eugene half marathon

Race Preview: 2018 Eugene Holiday Half and Hustle (Eugene)

December 1, 2018 // 0 Comments

Get into the spirt this holiday season while staying in shape by running in the Eugene Holiday Half and Hustle (5K and 10K). On December 15th, 2018 join participants in a festive race celebration. The Eugene Holiday Half Marathon & Hustle 10K [read more...]

Race Preview: Run Fast and Flat at the 2018 Eugene Marathon weekend

March 31, 2018 // 0 Comments

April not only brings the wonders of Spring to beautiful Oregon, it brings Fast and Flat to Tracktown USA! Named the “perfect race” by Runners World! Don’t miss out on the 12th year of the Eugene Marathon. This race (which also [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Easter Egg Stash Dash (Eugene)

February 28, 2018 // 0 Comments

Easter time combines two things I love – rabbits and candy, particularly those sickly sweet Cadbury cream filled eggs. Mmm! Of course spending my time eating all those candies, means I need to do a lot of running to burn it all off – [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 McKenzie River Half (Springfield)

February 25, 2018 // 0 Comments

The beautiful McKenzie River Half Marathon, hosted by Level 32 Racing, will be held on Sunday, March 25, 2018. Though not to be confused with the ever-popular trail runs along the McKenzie, this road half is an incredibly scenic point-to-point [read more...]

Race Recap: Eugene 5K and Half Marathon 4/30 and 5/1/2016

May 6, 2016 // 2 Comments

The Eugene Marathon weekend of events occurred over a spectacularly beautiful weekend in Eugene, Oregon. On Saturday, April 30, I participated in the 5K that was held prior to the “main events” occurring on Sunday. The main events were [read more...]

Ten Years Running: A Run Oregon preview of the 2016 Eugene Marathon (& Half Marathon)

February 25, 2016 // 0 Comments

Back in 2006, I was a junior in college and looking forward to a new baseball season. Pluto was demoted as a planet, Amy Winhouse’s “Rehab” won a Grammy, Joaquin Phoenix’ portrayal of Johnny Cash in Walk the Line mesmerized [read more...]

Race Preview: Easter Egg Stash Dash Half Marathon and 5K – 3/19/2016 (Eugene, Ore.)

February 5, 2016 // 0 Comments

Have you wanted to run or walk on, and truly experience, Pre’s Trail? Well, you can experience it very nicely at the Easter Egg Stash Dash Half Marathon and 5K, which takes place on Saturday, March 19 in Eugene, Oregon! This is a family [read more...]

From the Heart: Johnny Harr

August 26, 2014 // 4 Comments

I have no problem coming up with a list of reasons to skip a workout if I’m not in the mood. For Johnny Harr, he has a valid excuse, but refuses to use it. At 36, Harr was training for a 35 mile endurance run in Montana and started experiencing [read more...]

Race Recap: 2014 Eugene Marathon and Half Marathon 7/27/2014 (Eugene, Oregon)

August 8, 2014 // 2 Comments

Wow! So, a lot of people who know me, know that I am a critic when it comes to a lot of races. It takes a lot to make me pleased with an event, especially with the amount of races there are to choose from nowadays. Coming into the Eugene Marathon, I [read more...]

Eugene Marathon spectator guide: best places to cheer for your runner(s)

July 17, 2014 // 0 Comments

Race weekend is drawing near … and if you’re lucky, you’ve got a support crew heading to Eugene with you to cheer you on and help you walk back to your hotel. But 13.1 or 26.2 miles are both a long way, especially if your buddies [read more...]

Eugene Marathon spectator guide: a safe driving route to cheer at multiple miles

July 16, 2014 // 0 Comments

First and foremost: 1. Follow all instructions from Eugene Marathon volunteers and course monitors, and of course, the Eugene PD providing the course safety. 2. With your car, stay far, far away from the start/finish area. Not only will there be [read more...]

Hotels and Lodging for 2014 Eugene Marathon

May 29, 2014 // 0 Comments

If you’re looking for lodging for the 2014 Eugene Marathon, don’t wait any longer to reserve your rooms! Many of the area hotels are full already and the rest will likely fill up soon. Here are a few options … and you might want to [read more...]

Hi. My Name is Jessica and I am Addicted to Racing.

May 15, 2014 // 12 Comments

“Hi. My name is Jessica and I am addicted to racing.” Admitting you have a problem is the first step. Having a running and racing addiction is such a great thing, in my opinion. I’ve been advised that discussing my addiction openly is a good [read more...]

Put the “weekend” in “Eugene Marathon Weekend” – Day trips and activities to in Eugene

May 11, 2014 // 1 Comment

In 2009, when I ran the Eugene Marathon, my husband and I made a weekend out of it. We stayed at the adorable Secret Garden Bed & Breakfast mere blocks for Hayward Field and then zipped out to the coast the following day to the Newport Aquarium. [read more...]

Registration Open: 2014 Eugene Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k 7/26-7/27/2014 (Eugene, Oregon)

April 28, 2014 // 1 Comment

It’s open! Registration is open for the 2014 Eugene Marathon, Half Marathon, 5k and Kids Duck Dash! Can you feel the excitement already? I sure can! Have you always dreamed of running on the famous Hayward Field track, seeing everyone in the [read more...]