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Marathon Details - Eugene Marathon

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Eugene Marathon

Eugene Marathon & Half Marathon, 5K, Kids Run

Eugene, OR USA

April 27, 2025

http://www.eugenemarathon.com

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SUMMARY: Named a 'Best of the Best Marathon' by Runner's World, runners rave about this race. The full and half marathon courses are beautiful, flat and fast - taking participants by numerous parks and miles of riverfront trails before they reach the finish line on the track inside historic Hayward Field.

The Eugene Marathon is an event that brings together runners from all over the world at one of the most significant venues in the history of athletics. Every year, participants overcome personal challenges, forge new friendships, and find inspiration on their way to the finish line. Their stories are full of unique experiences, joy from achieving goals, and pride in their accomplishments.

The marathon is renowned for its gentle hills and impeccable organization. It begins with the excitement at the start and ends at the famous Hayward Field, a place steeped in the spirit of running. The support from volunteers and spectators is impressive, with aid stations every few miles and enthusiasm throughout the course. The expo, though sometimes crowded, is filled with helpful vendors and a friendly atmosphere that sets the tone for the event.

Runners appreciate the unique finish at Hayward Field, where they can see themselves on the big screen and hear their names announced as they cross the finish line. The souvenirs, including medals embedded with pieces of the historic stadium, add a special significance to the event. The post-race atmosphere is celebratory: participants receive snacks and drinks and enjoy mingling with fellow runners.

The Eugene Marathon remains a favorite for many. Its rolling course, community support, and iconic finish make it ideal for setting personal records and creating unforgettable memories. The event is more than just a race - it is a celebration of the running community, bringing together participants from around the world to share the joy of completing a marathon. Every step of this journey is filled with love, hope, and inspiration, making the Eugene Marathon a must-run event for every serious runner.

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Name:	Ian Dobson
Address:	445 Lincoln St. Eugene, OR 97401
Phone Number:	877-345-2230
Email:	Email the organizers

Runner Reviews (159)

