Independence Days: The second day of Independence Days in Independence will kick off at noon with a parade put on by the Monmouth-Independence Rotary Club. Sponsored by the Willamette Valley Road Runners, begins at 11 am on July 4th, just before the Children's Parade. The run is from City Hall in Monmouth to City Hall in Independence. It has been a part of the celebration for over 40 years. To find out more, contact the Willamette Valley Road Runners. CHILDREN'S MINI PARADE. • 4th of July Mini-Marathon, Monmouth Independence Days, Independence to Monmouth: Take part in the Monmouth-Independence festivities by participating in this 2.6-mile fun run. Oregon is preparing for a packed Independence Day celebration with fireworks shows, parades, festivals, and family-friendly activities planned from the coast to the valley and beyond. 2.6 miles (mostly downhill) ONE-WAY fun run along the Monmouth Independence 4th of July Parade route. Titled Mini-Marathon because it is a 10th of a full marathon! Course: Starting the race near Monmouth City Park, and it will end at Main Street in Independence. Fourth of July Monmouth Mini Marathon (Monmouth to Independence) $20 Details: Where: 151 Main St. W, Monmouth, OR When: July 4, 2024 11:30am Packet Pickup: Early pick-up July 3rd at Independence Anytime Fitness from 12-7pm or Day of Race from 8-1030a behind Monmouth City Hall (add $10 for DOR) REGISTER HERE! 2.6 mile (mostly downhill) one way fun run along the route of the Monmouth Independence 4th of July Parade. Titled Mini-Marathon because is a 10th of a full marathon! Course starts at the Monmouth City Park area near the construction of the new city hall in Monmouth, OR and ends at the Independence Library in Independence, OR. Towns big and small will be honoring Independence Day with celebrations and fireworks displays across Oregon between July 3-5. Here's a roundup of 32 fireworks shows and events happening in Oregon. Intro 2.6 mile (mostly downhill) run or walk along the 4th of July parade route. Begins at the Monmouth City Hall and ends on 2nd St in Independence (Library) Join us on Independence Day 2025, Friday, July 4th at beautiful Champoeg State Park for the 11th Annual Independence Day 5K • 10K • Half Marathon. Champoeg State Park is the perfect setting to celebrate our national pastime of working hard and partying in equal measure. What: Choose from 3 distances! Half Marathon, 5K or 10K. This post will cover: – Facts to know about Monmouth and Independence, OR – Hotels and other accommodations around Monmouth – Where to eat in Monmouth and Independence – Things to do in and around Monmouth/Independence – Best day trips from Monmouth, Oregon Updated: June 2025. Originally published: Oct 2018. Join us for this fun community event!!! <p>2.6 mile (mostly downhill) ONE WAY fun run along the route of the Monmouth Independence 4th of July Parade. Titled Mini-Marathon because is a 10th of a full marathon! </p> <p>Course starts at the new city hall in Monmouth, OR and ends at the Independence Library in Independence, OR. To find more information about our annual Independence Days Celebration, visit our webpage here. The parade begins at historic Western Oregon University in Monmouth and travels Monmouth/Independence Hwy 51 (aka Main St. in Monmouth and Monmouth St. in Independence) to end at Riverview Park in Independence. Please note that side streets will close ahead of the parade and remained closed for approximately 2 – 3 hours as the parade passes by. 2.6 mile (mostly downhill) ONE WAY fun run along the route of the Monmouth Independence 4th of July Parade. Titled Mini-Marathon because is a 10th of a full marathon! Start the countdown to Independence early with us! Join in the excitement as we gear up for our annual Independence Days celebration from July 3-5, 2024, in none other than Independence, Oregon. Prepare to be immersed in a festive atmosphere filled with bustling vendors, electrifying concerts, and dazzling fireworks displays. The 2024 Independence Days celebration schedule is here! From fun & games and the annual talent show to live concerts and the best fireworks show in Oregon, we are jam-packing July 3-5 with community-centered excitement! Starting near Monmouth City Park and finishing at Main Street in Independence, participants will enjoy an exhilarating run with a gentle elevation drop of 47 feet, all while being cheered on by enthusiastic supporters along the parade route. 2.6 mile (mostly downhill) ONE WAY fun run along the route of the Monmouth Independence 4th of July Parade. Titled Mini-Marathon because it is a 10th of a full marathon! Course: Starting the race near Monmouth City Park and it will end at Main Street in Independence. Location: Downtown Monmouth, Independence On July 3 and 4, the cities of Monmouth and Independence will host festivals with events ranging from children’s arts and crafts and a vintage car show to fireworks and live music. The “Independence Days” celebration in Independence honoring the Fourth has been around since 1902.
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