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2020 Races on our Radar: January 1

January 1, 2020 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Eugene Marathon

May 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #17: April 23

April 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

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, [read more...]

Recap “Preview Run 1” Eugene Marathon and Preview for “Preview Run 2”: April 13th (Eugene)

March 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Eugene Marathon – Running Traditions and #foundchange (DISCOUNT CODE!)

March 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Eugene Marathon grants 20 wishes during 2nd annual 12 Days of Wishes Program [Press Release]

December 26, 2018 // 0 Comments

The 2019 Eugene Marathon races is just around the corner (April 26-28) and we thought we’d relay a cool press release about some of the things they have going on around the holidays. The Eugene Marathon’s 12 Days of Wishes program granted [read more...]

Why Run Eugene in 2019? Here’s why.

November 12, 2018 // 4 Comments

Why would you pick Eugene Marathon to be your Spring Full or Half? I have run Eugene Marathon myself, Eugene was good to me and it’s been good to so many of my friends! I ran my my fastest marathon time at Eugene in 2018. Eugene ’18 was [read more...]

Run the New Eugene Marathon in 2019

October 31, 2018 // 0 Comments

Post courtesy of Run Oregon reader Maiah Miller Last year I addressed Why You Need to Run the 2018 Eugene Marathon and I was not wrong. All of my tips and locations of interest for runners holds true, and this year, it’s even better. For the [read more...]

2018 Races on our Radar #40: September 25

September 25, 2018 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest in the 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 [read more...]

2018 Races on our Radar #16: April 17

April 17, 2018 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest in the 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 [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...]

Why You Need to Run the 2018 Eugene Marathon

January 12, 2018 // 0 Comments

Affectionally known as “Tracktown”, Eugene is a mecca for runners. Home of the historic Hayward Field, the first Nike shoe made with the help of a waffle iron and Prefontaine’s running career, Eugene has a rich history of prominent runners and [read more...]

Races on our Radar #49

December 5, 2017 // 0 Comments

Here’s what Run Oregon has been keeping an eye on this week. Remember, if you know a really cool small race, an important registration deadline, or other fun running news, please send it our way so we can share it with our readers! This [read more...]

Races on our Radar #31

July 31, 2017 // 0 Comments

Here’s what Run Oregon has been keeping an eye on this week. Remember, if you know a really cool small race, an important registration deadline, or other fun running news, please send it our way so we can share it with our readers! Reminder: [read more...]

Race Recap: 2017 Eugene Marathon

May 14, 2017 // 1 Comment

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 service, but Eugene is not one to sneeze at. Considering that Eugene has been home to many of the greatest [read more...]

How to make the most of your Eugene Marathon weekend

April 23, 2017 // 0 Comments

I can’t believe we are a few short weeks from the Eugene Marathon weekend. It feels just like yesterday that I notched my second marathon at the 2016 event – and yet here it is again! Obviously race day is awesome, but there is a real [read more...]

Running the 2017 Eugene Marathon? Download the App!

April 4, 2017 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

There is lots going on at the 2017 Eugene Marathon – and it’s awesome!

March 10, 2017 // 0 Comments

I can’t believe we are under two months from the 11th annual Eugene Marathon. This has become a staple in Oregon’s repertoire of fantastic races and one that I truly believe everyone should run at least once. I participated in the [read more...]

2017 Races on our Radar #10

March 7, 2017 // 0 Comments

If you like races that are for really good causes, run the Sage Bounds Medical Fund Run on Saturday, March 18 in Eugene. Sage is a beautiful baby girl who was born with a rare genetic disorder called Ataxia-Telangiectasia. Registration is $25 ahead [read more...]

2016 in Review: Run Oregon’s most memorable races – Part 1

December 29, 2016 // 0 Comments

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 wasn’t that I couldn’t handle it, it was just that I didn’t feel like putting in the training [read more...]

2016 in Review: Run Oregon’s year of running – Part 1

December 27, 2016 // 0 Comments

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 month. Things were progressing so well in fact, that I decided that May’s Eugene Marathon was [read more...]

Races on our Radar #4

December 13, 2016 // 0 Comments

Registration is now open for Run With Paula’s Bridge of the Goddess Half Marathon and 10k, scheduled for Saturday, September 17 in the Columbia River Gorge. This “mainly-women’s” race (guys can run it as well to lend support [read more...]

Fast Guy Problems: Not all who wander are lost

October 16, 2016 // 3 Comments

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 to ensure that I am continuously striving to better my capabilities. Up until this past year, I have [read more...]

Race Recap: 2016 Eugene Marathon

May 10, 2016 // 3 Comments

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, where I am critical about things that didn’t live up to expectations without expressing some [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...]

Thank You’s from the Eugene Marathon!

March 25, 2016 // 0 Comments

This recap was submitted by Run Oregon reader and RD of the Eugene Marathon. Feel free to Submit a Guest Post in the “Contact Us” tab if you are wanting to write a preview or recap your running experiences as well! This year marks the 10th [read more...]