Beautiful TrackTown USA: Race Recap of Eugene Half Marathon
The very hardest part about the Eugene Marathon is the split at Mile 11 when the half marathoners start heading toward the finish line and the…
Race Recap: 2019 Eugene Marathon
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.…
Recap “Preview Run 1” Eugene Marathon and Preview for “Preview Run 2”: April 13th (Eugene)
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…
Why You Need to Run the 2018 Eugene Marathon
Affectionally known as “Tracktown”, Eugene is a mecca for runners. Home of the historic Hayward Field, the first Nike shoe made with the help…
Race Recap: 2017 Eugene Marathon
As a native Oregonian who is also a runner, I’ve always heard about the Eugene Marathon. Of course the Portland Marathon gets a lot more lip…
2016 in Review: Run Oregon’s most memorable races – Part 1
Matt: In 2014, I completed my first marathon at the Foot Traffic Flat. I vowed on that day to be done with the 26.2 mile distance. It…
2016 in Review: Run Oregon’s year of running – Part 1
Matt: My 2016 was the epitome of a pendulum. I started off 2016 on a high note, adding more and more miles with each passing day, week, and…
Fast Guy Problems: Not all who wander are lost
A lot can change in a year. With two decades of running under my belt, I have had quite the string of races connected with miles of training…
Race Recap: 2016 Eugene Marathon
I am generally a pretty positive reviewer. I don’t believe my role when discussing races and products should be “bash and dash” in nature,…
Race Recap: Eugene 5K and Half Marathon 4/30 and 5/1/2016
The Eugene Marathon weekend of events occurred over a spectacularly beautiful weekend in Eugene, Oregon. On Saturday, April 30, I participated…