Participants run in the footsteps of legends like Steve Prefontaine, Raevyn Rogers, and Ashton Eaton as they experience 26.2 magical miles of Track Town USA.
The course starts outside Hayward Field and finishes on the track inside Hayward Field.
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How does the Eugene Marathon Rank?
The Eugene Marathon was the 27th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 29th largest in 2023.
Last year 26.1% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 22.5% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.
This gives the Eugene Marathon the 28th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 37th highest percentage in 2023.
Its Course Score of 98.93 ranks it as the 215th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 6th fastest course in Oregon.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Eugene Marathon a PR Score of 98.93. This PR Score ranks it as the 163rd fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 5th fastest in Oregon.
Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.
Eugene Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 538 feet (164m) Min Elevation: 395 feet (120m)
Logistics were super easy. Arrived <30 mins before race start and had zero rush getting in place (towards front of first corral), no waiting, no lines, no problems. Peaceful start.
LM's review of 2024 Eugene Marathon.
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Course is beautiful, cheer sections are outstanding, college campus, running on bike paths near water plus finishing on Hayward Field is epic!!!!
There's nothing quite like a Hayward finish! This course is flat, fast, and the atmosphere is unbelievable. I'm going back for my 4th time this year. Highly recommend!
Everything about this marathon is simple and awesome. I could easily get dropped off by a friend at the same place shuttles ended up.. and walk a few steps to the gear check, stadium, start line etc.
Course support is great and course scenery is beautiful. Few minor things - nuun cups were filled to 1/5th of the cup.. barely got few drops in.. gels could be handed over instead of letting runners pick it from table
Race Tips
Even pacing just works.. Very short rolling hills ensures even pacing just works.. its a flat course.
Stayed at Express Inn and Suites.. they allowed us a generous 2pm late checkout so we could finish, have a shower, rest for a while.. Had microwave and refrigerator as well.. Fantastic hotel.
Kimberly's review of 2023 Eugene Marathon.
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Highlights: very well organized, ideal weather conditions, great aid stations / course support, and FINISHING ON THE TRACK AT HAYWARD FIELD!
Other positives: cool medals, race shirt is pretty good, plenty of portable toilets (and also flushable ones on the concourse of Hayward Field!), great Expo for this size of event, and the course is a really nice tour of Eugene (this is my hometown, so the course was also very familiar, but I would rate it high compared with the other Marathons I’ve run).
Downsides: no t-shirt exchange option at the Expo or post-race, and the first few miles are pretty crowded now that the event is growing, which is overall a great thing!
Race Tips
Most of the hills are in the first 9 miles of the course, so if you pace it well and save energy, that definitely will pay off in the last 2/3 of the race. Eugene is beautiful this time of year, so you will enjoy lots of greenery and blossoms! The Full course splits from the half at mile 11, and the last 15 miles of the course has less support, but enough runners to keep it interesting - and especially if you’re from out of town, it is really beautiful running!
* Half Marathon: also a great race, but I would definitely say it is more of a “rolling hills” course as it doesn’t end up feeling too flat. Also an awesome event though, and there is more fan support during the Half.
Typically really ideal weather: 2023 was overcast with a light mist off/on the first couple hours, then sun just barely starting to break out in the later miles, but still cool, at 55 F.
