Beverly Cleary 5K Runaway

Run! Rock! Read!

This family friendly event features both a 5K and 10K race to kick off Yamhill’s 5th Annual Beverly Cleary Literacy Celebration, held in honor of the beloved children’s book author who spent her early childhood in Yamhill. Take in the beautiful scenic vistas of the Yamhill-Carlton wine country as you race from the heart of Downtown Yamhill into the surrounding farmland. 

Grab some swag by catching up with “Running Rocker” Jason Moore as he shreds on an electric guitar while keeping an 8-minute mile pace -- and takes song requests along the route of the 5K race! 

Bring your four-legged friends! Free specialty dog treats courtesy Source Farms provided. 

CERT volunteers will take good care of you along the route with well-organized guidance and help/hydration stations.

If you're up for the challenge, register for both races!

Start Times: 

10K: 8:30 a.m. (7:30 - 8:00 a.m. check-in)5K: 10:00 a.m. (7:30 - 9:30 a.m. check-in)

Included with race registration:

"Keep it Yamhill" Silipint to fill with beer courtesy Flyboy Brewery or root beerRaffle ticket for wine country gift basket

Thank you to the Larson House for sharing their back lawn and hosting the event location. They will be open for brunch and lunch! 

Family Fun Post-Race Party: 

Free birthday cake in honor of Beverly ClearyCold brew coffee from Yamhill's Tabletop Coffee RoastersGrassfed and finished beef jerky from Source Farms McMinnville Public Library BookmobileFree copy of The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary, courtesy of local nonprofit Madeline’s Library www.madelineslibrary.comLive music with local musician Caden Livingston Kid Zone with bounce house and yard gamesMap to explore our historic town and beautiful, dog-friendly Jane Heinrich Park and nature trail for Yamhill history and Beverly Cleary fun factsRC car event featuring Beverly Cleary's beloved character Ralph S. Mouse of The Mouse and the Motorcycle fame