The days are getting darker, the temps are dipping, and before we know it, the 2026 Run to Stay Warm will be here!
This fun event, held on November 22, is a Eugene tradition that’s been going strong for more than a decade. It’s a family-friendly race along Eugene’s beautiful river paths, raising money for EWEB’s Customer Care Program.
Choose between a half marathon, 10K, or 5K and bring your kiddo along for the free kids’ race. All courses start and finish at Eugene’s new Downtown Riverfront Park, winding through Alton Baker Park and along the beautiful Willamette River. It’s a flat, fast course with great swag (yay for beanies), a fun post-race party, and a great way to kick off the holiday season.
Sure, the temperatures may not be very high, but you’ve earned the right to stand outside and enjoy a cold (or hot) beverage! Celebrate at the post-race party at Downtown Riverfront Park, with coffee from Palace Bakery, beer for runners 21 and older from Viking Brewing, grilled cheese from Franz Bakery, and plenty more.
Planning to run with family or your run club? Be sure to sign up together! Register three or more people at the same time and you’ll get 10% off through the Family & Friends Discount. Race shirts are also available for purchase while supplies last.
This is a walker-friendly event, with courses open for 3.5 hours to accommodate participants moving at approximately a 16-minute-mile pace. So grab your friends and family, bundle up, and come on out to Run to Stay Warm!
