2024 Eugene Marathon Event Guide

EUGENE MARATHON EVENT GUIDE

APRIL 2628, 2024

RUNNING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF LEGENDS

WELCOME

Welcome to the 2024 Eugene Marathon!

I’m thrilled to welcome each and every one of you to this special weekend in our community. Whether you’re a first-time runner, racing for the win, or anywhere in between, your presence and your commitment to run the 2024 Eugene Marathon adds to the legacy of this community. This is Track Town USA and we’re proud to be part of it!

To those who are visiting our community, we’re honored that you’ve chosen to be here and we take the opportunity to host you seriously. You’ll see businesses welcoming you through our Show Your Bib program, you’ll see the scope of events in Track Town USA this year literally hanging around town on pole banners, and you’ll see countless people out enjoying the parks, rivers, trails, restaurants, wineries, and breweries this beautiful region has to offer.

To those who live here in Track Town, thank you for your continued support. When you participate in the Eugene Marathon weekend, and when you cheer from the stands for athletes at the Prefontaine Classic, the NCAA Track & Field Championships, and the US Olympic Team Trials, you solidify our reputation as the greatest running community around.

This year marks a milestone as we welcome more runners to the Eugene Marathon weekend than ever before! But as we celebrate the growth of this event and what that means for our entire community, let’s not forget that each individual journey is remarkable on its own. Every person who crosses the finish line on the track at Hayward Field will experience the feeling of achievement that so many who’ve crossed that iconic line before have felt. More than 12,000 people will have that same experience this year – from the Marathon to the Half Marathon, Eugene 5K and Kid’s Duck Dash presented by OCCU – which is a testament to the fact that the spirit of Track Town is alive and as strong as ever.

Enjoy the weekend and we’ll see you at the finish line!

Ian Dobson Eugene Marathon Race Director

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WEEKEND SCHEDULE

FRIDAY

GRADUATE EUGENE & 5TH STREET MARKET ALLEY

1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Health & Wellness Expo

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

PR Project Living Room Show

SATURDAY

HAYWARD FIELD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

7:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Packet Pick-up for 5K & Duck Dash on Finisher Field

8:00 a.m.

EUGENE 5K

PRESENTED BY OCCU

8:30 a.m.

5K Awards Ceremony (in stadium)

8:45 a.m.

Post-race Yoga on Finisher Field

9:30 a.m.

KIDS DUCK DASH

PRESENTED BY OCCU

8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Finish Festival

Featuring Krusteaz Pancake

Breakfast

10:30 a.m.

Strides for Social Justice Shakeout

Run/Walk - leaving from the PeaceHealth tent on Finisher Field

GRADUATE EUGENE & 5TH STREET MARKET ALLEY

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Health & Wellness Expo

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Ali On The Run live show with author

Emily Halnon on the Expo Stage

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Emily Halnon book signing: To The Gorge

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

PR Project Living Room Show

SUNDAY

HAYWARD FIELD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

5:30 a.m. – 6:40 a.m.

Pre-Race Shuttles to Start

7:00 a.m.

MARATHON

7:00 a.m.

HALF MARATHON

8:45 a.m.

Half Marathon Awards Ceremony (in stadium)

10:00 a.m.

Marathon Awards Ceremony (in stadium)

8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Finish Festival

Featuring Krusteaz Pancake

Breakfast & Hop Valley Beer

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Post-Race Shuttles

HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO

Graduate Eugene & 5th Street Market Alley

66 E 6th Ave, Eugene, OR

PPACKET PICK-UP LOCATION

EXPO HOURS

Friday, April 26 - 1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 27 - 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

articipants, friends and family, as well as the Eugene community, can all enjoy the festive atmosphere at the Expo! Shop cool vendors, collect freebies, enjoy beverage samples, grab official Eugene Marathon merchandise and get excited to race!

The Expo is your primary opportunity to pick up your race packet – this includes your bib number (required on race day) and Nike race shirt.

