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).…
http://www.rltrelays.com/images/cwr/cwr_logos/CWR_logo_RGB.gif After I moved to Portland, I spent years not having an alliance to the University of Oregon or Oregon State University. I went to college in another state, at a much smaller university that had a football team (I think). Since I was not a duck or a beaver, a friend told me I was a platypus. (Thanks Todd!) For those who are more passionately connected to one of these universities, or a running…
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…
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…
There is a long standing battle to be the best between Oregon State University and the University of Oregon and every year this battle is played out on the football field in what is known as the “Civil War”. This is the game where Ducks and Beavers get to see who comes out as the champion and who has bragging rights for the next year. But there is another Civil War going on around the…
RAM Run Eugene Support a small local run in Eugene on October 21nd with the RAM Run Eugene. The RAM Run is a run that supports NextStep Recycling which refurbishes used computers to be donated to the local community and families in need. The race offers a 5K, 10K and 1K kids race option. The 5K course follows through the park and down the street, crossing the river and following along the Willamette for the…
This isn’t a race and it’s not really a group run, either. It’s something totally unique and it makes me want to trek down to Eugene to participate! On the 1st Saturday of the month (next one is Aug 5th), the University of Oregon will host a ‘Run with a Researcher’ run & walk. There is no fee and no sign-up required – just show up in some workout clothes and good shoes and enjoy…
If you’re disappointed after the election and love to run, check out the Pantsuit Pursuit 5K. This event is a way to show solidarity through running in Eugene on Saturday, January 21st at the University of Oregon. Running the day after the inauguration, this run invites the community to come out and raise money for women, ladies of color, immigrants and the environment. All of the proceeds go directly to causes approved by race organizers and…
The 2016 Duck Centennial 5k run takes place at University of Oregon in Eugene on Saturday, April 23rd. This run is hosted by the U of O Military Science Department and celebrates 100 years of the national ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) program at the university. All proceeds go to the ROTC Endowment Fund, which will help improve the program.
The Civil War may now be over, but following its long-standing tradition, the Oregon Civil War Relay will be run on December 7th, 2014. Registration is currently closed, but keep this information handy for next year.
