13th Annual Canby Dahlia Run

It is with great excitement that we announce the 2024 Canby Dahlia Run! This beloved community event celebrates health, wellness and, of course, being immersed in "The Garden Spot's" stunning natural beauty, farmlands, and scenic rural areas. 

This will be the 13th Annual Canby Dahlia Run and the first in-person run after the pandemic. This year, the run is being organized by the Canby Area Chamber of Commerce and we are excited that the run's founder, Paul Carlson, is helping us bring the run back to fruition! 

Beneficiary: This run will help us fund the Canby Area Chamber of Commerce's brand new 501(c)3 Non-Profit - The Canby Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation (EIN # 99-2267273) .

The Canby Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation has been organized to support the general welfare and prosperity of the Canby area business community and through collaboration and support of workforce education in our schools, including readiness, and development activities with a goal of ensuring a qualified pool of candidates exists to fulfill local area workforce vacancies and to support new and existing entrepreneurs through education and financial funding where possible while keeping local businesses stable and resilient.  A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to our local School District to support activities which are in keeping with our mission.

New this year: 

• This year will be a 5k / 10 k run and walk. We will work back up to having a 1/2 marathon in the coming years as this event grows, but we want to make sure we do this with great care to ensure you have the most positive experience possible!
• The route has changed!  This year the event will start and finish at Swan Island Dahlias! We are in the final stages of solidifying the route to ensure accuracy. Once that has been accomplished, a detailed description of the route will be updated here.
• This run will be chip timed. We will be using Athletic Timing for this event using UHF coded chips on the bibs.  The Start/Finish will include a camera and LED display clocks and live results. Results will also be available online. 
   
  Registration: Your entry fee includes parking, sponsor provided "swag", a Canby Dahlia Run official race t-shirt (depending on registration date), finishers medal (depending on registration date), parking, post-run nutrient boosting snacks, and  and entry to the Swan Island Dahlia Festival.     We highly encourage early registration. The closer you get to race day, the higher the fees! 
   
  Register in Advance: Through RunSignUp.com.  
   
  Register On the Day: If the event is not sold out, runners may register on the day starting at 6:30 am and may be limited.  If we sell out, we will announce that information on our Facebook page for the Canby Dahlia Run and through RunSignUp.com. 
   
  We recommend you like and follow our page to make sure you receive those updates. Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/CanbyDahliaRun/. 
   
  Course: The start and finish of this run takes place at Swan Island Dahlias, the largest and leading grower of Dahlias in the United States! Both the 5k and 10k courses are on public roads and contain a small stretch of gravel roads.  The course closes at 11:00 am. Any participants still out on the course are encouraged to continue, however the water station will be removed, and the finish line area dismantled. 
   
  Packet Pick Up: Race packets may be picked up prior to race day at Swan Island Dahlias located at 995 NW 22nd Ave, Canby, OR 97013.
• In Advance:  
  Location: Canby Area Chamber of Commerce  
                   191 SE 2nd Avenue, Canby, Oregon 97013  
  Date/Times: Monday Only, September 9, 2024 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm 
   
  Location: Swan Island Dahlias  
   995 NW 22nd Ave, Canby, OR 97013 
• Thursday, September 12, 2024 between 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm   
• Friday, September 13, 2024 between 1:00pm - 4:00pm  

       Day of the Race:  Saturday, September 14th - the morning of the race, beginning at 6:30 am at the Check-In / Packet Pick Up Booth at Swan Island Dahlias 
 
Parking: We strongly encourage carpooling as parking will be limited. Parking will be onsite at Swan Island Dahlias in a grass field and as directed by Swan Island Dahlia staff.  Swan Island Dahlias will have free parking in a grass field and as directed by their staff.  If you have teams or multiple runners, we ask that you carpool as parking will be limited.
 
Drop Bag Service: Because the run starts and finishes in the same location, no drop bag services will be available.   
 
Toilets: There will be portable toilets and an aid station available in the start/finish staging area for race participants.  There will be no toilets available inside the offices or gift shop at Swan Island Dahlias. 
 