Click here for more detailed information about the Expo

Friday at Graduate Eugene

Pick-up for ALL race distances

1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Saturday on Finisher Field west of Hayward Field

Pick-up for Kids Duck Dash & Eugene 5K presented by OCCU

7:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Saturday at Graduate Eugene

Pick-up for Marathon & Half Marathon

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Sunday on Finisher Field west of Hayward Field*

Pre-paid Race Day Packet Pick-up for Marathon & Half Marathon

*Only available for participants who have pre-arranged and paid for this service. 5:30 a.m. – 6:15 a.m.

HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO

PACE TEAM

Representatives from the On Pace Eugene Marathon Pace Team will be present during Expo hours. Bring your questions and talk all things racing, strategy and pacing!

EUGENE MARATHON MERCH

Make sure to check out this year’s selection of merchandise, available for the first time at the Health and Wellness Expo! From popular Nike items to Eugene Marathon tumblers, magnets and toddler tees, you’re guaranteed to find something special to remember the race.

VENDORS

Browse merchandise and enjoy special offers and samples from vendors such as: Krusteaz, RunHub, Hop Valley, Battle Creek Cellars, Bull Run Distilling, Oregon Track Club, TrackTown USA, Will Leather Goods and more.

5TH STREET MARKET ALLEY

Once you’ve picked up your bib and explored everything at the Graduate, make your way to the 5th Street Public Market, just one block away, and enjoy amazing discounts at participating stores and more vendors and charities located in the 5th Street Alley with information on their programs.

PARKING

Friday: Parking is available at the Parcade and Hult Center parking garages, rates are low (the first hour is free at the Parcade). Metered parking is also available on the street and in a public lot across Oak St from the Graduate.

Saturday: All city garages and street parking are free on the weekends.

MARATHON WEEKEND SPECIAL EVENTS

PR PROJECT LIVING ROOM SHOW

Friday, April 26, 4:00–6:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 27, 4:00–6:00 p.m.

You will have two opportunities on race weekend to catch the PR Project crew - a group of three Detroit runners: Tommie Runz, Aaron Barnett and Gary Koutsoubos - as they interview Eugene Marathon runners, coaches and others involved with this year's race at their pop-up living room booth in the Expo lobby.

ALI ON THE RUN LIVE SHOW WITH EMILY HALNON

Saturday, April 27, 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Celebrate the return of Ali On The Run to Eugene with a very special live show on the Expo Stage presented by Eugene, Cascades & Coast. During the show, Ali Feller will interview her longtime friend and Eugene trail runner Emily Halnon, who will be releasing her inaugural book: To The Gorge at this year's Expo. Show up early to get a seat (no tickets needed) and stay after to get a signed copy of Emily’s book.

EMILY HALNON BOOK SIGNING

Saturday, April 27, 1:00–2:00 p.m.

Purchase Emily's book To The Gorge: Running, Grief, Resilience and 460 Miles on the Pacific Crest Trail at the Run Hub booth anytime on Friday or Saturday during the Expo. Get your copy signed and have the opportunity to meet Emily and Ali by the Expo Stage after the live show.

EXPLORE

SHOW YOUR BIB OR VOLUNTEER T-SHIRT

MORE VENDORS, DISCOUNTS & CHARITIES AT 5TH STREET PUBLIC MARKET

Head over to 5th Street Public Market for special discounts and offers just for Eugene Marathon participants and volunteers.

On Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27 show your race bib or volunteer t-shirt at the following stores:

• Art With Alejandro - 25% off painting party tickets

• Bugs Baby Boutique - 10% off your purchase

• Cornucopia - 10% off your purchase

• Eugene Yoga - $15 Classes, Friday 4/28 to Sunday 4/30

• Gilt & Gossamer Clothing Boutique - 10% off your purchase

SHOW YOUR BIB (CONT.)

• GG Shoes - 10% off your purchase

• Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - 20% off your purchase

• Heritage Distilling - $2 off cocktails/flights and 20% off all nonliquor retail items

• Made In Oregon - Free reusable Made In Oregon shopping bag with purchase

• Marley's Monsters - Free UNpaper® Towel

• Mecca - 10% off your purchase

• Mountain Rose Aroma Bar - 15% off your purchase

• NEWTW!ST - 10% off your purchase

• Pendleton Woolen Mills - 10% off your purchase

• Title Nine - 9% off your purchase

• Threadbare Print Lab - Free TrackTown USA cotton tote bag souvenir for the first 25 participants

• Will Leather Goods - 10% off your purchase

Click here for more information

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GET READY TO START

Head to the Start line on 15th Ave. and locate your Corral. Find the sign that corresponds with your age group: Fire Quackers (ages 10+); Quackers (ages 7-9); Waddlers (ages 6 and under, must run with adult chaperone). Direct your child to the appropriate Corral. All children running with a parent should be in the Waddlers Corral, regardless of age. There will be a staggered start with each corral starting a few minutes apart. After the start, head to the finish line through the North gates at Hayward Field.

