Eugene race

Race Preview: 2019 Save the Bee 5k (Veneta)

March 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

Richardson Park on Fern Ridge Lake near Eugene is the site for the 5th annual Save The Bee 5k. This fundraising event draws attention to our honeybees and their recent struggles, and all proceeds of the race go to support Glory Bee’s [read more...]

Small Race Preview: Strides for Education Eugene 4J 6K and Salmon Creek Run (Powers, OR)

March 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

The AVID Strides for Education Eugene 4J 6K takes place on Sunday, April 7 at 2pm at the School District office, and it raises funds for continuing support of the AVID system and strategies in Eugene’s classrooms. The course of the 6k race is [read more...]

Small Race Previews: 2019 Run with the Cops 5k (Springfield) & Tri Trail Challenge (Eugene)

March 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

The inaugural 2019 Run with the Cops 5k is coming up in Springfield, OR on March 31st. This Eclectic Edge Racing event is an Oregon Law Enforcement Torch Run and it will raise funds for the Eugene/Springfield Special Olympics. It’s a great cause [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 McKenzie River Half and Bring in Spring 5K (Springfield)

February 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

Level 32 Racing is once again hosting the scenic and fast McKenzie River Half and, new for this year, is also hosting the 4th annual Bring in Spring 5K on the same day! This year the events will run on Sunday, March 24th, with the 5K as a road/trail [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Suddenly Sleepy Sleepwalk 5k (Eugene)

February 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Suddenly Sleepy Sleepwalk 5K is a fun event to raise awareness and funds for those affected by Narcolepsy. Don your pajamas, kid friendly cosplay, or race attire and run or walk this 5K around Alton Baker Park in Eugene. Narcolepsy is a medical [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Couples Classic 5k (Eugene)

January 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

Couples that run together, Valentines Day is approaching! If your significant other doesn’t run, this is a good day to give it a try! Saturday February 9th 2019 brings us the 42nd Michael DeRobertis Memorial Couples Classic 5000 meter Run and [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...]

Race Preview: 2018 Jingle Bells Run (Eugene)

November 21, 2018 // 0 Comments

Eclectic Edge Racing is bringing on the holiday cheer on December 22nd for the 2018 Jingle Bells Run 5k/15k in Eugene. If you’re a runner who’s also a mom like me, family-friendly holiday races are a really fun way to get in the spirit. This [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...]

Race Preview: 2018 EWEB Run To Stay Warm 5k/10k/Half Marathon (Eugene)

October 18, 2018 // 0 Comments

Maybe you’re thinking that you’d like to get a race in before all the family and holiday plans get too hectic. The 2018 EWEB’s Run to Stay Warm features a Half Marathon, a 10k, a 5k, and a Kid’s 400 Meter Dash and it’s on the Sunday before [read more...]

Turkey Trot Preview: 2018 Turkey Trot Eugene

October 17, 2018 // 0 Comments

Thanksgiving is blaring in like a locomotive. I really can’t believe we went from July to October in the snap of some fingers. Craziness. Anyways, the positive side of that jump from summer to Thanksgiving season means [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Run with the Duck 5K (Eugene)

October 5, 2018 // 0 Comments

Hosted by Eclectic Edge Racing, the 2018 Run with the Duck 5K will be held on Sunday, November 4th at Riverfront Park in Eugene. The event is free to University of Oregon students, faculty, staff, and alumni, and $15 for community members. The [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Oregon Women’s Half Marathon & 5K (Eugene)

September 9, 2018 // 0 Comments

CELEBRATING & EMPOWERING WOMEN YES, MEN CAN PARTICIPATE, TOO! The race leadership from Pink Buffalo Racing are skilled at putting on an event that is more than just a race, it is a weekend adventure. And the Oregon’s Women’s Half Marathon [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Willamette Family 5k Run for a Cause (Eugene)

August 25, 2018 // 0 Comments

Walk for a reason or run for a cause! Come to Maurie Jacobs Park in Eugene OR (301 North Adams Street Eugene 97404) for this family friendly 5k and fundraiser on September 23rd. There will be activities for the whole family including temporary [read more...]

