Race Day Info

SHUTTLES/PARKING

Pre-Race:
Shuttles to the Start run every 10 minutes, leaving from the locations listed below. Shuttle service runs between 5:30 - 6:40 a.m. Pre-Race shuttles are available to race participants only. You must show your bib number to ride.

Post-Race:
Shuttles depart from the Finish (University & 15th St.) stopping at the same three pick-up locations. Shuttles run every 20 minutes beginning at 9:30 a.m. continuing through 3:00 p.m.

Shuttle Stop Locations:

Valley River Inn - Available to Hotel guests and participants parking at Valley River Mall (SE Corner).
Hilton Eugene (Pick-up on 7th St.) - Available to Hotel guests and participants parking downtown. City parking garages near the Hilton and street parking are FREE on Sundays.
**CLICK HERE** to view a map of city parking garages available to participants on Sunday. Also see map below.
South Eugene High School (Pick up on 19th & Patterson) - Race parking is available at both SEHS and Civic Stadium.
Start/Finish Location - University & 15th Streets

**Participants can ride any LTD bus for free on race day, just show your bib #.

BAG CHECK

Bag Check is located on 15th, across from the UO Rec Center. Bags with warm-up clothing may be checked at the starting line. Please use your "Green Goodie Bag" given to you at packet pick-up for your gear. (Your "Green Goodie Bag" is a reusable, eco-friendly bag similar to bags you can purchase at grocery stores - a great souvenir!) Tie the handles together and zip tie the tear tag from the bottom of your bib number around the handles (zip ties provided at Packet Pick-up). Volunteers will assist you with locating your bag at the same location after the race. Do not put anything of value in your bag; the Eugene Marathon is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Discarded items left at the start and bags not picked up will be donated to a local charity.

View the Start/Finish Area Map (PDF)

PACERS

This year we have partnered with the Clif Bar Pace Team. Signing up to run with one of the pace groups is easy and offered FREE to all registered marathoners. Either register online or sign-up at the Clif Bar Pace Team booth at the Eugene Marathon Expo. Pace Team Leaders will be available at the booth throughout Expo hours. You can also find more information about pacers online. Pace groups will be available for the following times: 3:10 (Michael), 3:20 (Darris), 3:30 (George), 3:40 (Scott), 3:50 (Bill), 4:00 (Jeff), 4:15 (Star), 4:30 (Kathleen), 5:00 (Lori), 5:30 (Maneesha).

CORRALS

This year, to ensure a smooth and safe start for all participants, the field will be separated into two self-seeding corrals. We ask that you enter one of the two corrals according to your estimated pace per mile. Lining up with the fastest in the front and progressively slower runners/walkers behind will minimize the amount of unnecessary passing during the first few miles and make for a safer and more enjoyable event for everyone.

Corral #1 = 10 Minutes Per Mile and faster
Corral #2 = 10 Minutes Per Mile and slower

WATER STATIONS/RESTROOMS

The marathon course has 16 water stations, staggered approximately every 2 miles. Earth2O Water and Lemon-Lime Gatorade will be served at every water station. Clif Shot Energy Gel will be available for marathon participants at mile 12 and 20. Portable restrooms are located at the start, finish and every few miles along the course.

AID STATIONS

Aid Stations are stationed approximately every 2 miles and at the finish line.

MILE MARKERS

Each mile will be clearly marked along the race course. Special thanks to our local sponsor, Gorilla Capital, for sponsoring the mile markers!

This year don't miss our special tribute down the final mile of the marathon and half marathon courses honoring our 26 Eugene Legends! As participants cruise down Agate Street toward the finish line at historic Hayward Field, they'll be reminded that they are truly 'running in the footsteps of LEGENDS.'

SPECTATOR LOCATIONS

Bring your energy and get ready to cheer for thousands of runners and walkers, from all across the country, as they speed their way along the 26.2 and 13.1 mile courses. Starting at the University of Oregon’s famous Hayward field, the courses run through 9 miles of Eugene’s streets and 5 miles of Springfield’s streets. The marathon course winds the rest of the way along the Willamette River bike path ending in the shadow of Hayward Field. Some specific spectator locations include: Alton Baker, Amazon, Maury Jacobs, Skinner Butte and Willamalane Parks. Or dine along the river/course at Valley River Inn’s Sweetwaters and Northbank’s McMinnemins restaurants. Come out and show these runners why Eugene/Springfield is considered Track Town, U.S.A.

AWARDS

Every full marathon and half marathon finisher receives a unique "finisher" medal. Additional awards will be given to overall winners, overall master winners and the top three men and women of each age group in the Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K. Age groups are as follows: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and over. Overall winners are not eligible for age group awards. All awards are decided based on participant's chip time. Winners can pick up their awards at the "Awards/Results" tent located next to the finish line. Half Marathon awards will be available beginning at 10:00 a.m., Full Marathon awards will be available beginning at 11:00 a.m.

TRACKING & RESULTS

Participants and their friends can sign-up online with our race partner, STRANDS, an online training and running network, to view live, streamed unofficial results for each split location. Sign-up at www.strands.com and use promo code: EUGENE to get started. Official results and split times will also be available at www.eugenemarathon.com on race day.

After the race Marathon and Half Marathon participants can drop-by the "Results/Awards" tent by the finish line to receive a print out of splits and finishing times. It makes for a nice souvenir!