The 2022 Aquafina OTC Butte to Butte is back, occurring Monday, July 4th, 2022. What a great way to ring in The 4th of July by participating in Eugene’s longest running community road race since beginning in 1973! This year, you may choose from a 10k run/walk, a 5k run, or the 4 Mile Mayor’s Fitness Walk. The entire event is brought to you by the great folks at Oregon Track Club, who definitely know…
The Oregon Track Club and Eclectic Edge Racing is happy to report that the 2021 Aquatfina OTC Butte To Butte race is on the schedule for August 22nd, 2021. Of course, nothing is certain in the world of racing through a pandemic so there are never any guarantees, but so far, it’s ON!! This event, like many others, had to be canceled in 2020, and registration from last year will be carried over for 2021.…
Come out to Eugene for the 4th of July this year to run the 2018 Aquafina OTC Butte to Butte. There will be a 5k and a 10k run, as well as the 4.5 Mile Mayor’s Walk. This race is USATF Sanctioned and Certified. Since this is a point to point race, there will be shuttles available at the corner of 5th Avenue and Pearl Street for runners and at the bus stop at 4th…
Here’s what Run Oregon has been keeping an eye on this week. Remember, if you know a really cool small race, an important registration deadline, or other fun running news, please send it our way so we can share it with our readers! First, some races running this weekend/next weekend that are worth checking out: Who likes low-cost runs? The Stayton Fun Run is only $10 for any distance: 3k walk or run, 5k trail run,…
We know you’ve been inundated with race previews and rodeo posters and parade route maps and fireworks invitations because, somehow, the 4th of July is just around the corner already. There are so many to decide from and they all look incredibly fun, but it’s hard to choose! I’m going to tell you about just one more, though…the Butte to Butte! It’s in Eugene, on July 4th, and is sponsored by Aquafina and put on by the…
The Fourth of July this year occurs on a Monday – and that means, if you are crazy like me, you can sign up for races on Saturday, Sunday AND Monday! I love it when the holiday falls on a weekday like this, purely for this reason. Call me addicted. This year will be the very first year I will be participating in the Aquafina Butte to Butte event, which is a longstanding (43rd annual…
Forget February, with all its rain and clammy chill; think instead about the warm, sunny days and races where you actually want to hang around and have a beer with friends rather than head home for a warm shower. Keeping in mind my favorite events may sound bor-ing to you, here’s a little about my “race style” to help you decide if these might be races you’d like to do. I like locally-owned events –…
