Press Release - Eugene Marathon - 2/10/11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                   Eugene Marathon OTC Preview Runs 

Eugene OR - The Oregon Track Club and Eugene Marathon are teaming up for 
the second year in a row to provide runners and walkers with a chance to 
test out the Eugene Marathon course before the May 1st event. The Preview 
Runs will take place the first Sunday of March and April at 8AM and are 
free to all participants.

"The Oregon Track Club Preview Runs were a huge hit last year for the 
runners and walkers" says Tate Kelley, Eugene Marathon Information 
Director, "we had close to 300 total runners participate last year and we 
hope everyone takes advantage of this great free opportunity again this 
year."

Eugene Marathon and OTC representatives will be on hand to coordinate the 
runs. The runs are non-competitive with no times or awards given. All runs 
will start at 8AM outside Hayward Field, on the corner of Agate and 15th. 
Water and Gatorade will be provided at the start, finish and at one aid 
station along the route.

Dates:
3/6: 9.25 or 13.1 miles, previews: Eugene streets/University neighborhood 
and Franklin, Autzen Footbridge

4/3: 13 or 15 miles, previews: Franklin Blvd and Springfield; and Alton 
Baker Park and final 10 miles of Marathon course 

For more information go to www.eugenemarathon.com.

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