Race preview: 2018 Growl to Garden Road Mile (Eugene)

July 28, 2018 // 0 Comments

Road miles fill a unique niche when it comes to races. Running is a sport dominated in recent years by half and full marathons, trail running, relays, and adventure races like the Warrior Dash, with the occasional 10k and 5k mixed in. Races shorter [read more...]

(Barrels &) Kegs & Legs Winery of the Week: Silvan Ridge Winery (Also check out the Silvan Ridge Twilight 5k on August 18th!)

July 15, 2018 // 0 Comments

Imagine this. It’s a warm, clear summer Saturday evening. You are feeling tired after a long work week, but you decide to get a short run in as the skies start dimming a little bit. You don’t need a long run, just a short 3-ish miler to stay [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Aquafina Butte to Butte (Eugene)

June 15, 2018 // 0 Comments

Come out to Eugene for the 4th of July this year to run the 2018 Aquafina OTC Butte to Butte. There will be a 5k and a 10k run, as well as the 4.5 Mile Mayor’s Walk. This race is USATF Sanctioned and Certified. Since this is a point to point race, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Summer Half Classic (Coburg)

June 14, 2018 // 0 Comments

The small town of Coburg, located just seven miles north of Eugene, hosts the annual Summer Half Classic race on Saturday, July 14th at 8am. This half marathon attracts over 100 participants each year. The race starts and ends in Coburg’s [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Oregon Women’s Half Marathon & 5k (Eugene)

May 8, 2018 // 0 Comments

Have you heard that the Portland Marathon got canceled this year? If you’re a runner, this is probably not the first time you’ve heard this, but maybe you’re looking to do another race in October. Look no further than the 2018 Oregon Women’s [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Miles on Memorial – 5K, 10K, 15K, and 15K relay (Eugene)

April 28, 2018 // 0 Comments

Are you looking for a race to do on Memorial Day? You might consider Miles on Memorial in Alton Baker Park in Eugene, Oregon. The 5K runs all through the park and along the Willamette River. The 10K is a double loop of the same 5K and the 15k [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Ridgeline Ramble 10k/20k Trail Run & Relay (Eugene)

April 23, 2018 // 1 Comment

Ready for adventure? The 10th annual Ridgeline Ramble 20k/10k Trail Run is a great way to spend Memorial Weekend. This Level 32 Racing event on May 26th will cover the entire Ridgeline Trail in South Eugene and it’s going to be fun!! You [read more...]

13.1 miles, 3 wineries, 1 race: A Run Oregon preview of the 2018 Grapes of Half (Eugene)

April 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

Wine Country in Oregon has become something to behold. People come from near and far to explore the gorgeous wineries and drink the delectable wines that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. And lucky for those of us who run, we get the opportunity [read more...]

Small Eugene Race Previews: 2018 Tri Trail Challenge 1.5k/3k/5k & Bridgeway Run For Autism 5k/8k

March 25, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you want to do a race that’s really got something for everyone, consider dropping in on the 2018 Tri Trail Challenge hosted by Eclectic Edge Racing in Eugene on Saturday April 21st. You can do the 8k Climb & Descent, the 1.5k Time [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Save the Bee 5k (Veneta)

March 10, 2018 // 0 Comments

The 4th annual Save the Bee 5k is run at Richardson Park near the small town of Veneta just west of Eugene on Saturday, April 14th at 10am. The course starts in the day use area of Richardson Park, runs along the lake shore, past the marina, loops [read more...]

Small Race Previews: 2018 Run for Rovers 5K and and 4J6K Strides for Education (Eugene)

March 6, 2018 // 0 Comments

As we kick off spring race season, more and more races around the state are popping up on Run Oregon’s radar. We LOVE big races, but small races (especially ones that support local causes) are ones we hold dear because there is an added sense [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Easter Egg Stash Dash (Eugene)

February 28, 2018 // 0 Comments

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 – [read more...]