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CROSSING THE FINISH LINE

As participants cross the finish line, they will continue walking forward on the track to follow the path on the track toward the tunnel. They will be escorted by volunteers off of the track and through the tunnel to Finisher Field, where they will wait at one of the four color-coded towers that correspond with the color of their bib. Along the way, all participants will receive their finisher medals, water bottle and race bag. Kids who run with an adult will also exit through the tunnel onto Finisher Field.

PARENT REUNION AREA 3

Parents can watch their kids cross the finish line and receive their finisher medal on the track. As kids go through the tunnel, parents can make their way up to the concourse, then go down the staircase to Finisher Field. The staircase is located just behind Sections 120-121. Locate the specific color tower that matches your child's bib to reunify with your child. Parents will not be able to get onto the track from the stands. If you cannot locate your child, go to the information desk located on the concourse.

For any event-related questions, lost & found or if you are separated from your child, go to the Information Desk.

RACE DAY DETAILS

RACE PARKING

SATURDAY — EUGENE 5K & KIDS DUCK DASH

There is metered and 2-hour street parking around Hayward Field on Saturdays. Additionally, many UO parking lots are available and free to the public on weekends. Read signs carefully.

SUNDAY — MARATHON & HALF MARATHON

Parking around Hayward Field on Sunday will be limited and parking violators will be towed. Many UO lots are free to park on Sunday – read signs carefully. We encourage participants to park downtown and take shuttles from the Graduate Eugene. Downtown street parking and parking garages are also free on Sundays.

BIKE VALET (FREE) & RIDE SHARE

The Eugene Marathon proudly offers FREE bike valet services located at the corner of Agate & 17th Ave. Thanks to Cascadia Mobility, the bike valet will make getting to the starting line as smooth as your race.

You can also ride to the race and explore Eugene by bike share. Just download the PeaceHealth Rides app and start riding! PeaceHealth Rides bike share program connects you to over 400 bikes to help you conveniently get around Eugene on marathon weekend.

SHUTTLES

PRE-RACE SHUTTLES

Pre-race shuttles are for Marathon and Half Marathon participants wearing bibs only. THIS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED and random bag checks will be conducted. Shuttles to the start run every 10 minutes from the following locations between 5:30 a.m. – 6:40 a.m.

• Graduate Eugene (66 E 6th Ave, Eugene, OR) - Shuttles load on the 7th Ave. side of the hotel. Downtown street parking and City of Eugene parking garages with hundreds of parking spots are FREE on Sunday.

• Hutton St. and Kruse Way (Springfield, OR) - Participants staying in any of the surrounding eight hotels or being dropped off may access this shuttle location. Parking is not available at this shuttle stop.

• Valley River Inn (1000 Valley River Way, Eugene, OR)

• Start/Finish - Shuttle drop-off and post race pick-up is located near 18th and Emerald, south of Hayward Field.

POST-RACE SHUTTLES

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. - Participants and spectators may ride the post-race shuttles after finishing the race. Shuttles run every 15 minutes and stop at all shuttle locations above.

UO Lot (Pay to Park) VIP Parking (permit required)

FINISH FESTIVAL VENDORS

KRUSTEAZ PANCAKES: HOT OFF THE GRIDDLE!

Warm stacks of Krusteaz pancakes with all the fixin’s all morning long. Race participants get free pancakes on race day. Friends, family and fans can purchase for a minimum $3 donation to CASA of Lane County on Saturday and Special Olympics Oregon on Sunday.

HOP VALLEY CELEBRATION BEER (Sunday only)

Celebrate your run on Sunday with a complimentary beer for all runners (21+) from Hop Valley Brewing and enjoy the party inside Hayward Field featuring a live DJ on the Hop Valley stage.

