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Interview with Flap Jack

RunOregon
Check out the latest interview with the the Krusteaz Flap Jack as he prepares for his 2nd Eugene 5K on Saturday, May 2nd!  Read More

A Day at EM Headquarters

RunOregon
We are just over two weeks away from the 2009 Eugene Marathon, and things are getting pretty busy at the Eugene Marathon headquarters. Race director Andy Downin took a break for a quick interview with RunOregon.  Read More
 

Recognized for Green Efforts

Runner's World - November 2008
In only our second year, we've been recognized by Runner's World as one of the Top 10 Greenest Races.  Thank you to all of our volunteers and sponsors - especially Waste Free Oregon - who helped us divert loads of waste and take big strides to keeping our city green.  Click here to read more about our efforts.

The Greening of the Running Industry

Florida Running & Triathlon - November 2008
The Eugene Marathon has also generated considerable media attention by adopting green policies. Special initiatives for the May 4, 2008 event include partnering with the Eugene Water and Electric Board and the local Hilton to use sustainable power during the 3 days of the event, using a Solar Sun Rover as power at the finish, organizing special recycling volunteers and encouraging all runners to participate in their green mission.  Read more...

Named a Top 10 Best New Marathon

Runner's World - January 2008
Runner's World tracked down the 10 best up-and-coming marathons and said about Eugene, "Baseball fans have Cooperstown, NASCAR fans have Daytona, and di-hard runners have Eugene."  Read More...

Krusteaz Flap Jack Runs the 5K

In his first official run since he was just a mini pancake, the Krusteaz Flap Jack finished 5th in the 2008 Eugene Marathon 5K. Click Here to read his interview after the race with OregonLive.com.  He'll be running again in the 2009 5K.  Check out his blog - Life as the Flat Man - to follow his training. 

Eugene Marathon Press Releases

October 10, 2008 - Eugene voted a Top 10 Greenest Race (PDF)

October 3, 2008 - Clif Bar Pace Team at 2009 Eugene Marathon (PDF)

April 19, 2008 - Eugene Marathon Announces 26 Legends of Eugene

National Recognition for Eugene Marathon

February, 2008
The revived Eugene Marathon finds itself in the upper echelon of National running events. Race Director, Richard Maher, says 2008 early registrations are up over 30% from this time last year. NEWS VIDEO