Course 4.6

Organization 4.5

Spectators 4.3

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M. L. from OR (5/10/2022) "Overall, a great experience" (about: 2022) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Eugene Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 5 This is a good course for a first-time marathoner, and this city loves its athletes, so they come out to cheer. Organization at the finish festival could certainly be better.
T. Y. from Ohio (5/4/2022) "Great race, fantastic finish" (about: 2022) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Eugene Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was a fantastically well organized and supported race. Volunteers were friendly, helpful, and plentiful. The course was very well marked, with roughly the first half through parts of Eugene and Springfield and the rest on bike paths along the river. Finishing in the re-built Hayward field was awesome, I can't imagine there is a nicer stadium dedicated to solely track and field anywhere. Expo wasn't huge, but appropriate for this size race. Pancake breakfast was great, thick fluffy pancakes Saturday (after 5k) and Sunday. Other post-race food was average, re-usable water bottle and bag were both nice. All in all a great race in Tracktown USA, well worth the trip if you're a 50 stater or just looking for a medium sized race in a relatively small/laid back city.
M. L. from El Paso TX (5/6/2019) "Nice course in a running town" (about: 2019) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Eugene Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is a nice course with much of it in shade along the river. The marathon starts with a run southward through town going by Hayward Field (under construction) and the the University of Oregon. There are two hills in the first half that can slow one down a bit. The weather early in the day is cool so no overheating there. About at the 13 mile mark, you turn by Autzen Stadium to run along the Willamette and with a light breeze from the north, this is the best part of the course. Cross a pedestrian bridge and head back to the stadium. A section in the sun through some meadows and then a sprint back to end on the 50 yard line of the UofO stadium. Crowds are friendly and supportive. Weather tends to be mild. Nice selection of food at the end and a jazz band. The field of runners is well above the average with many posting very fast times. Plenty of nice places in town to eat. Lovely community.
B. W. from Michigan (4/29/2019) "Great marathon in Tracktown USA" (about: 2019) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Eugene Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my 47th marathon overall and my 35th state in my 50 state quest. This marathon definitely ranks in the top 10% of the marathons I have run in. Course: First half of the course is through a variety of city and residential areas. Second half is a asphalt/concrete bike path along the river. Finish this year was at Autzen Stadium instead of the usual Hayward Field due to construction. Though they advertise the course as flat, it really is rolling with a couple short steep inclines. Logistics: I flew into Portland and drive about two hours down I-5 to Portland. Hotels were a bit pricey and rooms hard to find unless you book early. There was parking at the stadium as well as a shuttle from a few different areas. Organization: This was a well organized race with water stops (water and gatorade) roughly every 2 miles. The race director communicated via their web site, Facebook, and emails. The race director kept you well informed in the days leading up to the marathon. In addition to the marathon there is a half marathon (same day), 5K (day before), and a kids run (day before). Expo: The expo was definitely on the small size for a medium sized marathon. There were about 4 running stores there and then about 8 to 10 other booths. It was held at the Lane Center on the fairgrounds. Shirts: They were green this year. There were unisex sized and woman shirts. I heard several runners complaining the shirts were running small, but my medium seemed to be true to size. Post Race: Every finisher was handed a high quality medal, a water bottle with the race logo, and a bag with food. Personally I found the food in the bag a bit lacking; I prefer to select what I want. There was other food available for sale. I would recommend this race for a first time marathoner, a 50 Stater, someone trying to qualify for Boston, and just about any other marathoner.
J. B. from Eugene, OR (5/18/2018) "Fantastic Experience" (about: 2018) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Eugene Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Everything about this experience was fantastic. Organizers do everything with the participant in mind. Frequent hydration and gel stations strategically placed. Flat, fast, scenic and stimulating course. Nice finish festival. Cool medals. Weather was even perfect this year (50 and overcast).
A. N. from Rockville, MD USA (5/10/2018) "Big Al's Comments" (about: 2018) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Eugene Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was one of my most enjoyable marathons and I highly recommend it to anyone running in Oregon, especially since there is no more Portland Marathon. The course, organization and everything were just superb. Spectators, especially from the half way point on where we started running on a path were few and far in between. Finishing in the stadum was just plain awesome. This was my 68th marathon and 47th state.
S. C. from Springfield Oregon (4/30/2018) "a GREAT! option for your Oregon marathon" (about: 2018) 50+ previous marathons \| 4-5 Eugene Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 My 5th year in a row and still loving it. Fortunately the weather forecaster was wrong: again: and we had perfect running weather. Started on time. Ran like clock-work. Great aid stations and VERY frequent the last 6 miles, which is always appreciated. New medal design every year, and I loved this year's with the outline of the state of Oregon. And the finish line is fantastic at Hayward Field. Another great job by the entire team in Track Town, USA
S. P. from Amarillo, Texas (3/22/2018) "Great race finishing on the Tracktown USA track" (about: 2016) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Eugene Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I have run seven marathons and the Eugene Marathon is, by far, my favorite. There is such a rich running focus in Eugene that you just feel like you are at the birthplace of running in America. The race is well organized and well supported. But, easily, the highlight of the race is getting to run the finishing stretch on the Tracktown USA track. The stands were full and it is the closest I will ever come to being able to feel like an elite runner.
D. G. from Michigan (5/15/2017) "Great Organization - beautiful location" (about: 2017) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Eugene Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my 30th marathon and 25th different marathon course. I trained harder than usual and managed to BQ for the first time in 7 years (I ran Boston in 2010 and 2011, and want to run it one more time). The weather was perfect, and the course profile was easy enough. My only gripe was that the bike path from miles 20-25 is made of concrete, rather than blacktop, so your legs will take a pounding there. Organization was top notch, and the expo was much better than I was lead to believe it would be. Great finish on the Hayward Field track! Plus Eugene itself is a cool town circa 1970 - do not miss the Saturday Market!
Carlos Soto from Quetzaltenango, Guatemala (5/11/2017) "Top race on a beautiful and easy course" (about: 2017) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Eugene Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Top Notch Organization!!! I PR'd by 17 minutes!!! and it really is a BQ Course. Race Course goes through residential areas for almost 13 miles and the rest on the gorgeous woods surrounding the Willamete River. There are more hills than advertised but none to hard to worry about. The bike path that runs beside the river might be a bit boring for some people, but I completely enyojed it. Weather for 2017 race was simply perfect. We started with around 4°C and by the time I finished there were 12°C. I PR'd by 17 minutes!!! and it really is a BQ Course. Expo was small and the post race festivities were great. Would do this race again without doubt.