PEACEHEALTH

Need more cowbell? Come by the PeaceHealth booth for an official (and free) Eugene Marathon cowbell. Then sign and take a photo in front of their custom photo backdrop to show everyone that you found your finish. Grab some other PeaceHealth swag and also enter to win free entry to the Appletree Marathon and the Bellingham Bay Marathon.

HOUSE WINE (Sunday only)

Toast to your incredible feat in the marathon or half marathon on Sunday with samples from House Wine Brut Bubbles

ATHLETIC BREWING

Athletic Brewing is pioneering a non-alcoholic craft beer revolution. Try a sample at the Finish Festival.

FRANZ: GRILLED CHEESE (Sunday only)

Sample a delicious grilled cheese sandwich from Franz Bakery! There are different bread options including gluten-free.

PALACE BAKERY

Start your day right or indulge in an afternoon treat at Palace Bakery, where every bite of freshly baked pastry and sip of aromatic coffee combine to create a delightful experience!

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FINISH FESTIVAL VENDORS (CONTINUED)

BIGFOOT

After your race, replenish your energy with a refreshing beverage provided by Bigfoot!

KONA ICE (Saturday only)

Escape to the tropics with Kona Ice and pick your own flavor for a refreshing shave ice experience! Indulge in a variety of flavors that transport you to sunny beaches and tropical paradise.

TRACKTOWN USA KIDS CLUB (Saturday only)

If you're already a member, make sure to stop by the Kids Club tent located on the SE concourse at Hayward Field with your passport and membership card to receive an exclusive event stamp. If you're not yet a member, come by to learn about the free membership available to kids 8th grade and under.

PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES!

Capture a photo with either the 26.2 or 13.1 overlooking the final straightaway at Hayward Field (under the jumbotron).

Participants will also receive FREE professional photos delivered to their inbox after the race.

EUGENE MARATHON/TRACKTOWN MERCHANDISE

(Sunday only)

Stop by the finish festival and browse the latest merchandise from TrackTown USA and Eugene Marathon, including Nike apparel items with custom designs to commemorate your Hayward Field experience.

POINTS OF INTEREST PEACEHEALTH RIDES

HAYWARD FIELD

Watch runners start on Agate Streetjust outside the stadium, then go inside to watch them finish on the track and experience one of the most iconic stadiums in track & field.

MAIN STREET - SPRINGFIELD

The world’s best marathoners traversed this same stretch of Main Street during the Oregon22 World Championships. Enjoy hot coffee and homemade pastries from a number of local cafes and don’t forget to snap a photo in front of one of "The Simpsons” murals.

SOUTH AMAZON

Stop for a delicious breakfast at Hideaway Bakery or Provisions South while watching participants run by between miles 2 and 7.

Eugene's bike-share system, PeaceHealth Rides, o ers a healthy, convenient, and fun way to explore during marathon weekend!

Just click here to download the PeaceHealth Rides app, sign-up, and use the "scan to unlock" feature to unlock a bike at any bike hub near you. For more information, visit PeaceHealthRides.com

NOSTALGIC EATS With a Twist at Trophy Room

Enjoy a taste of the glory days at Trophy Room, our easy-going bar and restaurant. Whether you’re searching for a quick bite or post-run feast, we’ve got you covered.

Open daily for lunch, dinner and drinks.

66 E 6th Ave graduatehotels.com/eugene @graduatehotels

RUN

Each year, runners from all 50 states and multiple countries come to Track Town USA to participate in the annual Eugene Marathon. This year, for the first time ever, the marathon, half marathon and 5K races are SOLD OUT!

CHEER

Over 12,000 runners are expected on race weekend. Let’s show them what makes Eugene special! Check out our spectators webpage for the best cheering locations and instructions on how to watch people finish inside Hayward Field.

VOLUNTEER

Participate in the fun without the run! Volunteers help keep the Eugene Marathon safe and exciting. From assisting at the Health and Wellness Expo to serving as a course marshal, our volunteers are a crucial aspect of a successful race weekend. We sign volunteers up all the way to race day, so it’s not too late!

Interested in being a course marshal? In addition to other volunteer perks, course marshals receive a free Eugene Marathon beanie! Keep your head warm while keeping runners on track!

