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).…
Saturday, May 9 was perfect running weather in Track Town USA (Eugene, Oregon). The Eugene Marathon series of events, which included the 5k and Kids Duck Dash on Saturday, in addition to the marathon and half-marathon on Sunday, is a wonderful celebration of running in the Eugene community. I was onsite at Hayward Field to participate in the 5k, and capture some footage of the Kids Duck Dash. The kids race started at 8 a.m. The pint-sized…
