If you are running the 2017 Eugene Marathon or half marathon (or know someone who is), it would probably be in your best interest to download their new race app (available for free for both Apple and Android). Here is what you will get with the app: Since most of us have our smartphones with us up to the race (and sometimes even during) all of the race weekend information will be located in one, easy to access spot.…
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 aren’t runners or aren’t familiar with Eugene. Where runners want support most at the Eugene Marathon A while ago, we asked on the RunOregon facebook page, “Hey Eugene Marathon runners –…
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 thousands of pedestrians, but half of them will be tired and not so good at walking or making judgments. 3. Bring your running shoes. You’ll be able to park and jog (or at least…