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M. L. from OR (5/10/2022) "Overall, a great experience" (about: 2022) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Eugene Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 5 This is a good course for a first-time marathoner, and this city loves its athletes, so they come out to cheer. Organization at the finish festival could certainly be better.
T. Y. from Ohio (5/4/2022) "Great race, fantastic finish" (about: 2022) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Eugene Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was a fantastically well organized and supported race. Volunteers were friendly, helpful, and plentiful. The course was very well marked, with roughly the first half through parts of Eugene and Springfield and the rest on bike paths along the river. Finishing in the re-built Hayward field was awesome, I can't imagine there is a nicer stadium dedicated to solely track and field anywhere. Expo wasn't huge, but appropriate for this size race. Pancake breakfast was great, thick fluffy pancakes Saturday (after 5k) and Sunday. Other post-race food was average, re-usable water bottle and bag were both nice. All in all a great race in Tracktown USA, well worth the trip if you're a 50 stater or just looking for a medium sized race in a relatively small/laid back city.
M. L. from El Paso TX (5/6/2019) "Nice course in a running town" (about: 2019) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Eugene Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is a nice course with much of it in shade along the river. The marathon starts with a run southward through town going by Hayward Field (under construction) and the the University of Oregon. There are two hills in the first half that can slow one down a bit. The weather early in the day is cool so no overheating there. About at the 13 mile mark, you turn by Autzen Stadium to run along the Willamette and with a light breeze from the north, this is the best part of the course. Cross a pedestrian bridge and head back to the stadium. A section in the sun through some meadows and then a sprint back to end on the 50 yard line of the UofO stadium. Crowds are friendly and supportive. Weather tends to be mild. Nice selection of food at the end and a jazz band. The field of runners is well above the average with many posting very fast times. Plenty of nice places in town to eat. Lovely community.
B. W. from Michigan (4/29/2019) "Great marathon in Tracktown USA" (about: 2019) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Eugene Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my 47th marathon overall and my 35th state in my 50 state quest. This marathon definitely ranks in the top 10% of the marathons I have run in. Course: First half of the course is through a variety of city and residential areas. Second half is a asphalt/concrete bike path along the river. Finish this year was at Autzen Stadium instead of the usual Hayward Field due to construction. Though they advertise the course as flat, it really is rolling with a couple short steep inclines. Logistics: I flew into Portland and drive about two hours down I-5 to Portland. Hotels were a bit pricey and rooms hard to find unless you book early. There was parking at the stadium as well as a shuttle from a few different areas. Organization: This was a well organized race with water stops (water and gatorade) roughly every 2 miles. The race director communicated via their web site, Facebook, and emails. The race director kept you well informed in the days leading up to the marathon. In addition to the marathon there is a half marathon (same day), 5K (day before), and a kids run (day before). Expo: The expo was definitely on the small size for a medium sized marathon. There were about 4 running stores there and then about 8 to 10 other booths. It was held at the Lane Center on the fairgrounds. Shirts: They were green this year. There were unisex sized and woman shirts. I heard several runners complaining the shirts were running small, but my medium seemed to be true to size. Post Race: Every finisher was handed a high quality medal, a water bottle with the race logo, and a bag with food. Personally I found the food in the bag a bit lacking; I prefer to select what I want. There was other food available for sale. I would recommend this race for a first time marathoner, a 50 Stater, someone trying to qualify for Boston, and just about any other marathoner.
J. B. from Eugene, OR (5/18/2018) "Fantastic Experience" (about: 2018) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Eugene Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Everything about this experience was fantastic. Organizers do everything with the participant in mind. Frequent hydration and gel stations strategically placed. Flat, fast, scenic and stimulating course. Nice finish festival. Cool medals. Weather was even perfect this year (50 and overcast).
A. N. from Rockville, MD USA (5/10/2018) "Big Al's Comments" (about: 2018) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Eugene Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was one of my most enjoyable marathons and I highly recommend it to anyone running in Oregon, especially since there is no more Portland Marathon. The course, organization and everything were just superb. Spectators, especially from the half way point on where we started running on a path were few and far in between. Finishing in the stadum was just plain awesome. This was my 68th marathon and 47th state.
S. C. from Springfield Oregon (4/30/2018) "a GREAT! option for your Oregon marathon" (about: 2018) 50+ previous marathons \| 4-5 Eugene Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 My 5th year in a row and still loving it. Fortunately the weather forecaster was wrong: again: and we had perfect running weather. Started on time. Ran like clock-work. Great aid stations and VERY frequent the last 6 miles, which is always appreciated. New medal design every year, and I loved this year's with the outline of the state of Oregon. And the finish line is fantastic at Hayward Field. Another great job by the entire team in Track Town, USA
S. P. from Amarillo, Texas (3/22/2018) "Great race finishing on the Tracktown USA track" (about: 2016) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Eugene Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I have run seven marathons and the Eugene Marathon is, by far, my favorite. There is such a rich running focus in Eugene that you just feel like you are at the birthplace of running in America. The race is well organized and well supported. But, easily, the highlight of the race is getting to run the finishing stretch on the Tracktown USA track. The stands were full and it is the closest I will ever come to being able to feel like an elite runner.
D. G. from Michigan (5/15/2017) "Great Organization - beautiful location" (about: 2017) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Eugene Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my 30th marathon and 25th different marathon course. I trained harder than usual and managed to BQ for the first time in 7 years (I ran Boston in 2010 and 2011, and want to run it one more time). The weather was perfect, and the course profile was easy enough. My only gripe was that the bike path from miles 20-25 is made of concrete, rather than blacktop, so your legs will take a pounding there. Organization was top notch, and the expo was much better than I was lead to believe it would be. Great finish on the Hayward Field track! Plus Eugene itself is a cool town circa 1970 - do not miss the Saturday Market!
Carlos Soto from Quetzaltenango, Guatemala (5/11/2017) "Top race on a beautiful and easy course" (about: 2017) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Eugene Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Top Notch Organization!!! I PR'd by 17 minutes!!! and it really is a BQ Course. Race Course goes through residential areas for almost 13 miles and the rest on the gorgeous woods surrounding the Willamete River. There are more hills than advertised but none to hard to worry about. The bike path that runs beside the river might be a bit boring for some people, but I completely enyojed it. Weather for 2017 race was simply perfect. We started with around 4°C and by the time I finished there were 12°C. I PR'd by 17 minutes!!! and it really is a BQ Course. Expo was small and the post race festivities were great. Would do this race again without doubt.

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