SummerFest Fun Run & Walk
About this race
Santiam SummerFest Fun Run & Walk
Saturday, July 25 • Stayton, Oregon
Kick off Santiam SummerFest with one of Stayton's favorite summer traditions—the Santiam SummerFest Fun Run & Walk!
Gather your family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors and join us on Saturday, July 25th 9am for a fun-filled morning of fitness, community, and celebration. Whether you're a seasoned runner, casual walker, or just looking for a great way to start your SummerFest experience, this event is for you. Title sponsors for the 30th Annual Santiam SummerFest include NW Preferred Federal Credit Union, Santiam Hospital & Clinics and SCTC!
Choose from two scenic courses:
🏃 5K Run/Walk
🚶 3K Run/Walk
Both routes showcase the beauty of Stayton, featuring picturesque waterways, peaceful trails, and stunning Willamette Valley scenery. Walk, jog, or run at your own pace while enjoying the fresh summer air and the energy of fellow participants.
After crossing the finish line, the fun is just beginning! Spend the day enjoying Santiam SummerFest, the Mid-Valley's premier free summer festival featuring:
🎵 Live music and entertainment
🍔 Delicious food trucks and local favorites
🛍️ Vendor marketplace and community booths
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly activities
🪓 NEW! Inaugural Lumberjack Competition
🎉 And much more!
Make a day of it and help us celebrate everything that makes our community special.
Register today, invite your friends, and be part of the excitement as we kick off Santiam SummerFest 2026!
Early registration is encouraged. We can't wait to see you at the starting line!
Pick your distance
Running
3k Run & Walk
5k Run & Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Stayton, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:49 AM and sets at 8:45 PM local time (PDT) in Stayton on July 25, 2026 — 14h 55m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — SummerFest Fun Run & Walk
100 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the 3k Run & Walk
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Hansen | 15:42 | 8:25 /mi |
| 2 | M. Payne | 15:43 | 8:26 /mi |
| 3 | J. Hansen | 15:44 | 8:26 /mi |
| 4 | W. Raba | 16:10 | 8:40 /mi |
| 5 | Audrey Puscas | 17:05 | 9:10 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
Other races near Stayton
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
Cascade Half Marathon & 10K
Frightfully Fun Run
World Run Day Virtual 5K - Salem
Turkey Trot Fun Run/Walk - 1k/5k/10k
🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Stayton
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Stayton 5K Races 4 races
- 10K Run Events in Stayton 3 races
- Stayton Running Calendar 2026 6 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 6 Stayton events
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