Important Times:  
6:30 am - Day of Registration opens.  
6:30 am - Day of Check-In. T-shirts and the chipped bib # will be assigned at the time of Check-In for those registered in advance.  
8:00 am is the 10k start time.  Please assemble at the start line accordingly.  Walkers should assemble behind the runners at the appointed start time. 
8:15 am is the 5k start time.  Please assemble at the start line accordingly.  Walkers should assemble behind the runners at the appointed start time. 
11:00 am is when the course will officially be closed. 
 
Aid Stations:  An aid station will be at the staging area near the start/finish line. 
 
Water Stations:  Be sure to maximize pre-race hydration as there will be one water station along the 10k route.  
 
Weather:  Check the forecast and dress accordingly.  As is typical for Oregon, things can change one way or the other. This race will happen rain or shine. There will be no refunds for inclement weather, including delays or cancelations. 

T-Shirts:  Each participant that registers by the deadline will receive a race t-shirt. At the point registrations are closed on RunSignUp.com, no more T-shirts will be promised. 
 
The Finish Line: Medals will be awarded at the finish line after the race.  

The course closes at 11:00 am. Any participants still on the course are  encouraged to continue to the finish, however the water station will be removed, and the finish line area dismantled by 11:00 am.  Each particpant will receve a fresh-cut Dahlia from Swan Island Dahlias at the finish line!

After Party: There will be water and light snacks available for participants at the finish line. You may also purchase food at the various food carts on site and we encourage you to visit our local downtown areas to patronize our wonderful variety of food and beverage options and take part in events going on in Canby’s bustling downtown areas. Check the Canby Area Chamber of Commerce’s website for ongoing events.   
 
Awards: All participants that finish the race will receive a medal. Overall awards will be given to the top 3 male and top 3 female runners based on chip times for the 5k and 10k.  We DO NOT MAIL OUT AWARDS after the race, they must be picked up at the race.  
 
Can I switch my distance?  We do not allow switching as this would require you to make up the difference in race day pricing, which cannot be accommodated on race day. You may switch DOWN, but with no refund in pricing. Any additional funds will be sent to the Canby Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation's 501(C)3 nonprofit as a donation. 
 
What if I am unable to run on race day?  Registration is non-transferrable, and non-refundable. If you are unable to run on race day and you have already registered, your registration fee will be sent to the Canby Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation 501(C)3 nonprofit as a donation. 
 
How close is the start to the finish?  The start and finish lines are both at Swan Island Dahlias. You'll be running a loop which will bring you back to the starting line for the finish. 
 
Is the course hilly?  The course is relatively flat with paved roadways for the majority of the course with the exception of one stretch of road that is a gravel and a grass path leading up to the finish line.  There is one section of gravel road along the course along Holly Street, and in the final stretch, you will run to the finish line across a grass pathway through the Dahlia fields.

UPDATED 6/26/2024:  5k Course Map with elevations:  https://api.coros.com/coros/data/share-track?regionId=1&id=461530235092041728                                10K Course Map coming soon.
 
Can I run with my dog (or other pet)? 
We love your dogs and all animals, however, for safety reasons, we do not allow dogs or other pets on the course.  Please leave your dogs and other pets at home.  Dogs or other pets may not be left on the property unattended, or in any vehicle parked at the event venue.  This is for their care and safety.

What about use of Strollers, Baby Joggers, Wheelchairs, Hand Cycle, Barefoot? 
The course is mostly pavement with one gravel road and a small section of grass.  No strollers are allowed.  If your wheelchair, handcycle and bare feet are able to manage on these terrains, we welcome you. 

Headphones: Headphones are allowed but not encouraged. If you must wear them, one ear only please. This is for your safety and the safety of those around you.  

We hope you will enjoy all the sights, sounds and natural beauty of Canby while you are in the zone and running the race.   

All other inquiries should be emailed to us (NO SPAM PLEASE - We have enough work to do).