In the last two years, I’ve gotten into running 50ks and there’s one I keep hearing about from all the ultra runners. The 2019 McKenizie River Trail Run is now on my bucket list, and I plan to get in as soon as I’m ready for more. If you’ve heard of this 50k race, the oldest Ultramarathon in Oregon, you know that by now, it’s too late to get in for 2019. However, it’s a…
If you’re looking to get a solid race in on Memorial Day, look no further than Eclectic Edge Racing’s Miles on Memorial. Taking place at Alton Baker Park on May 27, 2019, the chip timed event will feature a 5k, 10k, 15k, and 3-person 15k relay. Race start time will be 7am. Course Info The 10k will consist of 2 loops of the 5k. The 15k will consist of 3 loops of the 5k. The…
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…
The Eugene Marathon is just around the corner, and this historic race will have thousands people lining up to run the full marathon, half marathon, 5k or kids Duck Dash. The course is certified to ensure all runners are completing the same distance, but when it comes to motivation, each runner has a path that is all their own. I recently sat down with my friend Nichole Castaneda to discuss our differing approaches to the…
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 “Save the Bee” campaign. The race starts and ends in the parking lot of the day use area of Richardson Park on the north end of Fern Ridge Lake. Participants will run and…
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…
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 a single loop on bike paths along the river, heading east first and crossing to the north bank over the DeFazio Footbridge, then heading west again and crossing the Greenway Bike Bridge…
Few cities have as rich a history with running as Eugene. Between Nike and Steve Prefontaine, any race held in Track Town USA should be nothing less than historic. As such, the 13th annual Eugene Marathon and Half Marathon offer participants an opportunity to reach their goals and “run in the footsteps of legends.” Both the full and half marathon have a flat and fast course, making it a popular option for runners hoping to…
While many Oregonians may associate the Truffle Shuffle with Chunk’s signature dance in The Goonies, Eclectic Edge Racing has a much sweeter interpretation. The 37th annual Truffle Shuffle benefits families of veterans through St. Vincent de Paul and Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF), and participants have the option to run or walk 4 miles, 2 miles, or a 700m fun run for children. All finishers are rewarded with chocolate truffle. Additional awards will be…
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 race not only has a 5k and 15k option, but there is a Kids Rudolph Run and a visit from Santa for the little ones. The race will be held at…