Visit eugenemarathon.com/volunteer to sign up!

RUNNING THROUGH YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACTS

• South University Neighborhood will be impacted from 6:00–10:00 a.m. with closures including Agate, 24th, Harris, 19th, 20th, 23rd, University and Hilyard.

• Fairmount Neighborhood will be impacted from 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. with closures on Agate.

• Amazon Neighborhood will be impacted from 6:00–9:00 a.m. with closures including Hilyard and partial closures on Amazon Pkwy.

• Southeast Neighborhood will be impacted from 6:00–9:00 a.m. with partial closures on East and West Amazon.

• Friendly Area Neighborhood will be impacted from 6:00–9:30 a.m. with partial closures on Amazon Pkwy.

• River Road Neighborhood will be impacted from 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. with a partial closure on Copping.

PRIMARY ROAD CLOSURES

EUGENE

• Franklin Blvd at Agate St - Closed 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

• Agate St south of 19th - Closed 6:00–8:00 a.m.

• Agate St north of 19th - Closed 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

• 24th Ave from Agate to Hilyard - Closed 6:00–8:00 a.m.

• Hilyard from 20th to 30th - Closed 6:00–8:00 a.m.

• Hilyard from 30th to 33rd - Southbound lane closed 6:00–9:30 a.m.

• East Amazon - Southbound lane closed 6:00–9:00 a.m.

• West Amazon - Northbound lane closed 6:30–9:30 a.m.

• Amazon Pkwy - Northbound lane closed 6:30–10:00 a.m.

• 19th from Amazon to Agate - Closed 6:30–10:00 a.m.

SPRINGFIELD

• Franklin through Glenwood - Single westbound lane closed 7:00–10:30 a.m.

• Main St from Glenwood to 8th - Closed 7:30–10:30 a.m.

• A St from 8th to Mill - Closed 7:30–10:30 a.m.

• Mill from A St to D St - Southbound lane closed 7:30–10:30 a.m.

• D St from Mill to Walnut - Eastbound lane closed 7:30–11:00 a.m. Click

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A PLACE IN HISTORY

2024 Medals will once again connect finishers to Hayward Field & Legends of the past

For the fourth consecutive year, the Eugene Marathon is excited to announce that all marathon and half marathon finishers will receive a medal containing a piece of salvaged wood from the timbers that once held up Historic Hayward Field’s East Grandstand, which stood for nearly 100 years and witnessed countless record-setting and legendary athletic achievements.

Just like in 2023, Eugene Marathon partnered locally with Springfield High School’s woodshop to mill down, laser cut and engrave each of the thousands of wood pieces that will be used in this year’s medals.

With the reclaimed wood piece serving as the cornerstone, the 2024 medals tell a story that applauds each finisher’s accomplishment in the present, while connecting them to the legends of the past. The salvaged wood represents history in the physical sense — as a piece of the Historic Hayward Field stadium — and also in a figurative sense: to honor the legendary performances that have taken place on that iconic track.

The Eugene Marathon logo, placed between the medal and the wood, connects each runner’s journey to Hayward Field and to the finish line. And the word “LEGENDS” is engraved into the wood with the letters outlined to signify that each finishers’ legendary tale is both unique and shared. Everyone who crosses the finish line on April 28, 2024 will be a legend in their own way.

On the left side of each medal, the words “Running in the Footsteps of…” rise up from the background to the level of “LEGENDS,” to recognize each finisher’s journey to the finish line and the hard work, the commitment and the perseverance it took to get there.

A few smaller details include the marathon or half marathon course route outlined on the back of the medal. And finally the ribbon holder, which, if you look at it from the side is a nod to the silhouette of Historic Hayward Field’s east grandstand.

The remaining 2024 finisher medals – including the Eugene 5K and Kid’s Duck Dash presented by OCCU and the Krusteaz DoubleStack Challenge – keep with the same theme of focusing on the journey to the finish line and “Running in the Footsteps of Legends.”

POST RACE YOGA

Join Chelsea Duke from Glow Yoga for a free post-5K yoga session on Finisher Field.

Saturday, April 27 at 8:45 am

June 21–30, 2024

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