentic race experience
Registration Fees: • 5K Run/Walk: $35 • Kids' 1K Fun Run: Free
Last-Minute Warriors: Same-day registration opens at 6:00 AM (Note: Race shirts are NOT guaranteed)
Want to be part of the action behind the scenes? We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers!
Questions? Ready to volunteer? Contact your race director: Ronan Feely.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
84°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
10%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Aurora State Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
170 ft
Nearest Airport
SLE
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field · 24 mi
Major Hub
PDX
Portland International Airport · 27 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 Aurora Colony Days 5K and Kids 1K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
Daddy Dash
11 miles away
Molalla Firecracker 5k
13 miles away
Newberg Old Fashioned Festival 5k fun run/walk
10 miles away
Paideia Back-To-School 5k
12 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2026 Aurora Colony Days 5K and Kids 1K
Aug 8, 2026