Eugene is a college town and a running city. From the University of Oregon campus to the park trails to the unique neighborhood side streets, it is just a great place to go for a run. And even better place to go for a race. The Eugene Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, and Duck Dash are all taking place in one major running weekend April 27 and 28. With races starting and ending at Hayward Field,…
After several years on the fence between the duck and beaver legacies, the Eugene Marathon was what put me firming in the green and yellow camp. I hope that doesn’t mean I have to pay attention to football now… This staple event begins with the Health & Fitness Expo on Friday or Saturday. You get to pick up your bib and goodie bag, see the starting area, check out lots of merch, and envision your…
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).…
Virtual races. I get it. We’re over it. It’s been a YEAR or maybe more like THREE years from the feels. We want to return to real start lines, real race day jitters and logistical “what time do I need to eat?” and “where do I park?” questions. And we are almost there!! In this crazy Covid Marathon, we can see the finish line, though we’re not really 100% sure how far away it is.…
Eugene, OR—In April of 2021, the Eugene Marathon will return to Hayward Field at the University of Oregon. The event will take place April 24-25, 2021 and consists of the Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and Kid’s Duck Dash; all races will finish on the track at the newly renovated and always iconic Hayward Field. “Our event is all about celebrating the legacy of track & field and running in our community and there is nowhere…
This is our weekly (usually) post highlighting low-cost races, races that may cost more but for a cause we think is important, and price increases or deadlines. We usually do the upcoming weekend and the one after that, so if you’re feeling good and want to jump in a race without blowing your budget, these are good options! Check the full Run Oregon Race Calendar here. We consider a race to be low cost based…
This spring I set a goal to PR at the Eugene Marathon, but when an injury derailed my plans to run, I didn’t want to miss this event entirely. Fortunately, this race is as fun to watch as it (presumably) is to run, and I absolutely loved being a spectator in TrackTown USA. The Eugene Marathon gets a lot of well-deserved credit for positive crowd support, and I saw first-hand this comes from planning a…
Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, too. If you’re in the know on a race that you think others need to check out, let us know via email, twitter, or facebook! Let’s Get Ready To “Runnnnnnn-ble!”…
Eugene Marathon 2019 is approaching fast. If you are signed up and training, it’s getting real! The preview runs are a big help to those wanting a friendly group run and getting to know the course. I went to Preview 1, last Saturday. I knew the course is slightly different than last year, so I wanted to get a little taste of it. I also wanted to experience the course while “not racing.”I felt as if…
I ran in High School. I wasn’t half bad either! After graduating, like many, I stopped running and started adulting. Little did I know as a young adult, running can really help you adult better! I started running as a 31 year old “adult.” I had just moved to a new town. I only knew a handful of people, zero being runners. I was a lone runner, who really didn’t know much. Running now was…
