Although debates about beavers and ducks rages throughout the football and basketball seasons, for one lovely day in spring, we should all want to be a duck! The Eugene Marathon, along with the 5K and Half Marathon, is the chance for everyday runners to cover the same streets and trails as world-class athletes. And to finish on Hayward Field to the cheering of all your fans (and all the fans for the other finishers too).…
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 and 5K marks it’s 7th year! Last year’s race saw nearly 400 runners cross the finish line for all races combined and had 169 finishers for the half marathon. The race will start and…
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 comes with a half and 5k options) passes through beautiful parks and treeline paths that crisscross the picturesque Willamette River. The routes are home to iconic athletes and coaches Steve Prefontaine, Bill Bowerman and Ashton…
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 – what better way than a Easter themed race! The Easter Egg Stash Dash, put on by Activate Events and Eclectic Edge Racing, is held at Pre’s Trail at Alton Baker Park in…
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 course that starts in Springfield and ends in Eugene. Runners will wind through the Hayden Bridge neighborhood, Old Mohawk Road, McKenzie View Drive, and Armitage Park and be spoiled with views of the McKenzie River…
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 the Eugene Marathon and Eugene Half Marathon, of course. Saturday, April 30, I participated in the 5K that was held prior to the “main events” occurring on Sunday. The main events were the Eugene Marathon and…
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 audiences everywhere, and Katie Couric became the anchor of CBS Evening News. And in 2006, the Eugene Marathon was just coming into existence for the first time. It is now 2016. Amy Winehouse has passed, Katie Couric…
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 friendly event — please bring the family, there is a distance for all to run or walk! (Or volunteer if you don’t wish to race!). Choose from the half marathon, or the…
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 pain below his ribcage. He thought it was related to pushing his body so hard, unfortunately, it had nothing to do with his training.
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 honestly didn’t know what to think. It’s my (now) hometown race, and it’s Track Town USA, so I have exceptionally high expectations for…
